Job Title: Business Development Manager

Job Description:

Milk is an award-winning, independent visual effects studio based in London, Bordeaux, Dublin and Barcelona with close to 300 employees. We create innovative and complex sequences for high-end episodic television and feature films specialising in CG, FX, creatures and environments

We have a friendly team, offering a collaborative and inclusive working environment; Milk has employees who have been here since we launched ten years ago because of our excellent working environment, and the fantastic work we produce. It’s a great mix of creative and technical people, and that makes it an engaging environment to both work and grow. We are ambitious and have exciting plans to grow our business.

We are looking for a Business Development Manager to join the team to help continue the company’s growth and support the CBDO across all studios

. You will be working closely with the bidding producers, the creative and finance team across multiple exciting potential projects and clients. This is a fantastic opportunity to become an integral member of one of the fastest-growing and creative VFX production studios in Europe. 

The ideal candidate will support and enable initiatives to generate and engage with business partners to build new business for the company. You will have a track record in business development within the creative industries inc VFX, animation and/or media across episodic TV, film or advertising productions or related areas

Responsibilities:

• Use desktop analysis of information and market sources to collate, filter and provide information on potential shows in development and market intelligence
• Increase awareness of the Milk brand with clients and potential clients, industry players and other influencers via social media and other innovative platforms
• Create, develop and/ or oversee the creation of systems and processes to support the business development area inc marketing and business development templates and pitch decks and supporting materials
• With oversight from CBDO, engage and oversee adhoc PR content for Milk
• Take responsibility for the company CRM and ensure that all information and data is shared and updated efficiently and support the CBDO in ensuring that actions are followed up 
• Keep the CBDO updated on progress, support the provision of reports for weekly mgmt meetings and monthly  board meetings as required 
•  Have oversight of the website and develop our social platforms and engagement 
• Help schedule and, where possible attend with the CBDO meetings with clients and potential clients and help coordinate ( and where appropriate attend)  industry events, conferences, Awards dinners etc

Requirements:

• At least 2 years experience in a similar business development role within the media, VFX/CGI or animation industries
• Excellent presentation style, written English and communication skills
• Good awareness of successful business development strategies
• A proactive ‘can do’ approach to the role, drive, self-propulsion and working on your own initiative is key as is an ambition to build a successful career 
• Impeccable attention to detail and accuracy
• Ability to build rapport with all people – good team member who is collaborative and friendly at the same time as being  outcome focussed
• Tech savvy and a deep interest in the creative industries