China-Britain Business Council (CBBC)/英中贸易协会

The China-Britain Business Council (CBBC) is the UK's leading independent source of China business information, advice, consultancy & services for UK industry.

For more information about us, please visit our website at http://www.cbbc.org.

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In conjunction with our member organisations, Scruffy Dog Creative Ltd., CBBC is currently looking to recruit a candidate for the following position, which will be based in Shanghai.

Business Development Manager - Shanghai

Scruffy Dog Creative Ltd.

Job Description:

We are an award-winning creative Design and theming company that plans, designs, manufacturers and project manage theme parks, resorts and attractions across the globe. We manage a vast project portfolio and have the pleasure of working with some of the most renowned and recognised brands and IP’s that include Merlin, Lego, Disney and ITV.

It is time to grow, so we are searching for an exceptional Business Development Manager to lead and develop the Scruffy Dog Portfolio in Asia. You must be self-motivated, proactive with a willingness to succeed.

Responsibilities:

• Identify new business opportunities for Scruffy Dog Creative Ltd;
• Seek out appropriate contacts within other organisations to grow Scruffy Dog Creative Ltd's portfolio;
• Generate leads and cold call prospective customers;
• Liaise with customers and clients either face-to-face or over the phone
• Input all client contact details, notes and files on the CRM System and develop a sales pipeline which is essential to this agreement;
• Understand the needs of the customers and be able to respond efficiently and effectively with a plan on how to meet these needs;
• Have a strong understanding of the Scruffy Dog Creative Ltd's services and be able to advise others on such services to a high standard;
• Discuss promotional strategy and activities with the marketing department;
• Liaise with the design and estimator departments as required and appropriate;
• Attend seminars, conferences and events when appropriate or where business opportunities may realistically present themselves;
• Keep up-to-date with trends and changes in the industry;
• Translate from English to Chinese (Mandarin).

Skills, Qualifications & Personal Qualities:

• Design / Architecture background preferred
• Team player that can work under pressure and meet deadlines
• Strong communication skills and creative ability
• Bachelor’s and/or Master’s Degree preferred
• Fluent English speaker
• Must come with previous experience in the industry （4-6 years working experience)

The job holder will report administratively to CBBC’s office managers in Shanghai, and functionally will report to and be supported by Scruffy Dog Creative Ltd.

Interested candidates should send a cover letter and CV in both English and Chinese through 51job Channel. Your cover letter should explain why you believe your skills and background are a good fit for the role and give an indication of your salary expectations.

The closing date for application is 6th May, 2019. We regret that only short-listed candidates will be notified. Applicants who fail to provide a cover letter will not be considered.

Telephone enquiries and personal visits will NOT be accepted.