Growth and Business Development Lead at VMG Studios

Growth and Business Development Lead Overview We're a creative production agency that partners with enterprise brands (think Microsoft, Amazon) to tell complex stories through design, video, animation, and immersive content.We're hiring a Growth and Business Development Lead to build and run a relationship-led growth engine. This person understands enterprise marketing and creative needs, brings a real network of decision-makers, and is responsible for both opening new client relationships and helping existing accounts grow.This is a strategic, hands-on role for someone who knows how to open doors, nurture trust inside complex organizations, and turn conversations into long-term partnerships.What you'll bringProven track record in business development, partnerships, or consultative sales for creative agency, production company, or similar professional services firm.An existing network (rolodex) of enterprise-level contacts of Marketing, Brand, Corp Comms and Learning & Development leadersComfort and willingness to use your personal LinkedIn profile in Sales Navigator as a primary channel for outreach, nurturing, and CRM related campaignsStrategic thinker: able to translate partner business priorities into potential project opportunitiesStrong storytelling and framing skills - you can take a complex initiative and frame how creative content solves a business problem.Experience with long sales cycles and enterprise procurement processes; you're patient, persistent, and organized.High emotional intelligence: You know when to push, when to pause, and how to be direct without being abrasive.A collaborative growth mindset: you are a team player who enjoys working with stakeholders and partners - not a lone wolf.What you'll ownBuild and maintain a focused list of target enterprise accounts aligned to our ideal client profile.Proactive daily and ongoing outreach and prospectingLead discovery and early strategy conversations with new prospects, partnering with our Account Manager when needed.Sharing relevant work, industry trends and insights that attract the right conversationsPartner with the Account Manager to create Account Growth Plans for key clients.Identify whitespace opportunities: new departments, geographies, programs, or use cases where our work could add value.Turning client priorities into concrete next steps and proposalsLead Management: Track stages, next actions, and likelihood to close in our CRM (HubSpot)Work with CEO and VP Marketing to forecast revenue and prioritize where we focus. To Apply, here's what you need to doSubmit a cover letter! Tell us about yourself and share what you can bring to the table.Complete your application by answering a few additional questions. E04JI800auv04085oyxCompensation details: 00 Yearly SalaryPIadcc72e5e72e-7616