Job Title: Business Development Manager

Company: Last Humans

Location: Surry Hills, Sydney

Salary: $80k base / $100k OTE

Who we are: Last Humans is a new film production house that is based in Surry Hills, Sydney. We’re a collective of creative human beings that bring life to stories. We’re an end-to-end film production house which means our services range from pre-production to colour grading and everything in between. We’re new. We’re nice.

About the role:

We are seeking a Business Development Manager to join our new and growing team on a full-time basis. You'll have the opportunity to work alongside talented Directors, Cinematographers, Producers and other crew on a diverse range of projects, from commercial advertisements to creative short-docs. As we continue to grow, we're seeking an energetic and results-driven Business Development Manager to help drive our business forward.

Key Responsibilities:

• Identify and pursue new business opportunities, build a robust sales pipeline, and drive revenue growth.
• Develop and execute strategic sales plans to meet and exceed targets.
• Serve as the primary point of contact for existing clients, ensuring their needs are met and fostering long-term partnerships.
• Manage client expectations, coordinate project timelines, and facilitate seamless communication between clients and production teams.
• Establish and nurture relationships with industry professionals, potential clients, and partners.
• Represent the company at industry events, networking sessions, and client meetings.
• Work closely with the creative and production teams to align client objectives with project deliverables.
• Provide regular feedback and insights from client interactions to drive continuous improvement in service delivery.

Qualifications & Expectations:

• Proven experience in sales or business development, preferably within the creative, media, or video production industry.
• Proven success in building relationships using a service based sales approach is a must.
• Strong communication, negotiation, and presentation skills.
• Exceptional organisational skills and attention to detail.
• Have an already established network across creative agencies and/or direct clients.

Personal qualities:

• You can sell, and you love to sell.
• You’re highly energetic, ambitious and proactive.
• You’ve got excellent communication skills: via email, via the phone and in person.
• You’re confident and can present well.
• You might have worked in other media industries, now you’re wanting to work within a more creative environment.
• You’re looking for an environment where you can be your own boss and enjoy the company of other creative people.
• A nice person with a good sense of humour, we’re looking for a good culture fit as we’re a small and friendly team.

Why it’s good:

• Opportunity to make a difference in a new film production house with a talented team in a creative environment.
• Go as far as you desire in this role: we’re looking for a long term partner to help grow the business.
• Regular social events with a community of creatives.

If you’re looking for an exciting opportunity to contribute to a growing film production agency, we want to hear from you.

How to apply:

Please submit your resume and cover letter to [email protected]. Be sure to include "Business Development Manager" in the subject line of your email. We look forward to reviewing your application!