Sample Design Management Job

Job Details

Company:
Smart Design
Location:
US – New York, New York
Posted:
October 12, 2009
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Job Level:
Senior Staff
Field:
Industrial Design
Job Functions:
Account Management, Business Development & Sales, Design Management, Marketing & Public Relations
Description
The Business Development Director (BDD) is accountable to the Global Director, Client Services in identifying and delivering highly qualified and consistent streams of revenue for our New York office. The position has two primary areas of focus: business development (70%) and account management (30%). We are seeking a seasoned professional with a minimum of 8 years of experience in the design industry with a background in product development, interaction design or brand communications. The ideal candidate will be inquisitive and thoughtful by nature, possess a high level of business acumen, be articulate in all forms of communication, possesses a pleasant and professional demeanor.From a business development perspective, the BDD will be responsible for creating and executing a marketing and new business plan for the CPG category, including household cleaning, personal care, health and wellness products, as well as food and beverage. This includes the establishment of industry target profiles, prospecting, engaging clients, proposal writing / project planning and closing new business opportunities.From an account management perspective, the BDD will work collaboratively with a dynamic and creative team and provide overall account leadership. The BDD will advise the team on how to build long term relationships with senior level executives and position Smart Design as a trusted adviser. The BDD is a relationship success manager who’s responsible for making sure that both client and agency view their relationship as mutually beneficial. About Smart DesignImproving daily life. That’s what Smart Design strives to achieve with each and every design challenge presented. They have developed many iconic products that have withstood the test of time. Through purposeful innovation and design leadership, the company continues to deliver enjoyable and satisfying consumer experiences to people across the globe.Smart Design has a 30-year history of turning insight and innovation into successful consumer products, communications, and brands. Their multidisciplinary approach brings together experts in product, graphic, and interaction design, business factors, engineering, and design research to ensure that its solutions connect with people. Smart Design’s consistent results are delivered by an international staff of 110 – working in teams across offices in New York, San Francisco, and Barcelona.