Business Development Manager

Il y a 15 heures

Fresnes, Ile-de-France Life AH Temps plein
We're looking for an Italian
- and French-speaking Business Development Manager to join the French team. The ideal candidate will be responsible for developing international business opportunities, promoting the agency’s strategic positioning, contributing to new business strategy and pipeline development, and will report directly to the agency General Manager.

Key Responsibilities
• Identify and develop new business opportunities and partnerships.
• Manage client and prospect relationships.
• Coordinate commercial proposals with internal teams.
• Analyze the market, competitors, and trends to guide strategic decisions.
• Support cross-country projects and international business development initiatives. Required Skills &

Experience:
Professional Skills
• Proven experience in business development within communication, marketing, PR, or digital agencies.
• Strategic analysis

skills:
identify opportunities, market segments, trends, and ROI.
• Networking and client management: ability to build and maintain strong relationships with clients and prospects.
• Commercial project management: define offer plans, coordinate proposals and pitches with interdisciplinary internal teams.
• Knowledge of the French and international markets: understand local dynamics and global trends. Personal Attributes
• Results-oriented, proactive, and autonomous.
• Empathy and strong interpersonal

skills:
understand client needs and adapt communication and commercial approaches.
• Negotiation skills with balance, assertiveness, and diplomacy.
• Creative problem-solving: ability to find innovative solutions for clients and complex projects.
• Tenacity and adaptability. Language & Cultural Requirements
• Bilingual Italian-French, excellent English proficiency.
• Cultural sensitivity and adaptability to international contexts. Additional Preferences (Nice-to-Have)
• Experience in healthcare, pharma, or life sciences (human or animal).
• Experience in premium or boutique agencies.
• Ability to work in interdisciplinary teams (creatives, strategists, project managers). Work

Location:
Paris, hybrid working mode. ________________________________________ Life is a French premium communication agency and European leader in Animal Health, now repositioned with a One Health Perspective (www.life-agency.com), part of Edra Media.