03 Oct
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Wizcraft International Entertainment
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Ahmedabad
03 Oct
Wizcraft International Entertainment
Ahmedabad
Job Title: Senior Manager Business Development & Client Servicing
Location: Ahmedabad, Gujarat
Domain: Brand Activations, Experiential Marketing, & Events
About Wizcraft
Wizcraft is one of Indias leading communications & entertainment companies, seamlessly integrating strategy, creativity, and technology to deliver unique, world-class experiences. From mega-events and televised award shows to brand activations and corporate experiential marketing, we shape the way brands connect with audiences.
Key Responsibilities
Business Planning & Strategy:
- Formulate regional business planning, financial forecasting, and go-to-market strategies tailored specifically for the Gujarat market.
- Gather market intelligence, map regional industry trends, and run continuous competitor reviews to surface new corporate and retail business opportunities.
- Evaluate newly identified opportunities to ensure focus, prioritization, and resources are dedicated to the highest-yielding client prospects.
New Business Development & Account Management:
- Drive current client acquisition by leveraging external networks and cultivating strategic partnerships across regional corporate and brand ecosystems.
- Nurture relationships with existing clients and key stakeholders to boost client retention and significantly increase Wizcraft's share of wallet.
- Conduct detailed research on existing and prospective accounts to extract in-depth competitive analysis and predict client brand requirements.
- Own the translation of client briefs into distinct, high-impact experiential marketing concepts, structured corporate proposals, and pitches that guarantee high business conversion.
- Own and successfully hit regional topline and bottom-line commercial growth targets.
Process Management & Operational Excellence:
- Educate, supervise, and upskill the team on pitching frameworks, including the creation of creative credentials, detailed Element Sheets, exact Element Costings,
and robust Concept Notes.
- Strictly enforce adherence to standard operational procedures (SOPs), company reporting guidelines, and CRM maintenance benchmarks.
People Management & Leadership:
- Identify, mentor, and nurture top regional talent to cultivate strong internal creative and execution capabilities.
- Design and execute strategic succession planning models for critical operating positions within the regional team.
- Build employee engagement and retention strategies to foster a culture of accountability, collaboration, and high performance.
- Lead regular performance appraisals, goal alignment sessions, and operational business review meetings with the team.
Representation & Cross-Functional Collaboration:
- Act as the primary organizational face for critical client engagements, local legal affairs, press interactions, and municipal or government stakeholder meetings as needed.
- Partner closely with cross-functional team leaders and national business unit heads to build integrated, multidisciplinary brand presentations.
- Proactively drive cross-selling initiatives across the complete brand activation and entertainment portfolio to diversify regional revenue.
Key Competencies & Qualifications
- Industry Experience: A minimum of 810 years of robust experience in Experiential Marketing, Events, or Brand Activation agencies.
- Business Development & Client Relationship Excellence: Exceptional networking skills with a track record of handling senior-level corporate decision-makers.
- Persuasive Negotiation: High-calibre influencing, presentation, and communication capabilities.
- Linguistic Competency: Native or professional working proficiency in English & Gujarati is highly preferred to effectively navigate regional local networks, vendors, and government bodies (adapted from regional requirements).
- Strategic Vision & Business Acumen: Proven ability to spot market trends and build profitable long-term commercial models.
📌 Events Senior Manager Business Development & Client Servicing Gujarat (Ahmedabad)
🏢 Wizcraft International Entertainment
📍 Ahmedabad