[DDI] Business Development Manager (Design Services)
- Full-time
Company Description
Software Mind develops solutions that make an impact for companies around the globe. Tech giants & unicorns, transformative projects, emerging technologies and limitless opportunities – these are a few words that describe an average day for us. Building cross-functional engineering teams that take ownership and crave more means we’re always on the lookout for talented people who bring passion and creativity to every project. Our culture embraces openness, acts with respect, shows grit & guts and combines employment with enjoyment.
Job Description
Project – the aim you’ll have
We are seeking a dynamic and driven Business Development Manager to champion our exceptional design services. This is a unique opportunity to be the bridge between our creative team and the market. You will play a key role in driving the growth of our Digital Design department by identifying new business opportunities, fostering valuable relationships, and showcasing the impact of our design work to a broader audience.
Position – how you’ll contribute
We are looking for a proactive and personable individual with a proven track record in business development, specifically within the creative industries. The ideal candidate will be:
- Design-savvy: you possess experience and a strong understanding of the digital design landscape, including UX&UI principles and processes
- A natural networker: you are an outgoing professional who excels at building and maintaining relationships with potential clients and industry partners
- A skilled communicator: you have exceptional communication skills, with fluency in English (C1 level or equivalent) being essential
- Results-oriented: you are a strategic thinker with a proven ability to acquire new clients and meet commercial targets
Your Responsibilities:
- Promote our design services. Act as the primary advocate for our Digital DesignTeam, effectively communicating our value proposition to the external market
- Represent our Digital Design Team at conferences, trade shows, and other industry events to build our network and raise our profile
- Identify, pursue, and secure new business opportunities and partnerships with clients who can benefit from our design expertise
- Participate in client discovery calls and offer presentations, both online and in person
- Develop and manage targeted sales and marketing campaigns from conception to completion to generate new leads
- Cultivate a strong pipeline of prospective clients and maintain excellent long-term relationships
Qualifications
Expectations – the experience you need
- Experience in the Digital Design field, proven by a strong design portfolio
- Demonstrable experience in a sales, partnerships, or business development role, ideally within a creative agency, software house, or tech company
- You possess outstanding verbal and written communication abilities, with full professional proficiency in English (C1 or equivalent)
Additional skills – the edge you have
- Hands-on experience creating and running successful sales and marketing campaigns to generate leads, particularly through online channels (e.g., LinkedIn, targeted outreach, content marketing)
- Experience representing a brand at industry events and conferences and can effortlessly build a strong professional network
Additional Information
Our offer – professional development, personal growth
- Flexible employment and remote work
- International projects with leading global clients
- Non-corporate atmosphere
- Language classes
- Internal & external training
- Private healthcare and insurance
- Multisport card
- Well-being initiatives
Position at: Software Mind Poland