[Hiring] Business Development Manager @SadFish Inc.

Role Description

Sadfish is looking for an experienced Business Development Manager to help grow the company's service business. The ideal candidate should be ambitious, creative and results-oriented. You will be responsible for crafting a sales plan, developing and maintaining a healthy pipeline and consistently delivering results. The candidate will report directly to the company's managing partner.

• Generating business within the North American animation industry.
• Build and maintain a healthy sales pipeline with lead generation activities, client meetings, trade shows, presentations, etc.
• Work collaboratively with the production teams.
• Develop strong, long-lasting relationships with our clients and prospects.
• Own the sales process from start to finish.
• Identify emerging markets and market trends while staying up to date on industry developments.
• Develop and share regular reporting and plans with the executive team.

Qualifications

• You have 2+ years of Sales/Business Development experience.
• You have a successful track record as an individual sales contributor that consistently meets and exceeds targets.
• You excel working independently and within a collaborative environment.
• You demonstrate the ability to communicate, present and influence people.
• You are a self-starter.
• You possess strong verbal and written communication skills in English.
• An existing network of contacts in the animation industry is required.

Requirements

• This is currently a freelance contract, focused on sales.
• Position to start October 2026.
• Based in Canada or the USA.
• Have an existing network of contacts in the animation industry.