Business Development Executives - Localiiz.com

(Note: This role is also applicable to university graduates and less experienced candidates)

Covering the hottest new eats, the best places to play, offbeat takes on local culture, and so much more, Localiiz is every Hongkonger’s destination for how to live a well-rounded life in our vibrant city. We share our stories visually, through lifestyle and neighbourhood guides, quirky news articles, and videos that deep-dive into the hidden side of the 852.

Since our launch in 2012, we have fast become one of Hong Kong’s leading websites for things to do and where to do them. We also provide an ever-expanding directory to help you navigate the maze of Hong Kong. Why the strange spelling? Well, Localiiz is designed to be your ‘local eyes’—and for that, you need two i’s.

We are expanding fast, and are looking for dynamic and trend-aware team members with a passion for all things content to join Localiiz.

Role overview

This is an opportunity to join one of the fastest growing digital lifestyle media platforms with content marketing, social media and brand advertising offerings.

Reporting to the Business Development Manager, the successful candidate is required to drive revenue and growth across the Localiiz brand and platforms.

Our ideal candidate should be driven, entrepreneurial, dynamic, tech-savvy, growth-oriented with the passion and attitude to succeed within this ever-growing digital media industry.

Key Responsibilities:

• Manage the full sales cycle, from prospecting, pipeline management to pitching, presenting, and post-campaign reporting. 
• Self-motivated, proactively and, pitching new opportunities responding to briefs in a timely manner
• Build, grow and maintain strong relationships with key client and agency decision-makers to achieve and exceed revenue targets
• Understand clients/media agency business goals and challenges, and identify opportunities to work together
• Work closely with editorial and marketing teams to provide content marketing and advertising solutions to meet clients marketing objectives
• Provide regular sales reports and commercial recommendations to management
• Provide world class customer service and be a Localiiz brand ambassador at all times
• You may be required to undertake such other company wide tasks and responsibilities including general administrative duties as required

• University degree in advertising, marketing, business, or media-related studies. Other non-related qualifications will be considered based on candidate skills
• This role is also open to university graduates and less experienced candidates
• Fluent spoken and written English (Cantonese and Mandarin will be an advantage)
• Ability to engage with potential clients and media agencies to deliver creative solutions
• Digitally Savvy with a good understanding of current digital media content and platforms including and not limited to video, mobile, social, display, and experiential
• Ability to work under pressure and deadlines
• Excellent communication skills, both written and oral, and confidence in presenting in over the phone and in front of clients
• Entrepreneurial, smart, energetic, self-driven and results-oriented
• Excellent time management and coordination
• Team player with great interpersonal skills

Benefits & Working Conditions:

• 5-day work week
• Medical insurance
• Multi-culture and fun-loving working environment
• Dog friendly company

Real stories, real news, real insights, and real humour, too. Covering the hottest new eats, the best places to play, offbeat takes on local culture, and so much more, Localiiz is every Hongkonger’s destination for how to live a well-rounded life in our vibrant city. We share our stories visually, through lifestyle and neighbourhood guides, quirky news articles, and narrative videos that deep-dive into the hidden side of the 852.

Since our launch in 2012, we have fast become one of Hong Kong’s leading websites for things to do and where to do them. We also provide an ever-expanding directory to help you navigate the maze of Hong Kong. Why the strange spelling? Well, Localiiz is designed to be your ‘local eyes’—and for that, you need two i’s.

In 2018, we joined the Nexus Media family to continue our growth and expansion in Hong Kong. Formerly Angloinfo Asia, Nexus Digital also owns and publishes My Life in Hong Kong. Catch up with us on Facebook, Twitter, Instagram, and LinkedIn to stay ahead of the curve.