Strategy & Business Development Manager (Movie/Entertainment Industry)

Job Purpose/ Key Objectives:

• The Strategy & Business Development Manager will identify, evaluate, and drive strategic growth opportunities within the movie post-production ecosystem, including partnerships, market expansion, and new service offerings.
• The job holder will combine deep industry insight with analytical rigor to build and execute business development strategies that position the company as a leader in post-production services (e.g., editing, VFX, colour grading, sound design). 

Principal Accountabilities:

• Develop and execute medium-to-long-term strategic plans to expand market share and revenue.
• Identify emerging trends in film and post-production technology and translate them into business opportunities.
• Prospect and establish strategic partnerships with studios, production houses, streaming platforms, and agencies.
• Identify and curate a slate of culturally significant stories (acquired or in-house).
• Oversee the development of shortlisted stories.
• Manage multiple simultaneous content projects / production companies.
• Serve as a liaison between clients and post-production teams to ensure expectations and deliverables are aligned.
• Nurture high-value client relationships to increase retention and account growth.
• Identify new opportunities for business expansion.
• Represent Blink Studios in investment group meetings
• Collaborating with group HR on KPI development
• Manage the startup of Blink development houses.
• Conduct competitor analysis, market mapping, and performance benchmarking.
• Produce detailed business cases and ROI projections for new initiatives.
• Monitor KPIs and provide regular reports to the executive team.
• Work cross-functionally with production, post-production, finance, and marketing teams to align strategy and execution.
• Assist in pricing strategies, go-to-market campaigns, and service innovation.
• Perform all other duties that are necessary and reasonably attached to the Strategy & Business Development Manager (Movie Industry).and fulfillment of its responsibilities.

Job Requirements:

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Business Administration, Marketing, Media & Entertainment, or related field.
• MBA or equivalent strategic qualification is an advantage.

Experience

• Minimum of 10 years’ experience in business development, strategy, or consulting—preferably within the media, film, or entertainment industry.
• Proven track record of managing partnerships or closing deals in a creative or media environment.
• Familiarity with post-production workflows and technologies is highly desirable.

Knowledge, Skills & Competencies

• Strategic and analytical thinker with strong commercial acumen
• Strong negotiation and relationship-building skills
• Deep understanding of the film post-production lifecycle
• Excellent written, verbal, and presentation skills
• Ability to thrive in a fast-paced, deadline-driven environment
• Passion for cinema, storytelling, and visual innovation

 Personal Attributes

• Can multitask and work under pressure
• Proactive, creative, can ‘do’ attitude.

 Physical & Other Requirements

• Displays a quality of work that reflects high professional standards.
• Projects a professional and positive image at all times.