Senior Business Development Executive – Media Production

About the Role

Papaya Advertising Agency is looking for an experienced Senior Business Development Executive to grow our media production business, with a strong focus on the Food & Beverage sector.

We need a hands-on sales professional who can independently identify prospects, build a qualified pipeline, contact decision-makers, and close deals for photography, video production, reels, and ongoing content packages.

Success in this role means winning new clients and achieving agreed monthly sales targets from the first month, supported by a proven track record and a practical prospecting plan.

Responsibilities

• Identify and approach potential clients, including restaurants, cafés, food brands, and beverage companies.
• Independently research prospects and build an organized database of qualified leads.
• Generate opportunities through cold calls, LinkedIn, email, networking, and field visits.
• Manage the complete sales cycle, from initial outreach and discovery meetings to proposals, negotiation, and closing.
• Present media production services that address each client’s business and marketing needs.
• Work with management and the production team to prepare proposals with realistic scopes, budgets, and timelines.
• Achieve agreed monthly sales targets, starting from the first month.
• Maintain accurate, up-to-date client records, communications, and follow-ups in the company CRM.
• Provide regular pipeline updates, sales forecasts, and activity reports.
• Develop long-term client relationships and identify repeat business opportunities.

Qualifications

• Proven sales or business development experience in media production, advertising, or creative agency services.
• Demonstrated experience selling to Food & Beverage businesses.
• A track record of independently generating leads, closing deals, and achieving sales targets.
• A solid understanding of photography, video production, and social media content services.
• Strong prospecting, presentation, negotiation, and closing skills.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills in Arabic and working proficiency in English.
• Ability to work independently, prioritize opportunities, and consistently follow up.
• Confidence using CRM tools and maintaining organized sales records.
• Availability for client meetings and field visits across Cairo.
• An established professional network in the F&B sector is a strong advantage.

Working Arrangement

Cairo, Egypt — Hybrid / Field-Based.

Daily office attendance is not required. The role combines remote prospecting, client meetings, field visits, and scheduled coordination with our team. Performance is measured by sales results, pipeline quality, and consistent reporting.