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Are you a .Net Web Developer looking to join a standout Web Development Agency in Birmingham? If so, please have a read!The Company This incredible opportunity is one of Beyond The Book's long-standing clients; a web development agency based in Birmingham. Working with a portfolio of clients, they specialise in supporting and developing custom systems for their clients, recognising that each client is unique and offering a bespoke service for each. Not only are they highly regarded with their clients, but they also offer an incredible working culture where individual opinions really do matter, are listened to and make a difference. They are a hugely ethical company and pride themselves in the good that they do.The Role The role of .Net Web Developer sits within a core team that manages 2 key clients to the business. You will be client-facing, providing support on internal applications and managing bug fixes. You will build strong relationships with your clients as you will be supporting them with any functionality and supporting their products in the long-term. Due to the current climate, you will be working from home for the next few months, with the intention of moving back to the office later on in the year. The role is all about solving problems, so if you'd prefer a problem-solving role to a build role, then this will be very rewarding.About You To be successful in this role you will have experience in the following criteria (please note that the below are essential requirements for the role):You will come with at least 3 years experience in a commercial environmentYou will love building relationships and enjoy being client-facingYou are a problem solver who loves a challenge and has a logical way of thinkingProven experience in .Net and Java development; others will be a bonusYou enjoy keeping up with the latest trends and advances, ensuring that you are always learningYou have experience in supporting the functionality of applications and managing bug fixesYou have high regard for ethical business strategyYou would value the opportunity to have an equal voice at the table with regards to how the business operates, strategy and planningThis role is commutable via Birmingham, Coventry and Warwickshire. Remote working initially and then office-based.If this .Net Developer role sounds of interest to you, please pop your CV to us asap or contact me for more info!

Are you a mid/senior-level media content sales professional, looking for a new opportunity? Love the world of connecting content with brands? Then read on...Our ClientThis content agency is one of the largest of their kind, creating and supplying content to media outlets, commercial brands, and brand agencies worldwide.With a library of tens-of-thousands of rights-cleared assets and new content produced daily, their viral videos, images and trending stories help power global web and social publishers, TV and OTT platforms, and global, commercial brand campaigns.Additionally, as content producers and aggregators they are dedicated to producing and sharing, original, engaging content for the millions of fans across their owned and operated channels.Their in-house brands are followed by millions on YouTube, Instagram, TikTok and Facebook as well as DOOH and OTT platforms. Covering everything from travel, lifestyle, sea life, and pets to viral video, they're already racking up tens-of-millions of monthly views.This agency is currently looking for a dedicated Partnerships Manager with 1-3 years' experience to work with top brands, media outlets and brand agencies to drive high-level sales and expand their commercial client portfolio, seeking out new business opportunities.The RoleThey are looking for a results' driven Partnerships Manager to seek out and grow relationships and drive commercial revenue, working with key stakeholders, both internally and externally. The Partnerships Manager will be responsible for building and driving commercial sales of content; from generating and closing new business leads, to clearing rights and talent to pricing and delivery. You will be familiar with key media agencies and brands operating in the commercial sector, as well as having sound knowledge of different media licensing models.Key ResponsibilitiesGenerating new business leads and revenue opportunities with media agencies and brandsPrimarily working with your new clients as well as helping to manage existing clients, to increase sales by pitching and rights clearing content and talent to ensure client's needs and deadlines are metKeeping abreast of key content and marketing trends in the commercial sector and communicating these to the content sourcing, licensing, and commercial teamsMaintaining presence within the market whilst hugely increasing and improving the agency's profile in the commercial licensing spaceCreating proactive and innovative go to market proposals, pitching the agency's services and extensive content library to new and existing clientsAbout YouThe ideal candidate will be confident, self-motivated and results-driven with a passion, knowledge, and experience of the media industry. Ideally, you will have either worked for a brand, agency, or licensing company with direct first-hand experience of licensing content for large commercial brand campaigns. You will thrive under pressure, enjoy networking and meeting new people, and be able to adapt your background and experience to build and expand the client portfolio.You will be a strong communicator and able to work across both the UK and US teams of the agency, as well as engage with key internal stakeholders worldwide.Background, experience, and skillsRequiredKnowledge of UGC and produced videoDirect experience of licensing T&Cs, clearances, releases, and agreements1-3 years of media sales experienceDirect involvement of the content selling process for brand campaignsPrevious experience working with brands/agenciesExperience of the pitch and win processA warm/hot portfolio of existing brand/agency relationships and contacts for turn-key revenue generationKnowledge of the media landscape and key markets they operate inMeet and/or exceed personal and group targetsProficient in Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, Powerpoint).Experience creating company/brand decks including price modelsBonus skillsThe ability to get involved and be creative in the campaign creation processKnowledge and experience of Brand activation and PRThe ability to build third party networksKnowledge or experience in editorial and/or video licensingLocationBirmingham, UK. Remote working and all locations considered but at least two days per week in Birmingham for key meetings and team collaborationsTo apply for this Partnerships Manager role, please send your cover letter and CV now!