Current Vacancies

• Business Development Executive

  Description

  The Role

  The Business Development Executive (BDE) will focus on building relationships with prospects and converting them to clients. Candidates should be comfortable opening doors with key stakeholders within large enterprise-level organizations.
  Main duties include researching companies to determine if they are a fit to work with our organization. Research individuals within qualified companies to understand who the buyers and influencers are that would benefit from an engagement with us. Prospecting to buyers and influencers through referrals, networking, social media, and cold calling, to generate meaningful conversations. Partnered with a solution engineer, you will leverage knowledge of 1904labs offerings to demonstrate our value to potential clients and identify areas that we can support them. Once an opportunity has been qualified the BDE will work closely with the buying team from the client as well as internal pursuit team to create innovative, custom solutions that meet the client's requirements. The primary focus of the pursuit is to engage in mutually beneficial agreements. The primary role of the BDE during the pursuit will be to advance the deal by understanding the buying process and ensuring we move to a resolution. Once the sale is complete the BDE will continue to foster relationships, in conjunction with our Delivery team members.
  Must be energetic, well-spoken, and eager to grow 1904labs as an individual contributor.

  Responsibilities

  • Researching companies, prospective buyers and, influencers
  • Develop qualified leads independently and in conjunction with our marketing team
  • Creating and maintaining a database of prospective clients and pipeline of opportunities using our CRM software
  • Design and Execute highly custom prospect campaigns to potential clients
  • Actively listen to clients needs and to understand their objectives and match those objectives to 1904labs core offerings, when appropriate
  • Participate in client qualification conversations with the objective to identifying qualified business opportunities within large enterprise-level prospects that align with our core offerings
  • Partner with our Delivery organization to complete a needs analysis and draft informative proposals, on qualified opportunities.
  • Work with clients to understand their buying process and timeline, and successfully manage the journey
  • Experience closing the sales cycle in a timely manner
  • Negotiating agreement terms and timelines
  • Collaborating with management on sales goals, planning, and forecasting
  • Working closely with our internal delivery organization to develop, create and execute a strategic account plan for key clients.

  Requirements

  • Experience researching companies and target buyers within those to first determine if they are a fit for our services and second develop a prospecting strategy to begin initial conversations.
  • Experience cultivating meaningful relationships with Sr. Directors through C-Level executives through conventional and creative mediums (phone, email, social media, local associations, etc)
  • Experience assisting multiple stakeholders move through the buying journey, creating internal alignment along the way
  • Experience working with client executives to negotiate the terms of an agreement
  • A proven ability to bring opportunities to a conclusion, in a timely manner
  • Excellent written and verbal communication skills; able to demonstrate patience and enthusiasm while communicating with potential clients
  • Self-motivated and self-directed with the ability to multitask, prioritize, and manage time efficiently
  • Ability to work independently and as an active member of a team

  Desired Skills

  • Bachelor degree or equivalent preferred
  • Strong computer skills, including Google Suite for Business experience, preferred
  • Demonstrated ability to sell consulting related technology services to large enterprises



• Motion Graphic Designer

  Description

  A Motion Graphic Designer for Contend must have in-depth understanding of the post-production process. Designer/animators craft visually compelling motion graphics for programs, including pitch reels, trailers, sizzles, promos, commercials, presentations, and episodic series within a deadline-sensitive timeline. Designer/animator possesses thorough operational knowledge on graphic platforms, proactive positive attitude, strong time management skills.

  Requirements

  Roles & Responsibilities:

  • Collaboration with Creative Director and Creative Department at Contend in Mister T
  • Full-spectrum of motion graphics including design, animation, and compositing.

  You must have:

  • Minimum of 3 years of experience designing and animating with at least one of those years focused on broadcast
  • The ability to communicate efficiently and clearly to clients
  • Operational knowledge of video, audio, graphic & post-process
  • Excellent written and verbal communications
  • Excellent organizational and team-building skills
  • Dedication, drive, and commitment to working with creatives
  • Bachelor’s degree in Design, Illustration or Motion Graphics

  Art and Design Skills:

  • Employing color-theory, drawing, and/or mixed media techniques to create exciting visual solutions in motion media.
  • Typography Skills: Choosing, combining and setting type.
  • Conceptual Skills: conception and ideation for broadcast. Creating mood boards, style frames, and working with style guides.
  • Technical Expertise: Mastery of Adobe Photoshop & Illustrator

  Animation Skills:

  • Technical Expertise: generalist with skills in After Effects and a 3D program.
  • Primary Skills: Motion Graphics, compositing, rotoscoping, and chroma-keying.
  • Secondary Skills: Traditional animation, photography and stop motion experience.