Business Development Manager (Content Acquisition)

About the role

Circo is a digital entertainment and content monetisation platform that helps filmmakers, creators and media businesses distribute premium content, reach audiences and generate revenue. It is looking for a resourceful, commercially minded Business Development Manager to drive content acquisition, pipeline development and industry relationship building. The main task is to find content opportunities, connect with content owners and build a strong pipeline of films, series, shows and digital content.

Key responsibilities

• Research, identify and engage filmmakers, production houses, distributors, studios, independent creators and other content owners, and build a consistent pipeline of high-potential opportunities.
• Identify commercially promising movies, series, shows, live events and premium digital content, and develop creative outreach strategies.
• Attend industry events, screenings and conferences, and build relationships with filmmakers, producers, talent managers, distributors and other stakeholders.
• Develop referral networks and partnerships that create recurring content acquisition opportunities.
• Manage prospective partners from initial outreach through qualification and commercial discussions, keeping an organised pipeline of leads and next steps.
• Work with leadership to move qualified opportunities toward commercial agreements and coordinate handovers to the Content Operations team.
• Report regularly on acquisition progress, pipeline health and partnership opportunities.

Required profile

• 3+ years of experience in business development, partnerships, lead generation, media, entertainment or related commercial roles.
• Demonstrated ability to identify opportunities, generate leads and build business relationships.
• Strong networking, communication and relationship-building skills, good commercial judgment and strong research and prospecting abilities.
• Self-driven, organised, proactive and able to work independently.
• Interest in Nigeria's entertainment, film, media and creator economy; an existing entertainment network, content acquisition experience or familiarity with content licensing is an advantage.