Business Development Manager (BDE)

What We Do

TalkXO is a full-stack B2B marketing agency built at the intersection of design, content, and technology. We craft digital-first solutions for ambitious brands globally, driven by a team of passionate marketers, technologists, and creators.

About the Role

We’re looking for a sharp, driven Business Development Manager to fuel our next phase of growth with creative services. You’ll be the bridge between opportunity and execution—identifying prospects, building relationships, closing deals, and helping us scale sustainably. This role is ideal for someone who understands agency dynamics, thinks commercially, and thrives in a fast-paced, creative environment.

What You’ll Do

• Generate new leads through outreach, networking, and industry intelligence
• Build relationships with marketing heads, founders, and decision-makers
• Understand client challenges and map them to our marketing and tech capabilities
• Own the pitch: craft decks, write proposals, and present with conviction
• Negotiate terms, close deals, and manage contract cycles
• Maintain a clean, updated CRM with pipelines, targets, and notes
• Stay plugged into marketing trends, tools, and business models
• Represent TalkXO at events, conferences, and client meetings
• Collaborate internally with creative, marketing, and strategy teams for pre-sales

What You’ll Need

• 2-3 years of experience in business development or consultative sales (preferably at an agency, SaaS, or multimedia services firm)
• Strong understanding of marketing services and digital ecosystems
• Stellar communication and presentation skills
• A consultative approach to building client relationships
• Hustle, hunger, and a self-starting mindset
• Familiarity with CRM tools and sales reporting
• Bachelor’s degree in business, marketing, or related fields (preferred)

What It’s Like at TalkXO

• We're a lean, fun team of marketers and content specialists
• We prioritise transparency and honesty over everything else
• We work remotely on most days; on others, we catch up at coffee-shops
• We respect the privacy and space of our teammates
• We believe in beating deadlines by a long margin!
• We are handy with tools to get our work done faster and better

Benefits & Perks

• Competitive salary with performance incentives
• Health insurance + partner discounts on medicines & tests
• Mental and physical wellness sessions
• Access to top industry events
• Skill-building and growth support
• Peer recognition programs
• CSR & community initiatives

We have more stuff to tell you about us, however, we'll leave them for you to discover once you join our team. If you feel like you belong already, do drop us a word/tap that Apply button.