Business Development Manager

Job Title: Business Development Manager

Location: Hyderabad Experience: 5+ Years (B2B International Client Portfolio — primarily USA market)

Industry: Design / Creative Services / Branding / UI-UX / Digital

About Us

We are a fast-growing design and creative solutions company delivering world-class branding, UI/UX, digital design, and visual storytelling for global brands. With a strong focus on quality, creativity, and client-centric solutions, we work with international clients across industries such as tech, e-commerce, fintech, healthcare, and more.

Role Overview

As a Business Development Manager, you will play a pivotal role in expanding our global footprint, especially in the USA market by identifying, engaging, and converting mid-to-large-scale international B2B clients. You'll work closely with the solution design and marketing teams to craft compelling proposals and drive new business opportunities for our UX design, branding, and digital services. You’ll also help lay the foundation for a high-performing sales team.

Key Responsibilities

• Identify and generate new business opportunities in international markets (USA, APAC) with a focus on mid-to-large enterprises.

• Build and manage a high-quality sales pipeline through market research, cold outreach, LinkedIn networking, email campaigns, and event participation.

• Leverage AI-driven sales tools such as LinkedIn Sales Navigator, Apollo, ChatGPT, Cognism, and Lusha for lead generation, personalization, and data enrichment.

• Help pitch to prospects and existing clients, understand their needs, and craft tailored proposals by collaborating with the solution design team.

• Present and position UX design, branding, and visual storytelling offerings effectively to business and technical stakeholders.

• Lead the sales process from first touchpoint to deal closure, maintaining a consultative and value-driven sales approach.

• Collaborate with the marketing team to support lead generation campaigns and sales enablement.

• Participate in industry events, webinars, and networking forums to generate leads and drive a positive ROI.

• Drive upsells and cross-sell opportunities with existing accounts and nurture long-term client relationships.

• Work as a core team/founding member of the sales function and assist in scaling and building the sales team from the ground up.

Required Skills & Qualifications

• Minimum 5+ years of international B2B business development/sales experience, preferably in design, creative, or IT services.

• Proven track record of closing deals with global clients, especially in the USA market.

• Core experience in UX Design Services and ability to relate to technology and AI-driven solutions.

• Experience working with or within high-performing sales teams and ownership of individual quotas.

• Familiarity with sales automation and CRM platforms like HubSpot, Zoho.

• Ability to understand client pain points and co-create customized solution pitches.

• Self-driven, target-oriented, and proactive with strong ownership.

Nice to Have

• Prior experience working with design studios, creative agencies, or marketing firms.

• Understanding digital design trends, branding, UI/UX concepts, and business impact.

• Participation in industry events or trade shows with a demonstrated positive ROI.

• Experience working in startups or early-stage sales teams.

What We Offer

• Competitive base salary with attractive performance-based incentives

• The opportunity to work with leading global brands and innovative startups

• A creative, collaborative, and high-growth work culture

• Opportunity to become a foundational member of the sales team

• Flexible working hours and a strong focus on employee growth and ownership

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: ₹1,300,000.00 - ₹1,500,000.00 per year

Benefits:

• Flexible schedule
• Health insurance
• Provident Fund

Schedule:

• Day shift
• Monday to Friday

Supplemental Pay:

• Commission pay
• Performance bonus

Work Location: In person