Business Development Manager Pune

• Market Research & Analysis

  • Identify potential clients and sectors aligning with agency’s portfolio and services.

  • Stay updated on industry trends, competitor analysis, and emerging opportunities.

• Sales & Prospecting

  • Develop and execute sales strategies to attract new clients in advertising and digital marketing space.

  • Leverage CRMs and tools like Apollo, Easyleads, Kaspr, and Sales Navigator to identify leads and right POCs (Marketing Heads, Brand Directors).

  • Conduct cold calls, emails, and LinkedIn outreach to build a robust pipeline.

• Client Engagement & Relationship Management

  • Present tailored proposals with detailed service breakdowns to justify quotations.

  • Follow up consistently to nurture leads and ensure smooth onboarding of clients.

  • Maintain strong relationships to secure repeat business and referrals.

• Collaboration

  • Work closely with creative, strategy, and marketing teams to align business development initiatives with agency capabilities.

  • Drive content marketing and thought leadership activities to enhance agency visibility.

• Minimum 5 years of experience in business development roles in advertising, media, or digital marketing agencies.

• Experience in space selling in Pune/Maharashtra media industry is a plus.

• Proven track record of securing high-value clients and growing revenue.

• Strong understanding of the Pune & Maharashtra market landscape and network.

• Excellent communication skills (English, Hindi, Marathi) with persuasive presentation and email writing skills.

• Active on LinkedIn and other social platforms for professional networking.

• Familiarity with sales and prospecting tools (CRM, Sales Navigator, etc.).

• Bachelor’s degree in Marketing, Business Administration, or related field.

• Proactive, self-motivated, and results-driven.

• Strong negotiation and problem-solving abilities.

• Ability to work independently and as part of a cross-functional team.

• Good understanding of value proposition and case study presentation to clients.

• Be part of a high-energy team shaping the future of advertising and digital marketing.

• Opportunity to work with premium brands and create award-winning campaigns.

• Competitive compensation and growth prospects.

Pune (On-site)