Graduate Trainee - New Business & Growth

About Dentsu International India:

Awarded the Oscars of the advertising world, The Cannes Global Agency of the Year 2022 (a first for India!) Dentsu international comprises of six leadership brands - Carat, dentsu X, iProspect, Isobar, dentsuMB and Merkle,

Part of dentsu International, dentsu India helps some of the biggest & most interesting brands who are our clients everyday to win, keep and grow their best customers and achieve meaningful progress for their businesses.

In good times and bad, we partner with brands to achieve meaningful progress as we are a force for good & for meaningful growth.

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About the Role

The Graduate Trainee – New Business & Growth will support the New Business team in driving growth opportunities for the agency. The role offers hands-on exposure to client acquisition, pitch preparation, digital solutions, and strategic planning within a fast-paced agency environment.

Key Responsibilities

• Support the New Business team in understanding the digital ecosystem, including

  Social Media Marketing (SMM), Technology solutions (Websites, SEO, AMC), ORM, Social Listening & Analytics

  .
• Assist in

  prospecting, lead generation, and building a lead funnel

  through research and outreach.
• Help maintain and update the

  pitch and lead pipeline

  , ensuring accurate status tracking.
• Coordinate and assist in

  intro calls, pitch discussions, and follow-ups

  with prospective clients.
• Support in preparing

  pitch decks and customized presentations

  based on client requirements.
• Assist in understanding client briefs and contribute to

  cost proposals and documentation

  .
• Participate in internal brainstorms and strategy discussions for pitches and growth initiatives.
• Support the team during

  RFP participation

  , including document preparation and submissions.
• Assist senior team members during

  negotiation and closure stages

  .

Desired Skills & Competencies

• Basic understanding of

  digital marketing and agency ecosystem

  .
• Strong communication and presentation skills.
• Ability to think strategically and grasp client requirements quickly.
• Comfortable working in a

  fast-paced, target-driven environment

  .
• Good problem-solving skills and ability to handle pressure situations.
• Proficiency in

  PowerPoint / Google Slides

  for presentation creation.
• Eagerness to learn, take ownership, and grow in a New Business role.

Eligibility Criteria

• Graduate / Final-year student (Marketing, Management, Media, or related fields preferred).
• Prior internship or project experience in a

  digital or advertising agency

  is a plus.
• Exposure to client-facing roles, pitches, or RFPs will be an added advantage.

What You’ll Gain

• End-to-end exposure to

  New Business & Growth operations

  .
• Hands-on learning in client acquisition, pitching, and negotiations.
• Opportunity to work closely with senior leadership and cross-functional teams.
• Strong foundation for a career in

  New Business, Strategy, or Growth

  within an agency setup.