Vice President of Business Development

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Job description - Business Development lead Company - Social Beat Job Overview: We are seeking a motivated and experienced Business Development leader to join our dynamic team in the digital media/advertising industry. As a key player, you will be responsible for identifying growth opportunities, building and nurturing client relationships, and driving revenue expansion. Your expertise will help us achieve our business goals while staying ahead in a competitive market. Key Responsibilities: Market Research and Analysis: Good understanding of social media/Paid media services/SEO/content marketing/creative strategy. Being able to build pitches to drive the paid media/social media campaigns. Client Identification and Outreach: Identify and target potential clients through various channels including industry events, networking, referrals, and online platforms. Craft persuasive proposals and presentations tailored to client needs, showcasing the value of our services. Relationship Building: Establish and maintain strong relationships with existing and potential clients to foster trust and long-term partnerships. Collaborate closely with the account management and creative teams to ensure client satisfaction and alignment of deliverables. Sales Strategy and Revenue Generation: Develop and execute strategic sales plans to achieve revenue targets and expand the company's client base. Negotiate pricing, terms, and contracts to maximize profitability while ensuring client expectations are met. Collaboration and Coordination: Work closely with cross-functional teams including marketing, operations, and creative departments to ensure seamless project execution. Provide regular updates on market trends, client feedback, and competitive intelligence to internal stakeholders. Pipeline Management and Reporting: Maintain a detailed pipeline of leads, prospects, and ongoing deals. Prepare regular sales reports, forecasts, and performance analyses for management review. Qualifications: Bachelor's degree in Business, Marketing, Advertising, or a related field (MBA preferred). Proven track record of success in business development, sales, or account management within the media/advertising industry. In-depth knowledge of media and advertising trends, platforms, and strategies. Excellent communication and presentation skills with the ability to articulate complex ideas clearly. Strong negotiation and interpersonal skills to build and maintain client relationships. Analytical mindset with the ability to interpret data and market insights. Self-motivated, goal-oriented, and able to work independently as well as part of a team. Proficiency in CRM software and Microsoft Office Suite. Flexibility to travel for client meetings and industry events as needed. Benefits: Competitive salary with performance-based incentives. Professional development opportunities and training. Dynamic and collaborative work environment. Opportunity to work with leading brands and innovative campaigns. If you are a strategic thinker with a proven ability to drive business growth in the media/advertising landscape, we encourage you to apply. Join us in shaping the future of media and advertising solutions and making a meaningful impact on our clients' success. About Social Beat: Social Beat is a digital growth partner for leading brands and hyper scaling startups in India. With a 300+ strong team of digital experts across Bengaluru, Mumbai, NCR and Chennai, they are India's fastest-growing independent digital marketing solutions company and manage 4% of digital media investment in India Social Beat is a Google Premier Partner, Facebook Business Partner and works closely with ecosystem partners like Hotstar, Amazon & LinkedIn. With a focus on growth and ROI, they bring creativity and performance marketing together. They work as extended growth teams at startups including boAt, Upgrad Campus, Global Bees, Blackbuck, Jupiter, Foxy, Khatabook, Scaler, Whitehat Jr, Pharmeasy, Pinelabs, Wakefit, Juicy Chemistry and with top brands including Bharat Matrimony, Jaquar, Tata Cliq, Indiabulls Dhani, Tata Consumer Products, Mahindra Finance, Hotstar, Himalaya Wellness, Quess Corp, Sundaram Mutual, Brigade Group, Give India and Isuzu on driving innovation through a combination of creativity and performance. They have bagged numerous awards from Google, ET Brand Equity, Foxglove, Digies, Advertising Club of Madras, Advertising Club of Bangalore and adjudged amongst the Fastest Growing Agency by Agency Reporter Show more Show less