Business Development Associate

Business Development Executive (BDE)

About The Role

We are looking for a dynamic Business Development Executive with prior experience in an advertising or marketing agency to help us identify new business opportunities, build client relationships, and drive revenue growth.

Key Responsibilities

• Identify and generate new business leads through cold calling, networking, and market research
• Pitch agency services (branding, digital marketing, video production, social media, etc.) to prospective clients
• Build and maintain strong, long-term client relationships
• Prepare and deliver client presentations, proposals, and pitch decks
• Coordinate with internal creative and account teams to ensure client requirements are understood and met
• Negotiate contracts and close deals to meet monthly/quarterly sales targets
• Track industry trends, competitor activities, and market opportunities
• Maintain accurate records of leads, pipeline, and client interactions in CRM

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in Business, Marketing, Advertising, or related field
• 0–3 years of experience in business development/client servicing at an advertising, digital marketing, or creative agency (mandatory)
• Strong understanding of agency services — branding, digital, social media, content, video production
• Excellent communication, negotiation, and presentation skills
• Proven track record of meeting sales targets
• Ability to build relationships with CXOs, marketing heads, and decision-makers
• Self-motivated with strong ownership and follow-up skills

Preferred

• Existing network of client contacts in relevant industries
• Experience working with CRM tools (Zoho, HubSpot, etc.)

Industry

• Advertising Services

Employment Type

• Full-time