Business Development Manager
Pune
We are looking for a dynamic and driven Business Development Manager to spearhead client acquisition and revenue growth in Pune and Maharashtra markets. The ideal candidate will have a strong background in advertising, digital marketing, and media sales with a proven ability to build relationships, close deals, and drive business strategy aligned with our agency’s goals.
For more details visit us at: www.tempestadvertising.com
Key Responsibilities
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Market Research & Analysis
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Identify potential clients and sectors aligning with agency’s portfolio and services.
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Stay updated on industry trends, competitor analysis, and emerging opportunities.
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Sales & Prospecting
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Develop and execute sales strategies to attract new clients in advertising and digital marketing space.
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Leverage CRMs and tools like Apollo, Easyleads, Kaspr, and Sales Navigator to identify leads and right POCs (Marketing Heads, Brand Directors).
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Conduct cold calls, emails, and LinkedIn outreach to build a robust pipeline.
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Client Engagement & Relationship Management
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Present tailored proposals with detailed service breakdowns to justify quotations.
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Follow up consistently to nurture leads and ensure smooth onboarding of clients.
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Maintain strong relationships to secure repeat business and referrals.
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Collaboration
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Work closely with creative, strategy, and marketing teams to align business development initiatives with agency capabilities.
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Drive content marketing and thought leadership activities to enhance agency visibility.
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Key Requirements
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Minimum 5 years of experience in business development roles in advertising, media, or digital marketing agencies.
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Experience in space selling in Pune/Maharashtra media industry is a plus.
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Proven track record of securing high-value clients and growing revenue.
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Strong understanding of the Pune & Maharashtra market landscape and network.
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Excellent communication skills (English, Hindi, Marathi) with persuasive presentation and email writing skills.
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Active on LinkedIn and other social platforms for professional networking.
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Familiarity with sales and prospecting tools (CRM, Sales Navigator, etc.).
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Bachelor’s degree in Marketing, Business Administration, or related field.
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Proactive, self-motivated, and results-driven.
Preferred Skills
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Strong negotiation and problem-solving abilities.
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Ability to work independently and as part of a cross-functional team.
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Good understanding of value proposition and case study presentation to clients.
Why Join Us?
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Be part of a high-energy team shaping the future of advertising and digital marketing.
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Opportunity to work with premium brands and create award-winning campaigns.
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Competitive compensation and growth prospects.
Pune (On-site)