Business Development Manager, Lifestyle Media

IDN; Jakarta Pusat; On-site; IDR 180,000,000 - 300,000,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

IDN Lifestyle Media Team

Job summary

IDN is hiring a Business Development Manager to identify and manage new opportunities, building strong relationships with clients and partners to drive growth. The role combines strategic thinking, sales, and market insights to expand IDN's market presence and hit revenue targets.

You will lead negotiations, tailor solutions with internal teams, and monitor market trends to uncover growth opportunities for IDN’s lifestyle media portfolio including Popmama, Popbela, and Yummy.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Business, Marketing, Communications, or related field.
• 4–6 years of experience in a media company handling clients in Private Sector and Media Agency, preferably in FMCG.
• Proven track record in identifying leads, developing proposals, negotiating, and closing deals.
• Strong interpersonal skills to build trust and maintain long-term partnerships.
• Excellent presentation, negotiation, and communication skills; strong English proficiency.

Responsibilities

• Identify and pursue new business opportunities within assigned industries and market segments.
• Build and maintain strong, long-term relationships with clients, partners, and stakeholders.
• Lead negotiations and close deals that align with company objectives and deliver mutual value.
• Collaborate with internal teams to develop tailored solutions for clients.
• Monitor market trends, competitor activities, and industry developments to uncover new growth opportunities.
• Prepare and deliver accurate business development reports, forecasts, and market insights.
• Represent the company at client meetings, networking events, and industry conferences.
• Ensure client satisfaction and account growth through effective relationship management and support.
• Contribute to the development of business strategies and initiatives to drive overall revenue and market expansion.

Skills

Sales & BD

Client Relationships

Strategic Execution

Market Knowledge

Communication & Presentation

Analytics & Reporting

Personal Attributes

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Business, Marketing, Communications, or related field

4–6 years of experience in a media company handling clients in Private Sector and Media Agency

Job description

IDN is a consumer technology platform built to serve Millennials and Gen Z in Indonesia. Driven by a vision to shape a better Indonesia, our mission is to empower the young generation as catalysts for a prosperous, inclusive, and harmonious future.

Over the past decade, IDN has grown into a robust ecosystem with 18 business units spanning four key pillars: livestreaming, entertainment, creator economy, and digital media. Guided by innovation, we strive to connect, inspire, and empower Indonesia's younger generation.

Job Overview

A Business Development Manager is responsible for identifying, acquiring, and managing new business opportunities to drive company growth. This role involves building strong relationships with clients and partners, negotiating deals, and ensuring successful execution of business initiatives. A Business Development Manager combines strategic thinking, sales expertise, and market insights to expand the company’s market presence and achieve revenue targets.

Responsibility

• Identify and pursue new business opportunities within assigned industries and market segments.
• Build and maintain strong, long-term relationships with clients, partners, and stakeholders.
• Lead negotiations and close deals that align with company objectives and deliver mutual value.
• Collaborate with internal teams to develop tailored solutions for clients.
• Monitor market trends, competitor activities, and industry developments to uncover new growth opportunities.
• Prepare and deliver accurate business development reports, forecasts, and market insights.
• Represent the company at client meetings, networking events, and industry conferences.
• Ensure client satisfaction and account growth through effective relationship management and support.
• Contribute to the development of business strategies and initiatives to drive overall revenue and market expansion.

Requirements

• Education & Experience – Bachelor’s degree in Business, Marketing, Communications, or related field; 4–6 years of experience in a media company handling clients in Private Sector and Media Agency, preferbly in FMCG industry.
• Sales & Business Development – Proven track record in identifying leads, developing proposals, negotiating, and closing deals.
• Client Relationship Management – Strong interpersonal skills to build trust and maintain long-term partnerships.
• Strategic Execution – Ability to design and implement effective business strategies that drive measurable results.
• Market Knowledge – Up-to-date understanding of industry trends, client needs, and competitor activities.
• Communication & Presentation – Excellent presentation, negotiation, and communication skills; strong English proficiency.
• Analytical & Reporting Skills – Comfortable using data and insights to track performance and inform decision-making.
• Personal Attributes – Highly proactive, target-driven, adaptable, and able to thrive in a fast-paced environment.

The successful candidate will be assigned to our Lifestyle Media team (Popmama, Popbela, & Yummy).