Assistant Manager Business Development

Kermis Events Private Limited; Mumbai; On-site; INR 420,000 - 600,000; Full time

Job summary

Kermis Events Private Limited is seeking an Assistant Manager – Business Development to independently manage corporate clients, nurture accounts, and identify event opportunities across Mumbai. You will support growth by meeting stakeholders, understanding briefs, and converting opportunities into actions.

The role emphasizes relationship-building, CRM discipline, and regular client meetings, with travel within the city. Ideal for proactive professionals with BD or hospitality sales exposure.

Qualifications

• 1–3 years of experience in business development, client servicing, key accounts, hospitality sales or corporate events.
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills.
• Confidence in handling corporate client meetings independently.
• Excellent follow-up and relationship-building ability.
• Good written communication across WhatsApp and email.

Responsibilities

• Manage and nurture existing corporate relationships.
• Regularly connect with HR, Marketing, Admin, Procurement, L&D and business stakeholders.
• Identify upcoming requirements for conferences, offsites, annual meets, incentive travel, dealer meets and corporate events.
• Attend routine client meetings independently.
• Understand event briefs and translate them into clear internal requirements.
• Follow up on proposals, upcoming requirements and dormant opportunities.
• Maintain accurate CRM records and ensure every important account has a clear next action.
• Reactivate old leads and past client relationships.
• Coordinate internally with operations and project teams once an opportunity progresses.
• Support senior management on strategic and high-value accounts.

Skills

Communication

Interpersonal skills

Relationship building

Written communication

Organised

Tools

CRM system

Job description

We’re Hiring | Assistant Manager – Business Development

We’re looking for a confident, relationship-driven professional who can independently manage corporate clients, nurture existing accounts, identify upcoming event opportunities, and support business growth.

Industry Preference: B2B Services, Corporate Events, MICE, Hospitality Sales, Key Accounts

Work Mode: Work from Office

Role involves client meetings across Mumbai

What you’ll work on

• Manage and nurture existing corporate relationships
• Regularly connect with HR, Marketing, Admin, Procurement, L&D and business stakeholders
• Identify upcoming requirements for conferences, offsites, annual meets, incentive travel, dealer meets and corporate events
• Attend routine client meetings independently
• Understand event briefs and translate them into clear internal requirements
• Follow up on proposals, upcoming requirements and dormant opportunities
• Maintain accurate CRM records and ensure every important account has a clear next action
• Reactivate old leads and past client relationships
• Coordinate internally with operations and project teams once an opportunity progresses
• Support senior management on strategic and high-value accounts

What we’re looking for

• 1–3 years of experience in business development, client servicing, key accounts, hospitality sales or corporate events
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills
• Confidence in handling corporate client meetings independently
• Excellent follow-up and relationship-building ability
• Good written communication across WhatsApp and email
• Organised, process-oriented and comfortable working on a CRM
• Ability to understand client requirements and identify business opportunities
• Comfortable with regular client meetings and local travel
• Prior exposure to B2B Sales, Corporate Events or MICE will be preferred

This role is ideal for someone who enjoys building long-term client relationships - not just making cold calls.

If you enjoy meeting clients, understanding their requirements and converting relationships into opportunities, we’d love to hear from you.