Business Development Executive

Madmaze Studio; Chennai District; On-site; INR 450,000 - 650,000; Full time

Job summary

Madmaze Studio in Chennai, India, is seeking a Business Development Executive to drive growth by generating leads, opening doors, and building early relationships that evolve into projects. You will work with the Sales Client Servicing Manager to convert opportunities into confirmed engagements and learn client management and strategic selling.

The role suits someone with 2–4 years experience in events, media, or B2B services, strong communication, and a proactive, relationship-first approach.

Qualifications

• 2-4 years experience in events, media, or B2B services.
• Excellent communication and presentation skills.
• Willingness to work on targets.
• Experience in generating leads and managing client relationships.

Responsibilities

• Generate leads through research, networking, referrals, and cold outreach.
• Make regular calls to prospective and existing clients to pitch offerings.
• Schedule and support client meetings, pitches, and proposal discussions, customizing solutions based on client needs.
• Coordinate with Production and Creative teams on feasibility, budgets, and timelines, and brief internal teams based on client requirements.
• Track project timelines, approvals, and deliverables, ensuring transparent client communication throughout.
• Own monthly and quarterly lead generation and revenue targets, maintaining a strong pipeline with regular reporting.

Skills

Lead generation

Outbound calls

Presentation skills

Relationship building

Client management

Pitch decks

AI tools

ChatGPT

Tools

ChatGPT

Job description

Business Development Executive

Location: Chennai, India

Experience: 2 - 4 years (events, media,or B2B services)

About Us:

We are a Google 5-Star rated Integrated Marketing Agency based in Chennai, established in 2014. For over 12 years, weve partnered with brands across India to deliver seamless event experiences and meaningful digital growth. From large-scale, multi-city event executions to end-to-end digital solutions via our dedicated digital arm, we are a one-stop marketing partner for brands looking to show up powerfully both offline and online.

About the Role:

As a Business Development Executive, youll be at the front line of growth generating leads, opening doors, and building the early relationships that turn into long-term business. Youll work closely with the Sales Client Servicing Manager to convert opportunities into confirmed projects, while learning the ropes of client management and strategic selling. If youre driven by targets and enjoy the thrill of the chase, this role will sharpen your sales instincts fast.

Key Responsibilities

• Generate leads through research, networking, referrals, and cold outreach across corporate, automotive, manufacturing, MICE, and other sectors.
• Make regular calls to prospective and existing clients to pitch offerings, build relationships, and drive repeat business.
• Schedule and support client meetings, pitches, and proposal discussions, customizing solutions based on client needs.
• Coordinate with Production and Creative teams on feasibility, budgets, and timelines, and brief internal teams based on client requirements.
• Track project timelines, approvals, and deliverables, ensuring transparent client communication throughout.
• Own monthly and quarterly lead generation and revenue targets, maintaining a strong pipeline with regular reporting.

Required Skills Traits

• Good communication and presentation skills.
• Comfortable and confident making high volumes of outbound calls.
• A proactive, relationship-first approach with a strong work ethic.
• Basic understanding of event production, budgets, and client servicing.
• Comfortable working in a fast-paced, deadline-driven environment.
• Experience creating presentations and pitch decks.
• Familiarity with ChatGPT and other AI tools to boost productivity.

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