Business Development Executive

Savvytree; New Delhi; On-site; INR 500,000 - 800,000; Full time

Job summary

Savvytree is seeking a Business Development Executive to drive new client acquisition for digital marketing services. The role emphasizes strategic outreach, lead generation, and collaborative proposal development within a creative agency context.

Ideal candidates will have 1-3 years in BD, strong communication, and the ability to manage an organized outreach pipeline across markets. This is a full-time onsite opportunity in Delhi, starting immediately.

Qualifications

• 1-3 years of BD/Growth experience in a creative, digital, or branding agency.
• Strong understanding of the agency landscape, from social to strategy to design.
• Good communication and storytelling skills can pitch value, not just services.
• Strategic thinker with commercial acumen.
• Collaborate with creative + strategy team to build bespoke pitch decks.
• Comfortable with high-ticket deals, retainers, and consultative selling.
• Bonus: Experience selling to lifestyle, luxury, or D2C brands.
• Cold outreach and lead generation.
• International business outreach.
• Prospect research and identifying relevant opportunities.
• Connecting with potential clients across markets.
• Supporting the BD team through the sales cycle.
• Maintaining a consistent and organized outreach pipeline.

Responsibilities

• Lead Generation and Prospecting: Identify and pursue new business opportunities for digital marketing services (SEO, Paid Ads, Social Media, Content, etc.).
• Email Marketing and LinkedIn Outreach: Plan and execute targeted email and LinkedIn outreach campaigns to generate leads and nurture potential clients.
• Proposal Development: Creating compelling and customised proposals that showcase the agency's capabilities.
• Collaboration: Working closely with the marketing team to generate leads and pitch relevant services.
• Sales Process Management: Leading new business pitches, owning proposals and closing deals.
• Reporting and Analysis: Maintain accurate records of prospects and communications using CRM tools.
• Market Analysis: Stay updated on industry trends and competitors to inform outreach and positioning.

Skills

BD experience

Agency landscape understanding

Communication & storytelling

Strategic thinking

Pitch decks collaboration

High-ticket sales

Cold outreach

International outreach

Lead generation

CRM proficiency

Tools

CRM tools

LinkedIn

Google Workspace

Job description

Position : Business Development Executive

Experience: 1-3 years

Opportunity Type: Full-time, Onsite

Start Date: Immediate

About Savvytree

Savvytree is a dynamic marketing and communications agency rooted in strategy and driven by creativity. We help brands scale smartly through storytelling, design, and digital solutions that actually move the needle. Whether you're building a brand from the ground up, launching a new campaign, or optimising for performance, we bring sharp thinking and standout creativity to every touchpoint.

Trusted by brands like Titan World, Helios Watch Store, IFFCO Urban Gardens, Zandu Care, Yamaha Music and K2India, we work closely with high-growth teams and marketing leaders to shape ideas into impact.

Requirements:

• 1-3 years of BD/Growth experience in a creative, digital, or branding agency
• Strong understanding of the agency landscape, from social to strategy to design
• Good communication and storytelling skills can pitch value, not just services
• Strategic thinker with commercial acumen
• Collaborate with creative + strategy team to build bespoke pitch decks
• Comfortable with high-ticket deals, retainers, and consultative selling
• Bonus: Experience selling to lifestyle, luxury, or D2C brands
• Cold outreach and lead generation
• International business outreach
• Prospect research and identifying relevant opportunities
• Connecting with potential clients across markets
• Supporting the BD team through the sales cycle
• Maintaining a consistent and organized outreach pipeline

Key Responsibilities:

Lead Generation and Prospecting:

Someone who understands the agency landscape: branding, strategy, content, social and knows how to lead value-driven conversations, not just service pitches. Identify and pursue new business opportunities for digital marketing services (SEO, Paid Ads, Social Media, Content, etc.) Identify and qualify potential leads through effective communication and rapport-building.

Email Marketing and LinkedIn Outreach:

Plan and execute targeted email and LinkedIn outreach campaigns to generate leads, follow up with prospects, and nurture potential clients through the sales funnel.

Proposal Development:

Creating compelling and customised proposals that showcase the agency's capabilities and demonstrate how they can address the client's specific needs.

Collaboration:

Working closely with the marketing team to generate leads. Schedule calls to understand client needs and pitch relevant services.

Sales Process Management:

Leading new business pitches, owning proposals and closing deals. Overseeing the entire sales cycle from initial contact to contract negotiation and closing, often working with senior team members to manage risks.

Reporting and Analysis

Maintain accurate records of prospects and communications using CRM tools.

Market Analysis: Stay updated on industry trends and competitors to inform outreach and positioning.

• 1-3 years of experience in business development or client acquisition at a marketing or creative agency (MANDATORY).
• Strong communication and negotiation skills with a confident client-facing approach
• Understanding of digital marketing services, trends, and platforms.
• Ability to work independently, prioritise leads, and meet monthly targets.
• Proficiency with CRM tools, Google Workspace, and LinkedIn
• Ability to understand and articulate client needs.
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team.