Business Development Executive

Innovative Events and Exhibitors; Raipur; On-site; INR 300,000 - 480,000; Full time

Job summary

Innovative Events and Exhibitors is seeking a proactive Business Development Executive in Raipur to identify new business opportunities and build strong client relationships in the events and exhibitions sector. You will conduct market research, develop outreach strategies, and coordinate with internal teams to tailor offerings for clients.

The role requires excellent communication and negotiation skills, experience in lead generation and account management, and the ability to attend events

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in a business, marketing, communications field or equivalent practical experience.
• Strong communication, presentation and interpersonal skills.
• Proven ability to generate leads and manage a sales pipeline for events/exhibitions.
• Experience in account management and building long-term client relationships.
• Prior sales or business development in events, media, or related industries.

Responsibilities

• Identify and pursue new business opportunities within the events and exhibitions space.
• Conduct market research and develop outreach strategies to generate leads.
• Manage key accounts and prepare proposals to align offerings with client needs.
• Coordinate with marketing and operations to ensure seamless project execution.
• Attend industry events and maintain accurate records of sales activities for revenue growth.

Skills

Lead Generation

Pipeline mgmt

Account management

Negotiation

Sales

CRM tools

MS Office

Communication

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Business/Marketing/Communications

Tools

CRM tools

MS Office

Job description

Company Description Innovative Events and Exhibitors is a forward-thinking agency that brings innovation and excellence to magazines and exhibitions. The organization specializes in curating compelling content and designing memorable experiences that engage and inspire diverse audiences. It is renowned for hosting annual flagship events such as Imaarāt Design Festival, Imaarāt Ideas Magazines, and HI-PEC Expo and Summit. These platforms showcase the latest collections from India’s leading designers and connect professionals across creative and business communities, offering rich opportunities for collaboration and growth.

Role Description This is a full-time, on-site Business Development Executive role based in Raipur. The Business Development Executive will be responsible for identifying and pursuing new business opportunities, generating leads, and building strong relationships with clients and partners across the events and exhibitions space. Daily tasks include conducting market research, developing outreach strategies, managing key accounts, preparing proposals, and coordinating with internal teams to align offerings with client needs. The role also involves attending industry events, maintaining accurate records of sales activities, and contributing to revenue growth through proactive communication and follow-up. The individual will collaborate closely with marketing and operations to ensure seamless execution of projects and a high standard of client satisfaction.

Qualifications

• Strong skills in New Business Development and Business strategy to identify opportunities and drive growth.
• Ability to perform effective Lead Generation and pipeline management for events, exhibitions, and related services.
• Excellent Communication skills, including presentation, negotiation, and interpersonal abilities.
• Experience in Account Management, maintaining long-term client relationships and ensuring repeat business.
• Proven experience in sales or business development, preferably within events, exhibitions, media, or related industries.
• Bachelor’s degree in Business, Marketing, Communications, or a related field, or equivalent practical experience.
• Strong organizational and time-management skills, with the ability to handle multiple projects and deadlines.
• Comfort working in an on-site, client-facing role in Raipur, with flexibility to attend events and meetings as needed.
• Proficiency with CRM tools, MS Office, and basic reporting and analytics is beneficial.