Business development Executive(BDE)

Actcstudio; Chennai District; On-site; INR 334,800 - 558,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive pay

Performance-based appraisals

Opportunities to work on large-scale experiences

Job summary

A leading event marketing agency in Chennai is seeking a Business Development Executive. The role involves identifying and generating new business opportunities in social media, performance marketing, and corporate events. Ideal candidates will have a bachelor’s degree and 1-4 years in sales or business development. The position offers competitive pay and opportunities for creative engagement in exciting projects, contributing directly to the agency's growth.

Qualifications

• 1-4 years of experience in sales or business development, preferably in the event industry.
• Ability to communicate in 2-3 regional languages is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Generate new business leads for offline marketing and corporate events.
• Identify and approach corporates, brands, and SMEs.
• Assist in closing deals and achieving assigned sales targets.

Skills

Sales skills

Business development

Communication in multiple languages

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Business, Marketing, Management

MBA or sales certification

Job description

BDE should Identify and generate new business opportunities for Social Media, Performance Marketing, Influencer Marketing, SEO, Content. Pitch event concepts and services to potential clients. Coordinate with internal teams (creative, production, operations) to ensure client requirements are met.Key Responsibilities

Key Responsibilities

• Generate new business leads for:
• Offline / BTL marketing (branding, activations, on-ground promotions)
• Corporate events (conferences, product launches, annual meets, offsites, exhibitions, etc.)
• Identify and approach corporates, brands, startups, and SMEs
• Pitch company services to marketing heads, HR, admin, and decision-makers
• Understand client requirements and coordinate with internal teams for proposals & costing
• Assist in closing deals and converting leads into confirmed clients
• Achieve assigned sales targets
• Attend client meetings, presentations & networking events.

Does this soundlike you?

• Bachelor’s degree in Business, Marketing, Management, or related field
• 1–4 years of experience in sales or business development (event industry preferred)
• MBA or sales certification is a plus
• Ability to communicate in 2–3 regional languages would be added advantage.

What We Offer

• Competitive pay and performance-based appraisals
• Projects that span artists, films, concerts, and large-scale experiences
• Room to experiment with new formats, platforms, and growth strategies
• You’ll be part of a setup that values speed, strategy, and creative thinking, where your decisions directly shape campaign success.