Business Development Manager

Cytozon Technologies Pvt Ltd.; Chennai District; On-site; INR 600,000 - 1,200,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Commission up to 30%

Engagement flexibility

Job summary

Cytozon Technologies Pvt Ltd. in Chennai seeks an ambitious Business Development Manager to drive client acquisition for digital marketing solutions and monetize our Tamil digital news media platform.

You will target regional enterprises, D2C brands, educational institutions, real estate, and retail businesses, close retainers, and sell ad sponsorships and branded content. A hunter mindset and bilingual Tamil-English communication are essential; base pay with commissions up to 30% and flexible

Qualifications

• 2–5+ years in agency BD, media ad sales, or digital solution selling.
• Experience with vernacular media or regional B2B sales is an advantage.
• Freelancers with a strong sales track record are welcome.
• Industry network across Chennai and Tamil Nadu.

Responsibilities

• Target, pitch, and close monthly and annual retainers for full-funnel digital marketing services.
• Build a regional pipeline across enterprises, D2C brands, educational institutions, real estate, and retail.
• Partner with the Chief of Digital to tailor pitches, proposals and terms.
• Drive ad sales across our Tamil digital news ecosystem, including sponsorships and branded content.
• Pitch high-impact sponsorships and integrated studio segments.
• Manage end-to-end deal conversion and handoffs to creative/production teams.

Skills

Hunter mindset

Pitching & closing

Tamil-English bilingual

Job description

We are looking for an ambitious, revenue-focusedBusiness Development Manager to drive businessacquisition across two high-growth verticals.Collaborating directly with the Chief of Digital,you will identify, pitch, and secure retainers fordigital marketing solutions while monetizing ourindependent Tamil digital news media platformthrough sponsorships, branded content, and ad sales.

Digital Marketing Client Acquisition

• Target, pitch, and close monthly and annualretainers for full-funnel digital marketingservices including SEO, performance marketing,social media growth, brand positioning, andautomated content workflows.
• Build an active pipeline across regionalenterprises, D2C brands, educational institutions,real estate, and retail businesses.
• Partner closely with the Chief of Digital totailor pitch decks, commercial proposals,and closing terms.
• Drive ad sales across our digital newsecosystem, including video programming,social platforms, and digital web properties.
• Pitch high-impact show sponsorships,integrated studio segments, interview features,and branded vernacular content.
• Connect with regional media planners, PR andadvertising agencies, and independent businessowners targeting high-intent Tamil audiences.
• Own end-to-end deal conversion, from prospectingand initial discovery calls to commercialnegotiation and final signing.
• Ensure seamless client handoff to internalcreative and production teams for smoothcampaign kickoffs.
• Maintain clean pipeline tracking and submitregular revenue forecasts to the Chief of Digital.

Candidate Profile & Qualifications

• Experience:2–5+ years in agency business development,media ad sales, or digital solution selling.Experience with vernacular media or regionalB2B sales is an advantage. Seasoned freelancerswith a strong sales track record are also welcome.
• Industry Network:Existing relationships with regional marketingheads, media agencies, or business owners acrossChennai and Tamil Nadu.
• Commercial Acumen:Clear understanding of digital marketingdeliverables such as CPA, lead generation,social engagement, and publishing ad inventory.
• Communication:Exceptional presentation and pitch-closingcapability in both Tamil and English.
• Work Style:Self-starter with a hunter mindset, thrivingon high incentives, direct autonomy, andminimal bureaucratic lag.

Compensation & Culture

Competitive Pay + Commission

Base compensation with performance-drivenslabs offering up to 30% commission onclosed advertising and branding contracts.

Engagement Flexibility