Business Development Manager

79 Bang Media; Kolkata District; On-site; INR 600,000 - 900,000; Full time

Job summary

79 Bang Media, based in Kolkata, is seeking a Business Development Manager to drive growth from prospecting to closing with hands-on client relationship management.

You will collaborate with strategy, creative and performance teams to tailor offerings, deliver pitches, and track pipeline and revenue metrics in a fast-paced, on-site environment.

Qualifications

• Strong business development, sales and account management skills including lead generation, pipeline management, and closing deals.
• Knowledge of digital marketing, brand strategy, and performance-driven campaigns.
• Excellent communication, negotiation, and presentation skills.
• Experience with CRM tools, sales reporting and data analysis.
• Experience collaborating with cross-functional teams in agency or marketing services.

Responsibilities

• Identify and pursue new business opportunities.
• Build and maintain client relationships.
• Manage end-to-end sales cycle from prospecting to closing.
• Research target markets and prepare pitches.
• Coordinate with internal teams to design proposals.
• Represent the company at industry events and report on pipeline and revenue performance.

Skills

Lead generation

Pipeline management

Closing deals

Digital marketing

Brand strategy

Performance-driven campaigns

Sales reporting

CRM tools

Cross-functional collaboration

Communication skills

Negotiation skills

Presentation skills

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Business/Marketing/Communications; MBA advantageous

MBA or professional certifications advantageous

Tools

CRM software

Job description

Company Description

79 Bang Media is a digital-first, full-service growth partner that builds brands through storytelling, strategy, and performance-driven creativity. Evolving from a focused digital marketing agency, the company now supports ambitious brands with cutting-edge advertising technology and compelling brand narratives. Services range from high-performance social and paid campaigns to brand identity, content production, and immersive digital experiences. The team focuses on turning visibility into measurable growth, creating scroll-stopping content and conversion-driven campaigns that transform audiences into customers. Applicants can expect to join a fast-moving, impact-focused environment where bold ideas and precise execution drive results.

Role Description

This is a full-time, on-site Business Development Manager role based in Kolkata. The Business Development Manager will identify and pursue new business opportunities, build and maintain client relationships, and manage the end-to-end sales cycle from prospecting to closing. Day-to-day responsibilities include researching target markets, preparing and delivering pitches, coordinating with internal teams to design proposals, and ensuring smooth onboarding of new clients. The role involves collaborating with the strategy, creative, and performance marketing teams to align client needs with 79 Bang Media’s service offerings, tracking sales metrics, and reporting on pipeline and revenue performance. The Business Development Manager will also represent the company at industry events, maintain a strong understanding of digital marketing trends, and contribute to long-term growth planning.

Qualifications

• Strong business development, sales, and account management skills, with experience in lead generation, pipeline management, and closing deals.
• Knowledge of digital marketing, brand strategy, and performance-driven campaigns, with the ability to translate client needs into suitable service offerings.
• Excellent communication, negotiation, and presentation skills, including the ability to build trust with stakeholders and influence decision-makers.
• Analytical and strategic thinking abilities, with competence in using CRM tools, sales reporting, and basic data analysis to inform decisions.
• Proven ability to work collaboratively with cross-functional teams (strategy, creative, performance, and production) to deliver client solutions.
• Bachelor’s degree in Business, Marketing, Communications, or a related field; an MBA or relevant professional certifications are an advantage.
• Prior experience in agency or marketing services business development, particularly within digital media or advertising, is highly beneficial.
• Self-driven, organized, and comfortable working in a fast-paced environment with clear revenue and growth targets.