Business Development Manager

LIMRA EVENTS MEDIA SOLUTIONS PVT LTD; Pune District; On-site; INR 900,000 - 1,500,000; Full time

Job summary

LIMRA EVENTS MEDIA SOLUTIONS PVT LTD in Pune is seeking a Business Development Manager to drive growth in the events and experiential marketing sector. You will identify opportunities, meet prospective clients, and build a strong sales pipeline through proposals, presentations, and negotiations.

You will collaborate with internal teams to align client expectations with capabilities, track market trends, and provide forecasts to management.

Qualifications

• Strong business development, sales and client relationship management skills.
• Experience in event management or experiential marketing.
• Excellent communication, presentation and negotiation skills.

Responsibilities

• Identify and pursue new business opportunities in the events sector.
• Meet prospective clients, understand requirements, and build a strong sales pipeline.
• Prepare proposals, deliver presentations, and negotiate contracts to close deals.

Skills

Business development

Sales

Client relationships

Education

Bachelor's degree in Business/Marketing/Communications

MBA or equivalent

Tools

CRM software

MS Office

Job description

Company Description LIMRA EVENTS MEDIA SOLUTIONS PVT LTD (Limra Events) is an experiential marketing and event solutions company that delivers corporate events, exhibitions, dealer meets, retail branding, BTL activities, roadshows, brand promotions, and event production across India. The team manages end-to-end project execution, including planning, design, fabrication, production, and on-ground implementation tailored to client requirements. Limra Events is known for meeting tight timelines, handling large-scale, multi-city events, and building long-term relationships with clients and business partners. The company's strength lies in its skilled team and strong vendor network, which enable smooth delivery and repeat business. Limra Events continues to grow, focusing on creating memorable experiences and supporting brand-building for a diverse range of clients.

Role Description This is a full-time, on-site Business Development Manager role based in Pune City. The Business Development Manager will identify and pursue new business opportunities, generate leads, and build a robust sales pipeline within the events and experiential marketing sector. Responsibilities include meeting prospective clients, understanding their requirements, preparing proposals, delivering presentations, and negotiating contracts to close deals. The role involves maintaining relationships with existing clients, ensuring high levels of satisfaction, and seeking opportunities for repeat and cross-selling of services. The Business Development Manager will collaborate closely with internal teams to align client expectations with operational capabilities, track market trends, and provide regular reports and forecasts to management.

Qualifications

• Strong business development, sales, and client relationship management skills, with a focus on corporate and brand-facing clients.
• Experience in event management, experiential marketing, or related industries, including understanding of event production, branding, and BTL activities.
• Excellent communication, presentation, and negotiation skills, with the ability to clearly articulate value propositions and close deals.
• Proficiency in basic business tools (e.g., CRM software, MS Office) and comfort with preparing proposals, forecasts, and reports.
• Proven ability to work on-site with cross-functional teams, manage multiple opportunities simultaneously, and meet revenue and activity targets.
• Bachelor's degree in Business, Marketing, Communications, or a related field; an MBA or equivalent postgraduate qualification is an advantage.
• Prior experience in the Pune market or similar metropolitan regions, with an existing network in corporate, brand, or agency ecosystems, is beneficial.
• Willingness to travel for client meetings and events as required, and to work flexible hours around event schedules.