Business Development Manager – Advertising & Video Production

CV Designer; Chennai District; On-site; INR 1,200,000 - 1,800,000; Full time

Job summary

CV Designer in Chennai seeks an experienced Business Development Manager to fuel client acquisition for advertising films, corporate videos, and digital campaigns. You will leverage an established network of marketing decision-makers to win production projects.

The role requires building long-term relationships with marketing heads, brand managers, agencies, and startup leaders while negotiating budgets and closing deals. A proven track record in media sales and project development is essential.

Qualifications

• 5+ years in business development or client acquisition in advertising/media sectors.
• Strong network of marketing decision-makers or agencies.
• Proven ability to convert discussions into production projects.
• Excellent negotiation, presentation, and relationship-building skills.

Responsibilities

• Drive client acquisition and revenue generation through existing networks.
• Identify and secure projects: TVCs, corporate/brand films, digital campaigns.
• Build and maintain relationships with marketing heads, brand managers, agencies.
• Present capabilities, develop proposals, negotiate budgets, close projects.
• Maintain a steady pipeline through networking and referrals.

Skills

Advertising & Media Sales

Client Acquisition

Relationship Management

Corporate Video & Film Production

Proposal Development

Negotiation & Closing

Networking & Industry Relations

Job description

Role Overview

We are looking for an experienced Business Development Manager to drive client acquisition for an established advertising and video production company based in Chennai.

The ideal candidate must have a strong existing network of marketing decision-makers and agencies and should be capable of bringing in projects related to advertising films, corporate videos, brand films, and digital campaigns.

This role is best suited for someone who understands the advertising ecosystem and already has relationships with marketing teams, brand managers, corporate communication heads, and agencies.

Key Responsibilities

• Client Acquisition & Revenue Generation
• Identify and secure new projects related to:
• Television commercials (TVC)
• Corporate films
• Brand films
• Product launch videos
• Digital advertising films
• Social media video campaigns
• Promotional and marketing videos
• Event and internal corporate communication videos
• Leverage existing industry connections and client relationships to generate consistent business opportunities.
• Relationship Management
• Develop and maintain strong relationships with:
• Marketing heads
• Brand managers
• Corporate communication teams
• Advertising agencies
• Digital marketing agencies
• Startup founders and leadership teams
• The candidate should ideally have an active network that can generate production opportunities.
• Business Development & Pitching
• Identify brands planning advertising or marketing campaigns.
• Initiate conversations with marketing teams regarding video production requirements.
• Present the companys capabilities and production strengths.
• Collaborate with creative and production teams to develop proposals.
• Negotiate budgets and close projects.
• Market Development
• Identify emerging brands and companies investing in marketing and advertising.
• Build a consistent pipeline of projects through networking and referrals.
• Represent the production company in industry meetings and marketing events when required.

Candidate Requirements

The ideal candidate should:

• Have 5+ years of experience in business development or client acquisition within:
• Advertising agencies
• Production houses
• Digital marketing agencies
• Media companies
• Corporate marketing teams
• Possess an existing network of marketing decision-makers or agencies who require video production services.
• Be comfortable approaching brands and converting discussions into production projects.
• Understand advertising, marketing communication, and video production requirements.
• Have strong negotiation, presentation, and relationship-building skills.

Key Skills

• Advertising & Media Sales
• Client Acquisition
• Relationship Management
• Corporate Video & Film Production Understanding
• Proposal Development
• Negotiation & Closing
• Networking & Industry Relationship Building
• Compensation
• Competitive fixed salary with high-performance incentives based on projects generated and revenue brought in.
• Candidates with strong industry connections capable of generating immediate business opportunities will be preferred.