Business Development Specialist

TalentStrong; Gurugram District; On-site; INR 3,000,000 - 4,200,000; Full time

Job summary

TalentStrong in Gurugram, India, is seeking a senior Business Development Manager to drive high-value client acquisition and expand the agency’s presence across India and international markets. This ownership-driven BD role requires opening doors, building relationships with decision-makers, and guiding complex sales conversations to revenue.

The role demands 6-8 years of BD/ Sales experience in agencies, a strong CXO network, and proven revenue targets.

Qualifications

• 6-8 years of experience in Business Development / Sales.
• Experience with advertising, digital, branding, media or integrated marketing agencies.
• Strong existing network among CXOs, Marketing Heads, Brand Managers and business owners.
• Proven track record of achieving revenue targets.
• Strong consultative selling and negotiation skills.
• Excellent executive presence and communication.
• Strong commercial acumen with the ability to independently lead client conversations.
• Experience handling multi-service agency pitches.
• High ownership, accountability and relationship-building capabilities.

Responsibilities

• Drive new business across integrated marketing solutions.
• Build relationships with CXOs, Founders, Marketing Heads & Procurement teams.
• Develop market expansion strategies across priority regions.
• Build and manage a strong pipeline of high-value opportunities.
• Lead client presentations, negotiations & commercial discussions.
• Work closely with strategy, creative and other internal teams to build winning pitches.
• Build strategic partnerships and referral channels.
• Represent the agency at industry events and networking forums.
• Mentor junior BD professionals and drive revenue forecasting.

Skills

Executive presence

Negotiation

Consultative selling

Relationship building

CXO networking

Revenue forecasting

Job description

A leading integrated marketing agency is looking for an experienced Business Development Manager to drive high-value client acquisition, build strategic partnerships, and expand its presence across India and international markets.

This is a senior, ownership-driven BD role for someone who knows how to open doors, build relationships with decision-makers, lead complex sales conversations, and convert opportunities into revenue.

What you'll be responsible for:

• Driving new business across integrated marketing solutions
• Building relationships with CXOs, Founders, Marketing Heads & Procurement teams
• Developing market expansion strategies across priority regions
• Building and managing a strong pipeline of high-value opportunities
• Leading client presentations, negotiations & commercial discussions
• Working closely with strategy, creative and other internal teams to build winning pitches
• Building strategic partnerships and referral channels
• Representing the agency at industry events and networking forums
• Mentoring junior BD professionals and driving revenue forecasting

What we're looking for:

• 6-8 years of experience in Business Development / Sales
• Experience with advertising, digital, branding, media, PR or integrated marketing agencies
• Strong existing network among CXOs, Marketing Heads, Brand Managers and business owners
• Proven track record of achieving revenue targets
• Strong consultative selling and negotiation skills
• Excellent executive presence and communication
• Strong commercial acumen with the ability to independently lead client conversations
• Experience handling multi-service agency pitches
• High ownership, accountability and relationship-building capabilities