Business Development Specialist Media & Advertising

leading-edge; Mumbai; Hybrid; INR 670,000 - 1,116,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Remote work

Flexible work setup

Job summary

leading-edge is seeking a results-driven Business Development Specialist to expand its footprint in advertising, media, and social media marketing in Mumbai. You will identify opportunities, pitch services, and build relationships with agencies and brands.

This 3–6 month contract offers remote or onsite work with potential for permanent roles after completion. You will collaborate with creative teams, drive revenue growth, and navigate a fast-paced industry to deliver measurable results.

Qualifications

• Experience in business development within advertising, media, or social media marketing.
• Agency background or strong industry network preferred.
• Excellent communication, negotiation, and presentation skills.
• Self-motivated and target-driven.

Responsibilities

• Identify and develop new business opportunities in advertising and media.
• Build and maintain relationships with agencies, brands, and decision-makers.
• Collaborate with internal creative and production teams to align client needs with services.
• Drive revenue growth through strategic pitching, networking, and market intelligence.

Skills

Business development

Advertising

Media

Social media

Agency network

Communication

Negotiation

Presentation

Self-motivated

Target-oriented

Job description

Title: Business Development Specialist – Media & Advertising

Location

Mumbai, India (Remote or Onsite)

Contract

3–6 months (possibility of permanent role after completion)

About the Role

Our client, a high-energy, top-tier production house, is seeking driven business development specialists to help expand its footprint in the advertising, media, and social media marketing space.

Key Responsibilities

• Identify and develop new business opportunities in the advertising and media sectors.
• Build and maintain strong relationships with agencies, brands, and key decision-makers.
• Collaborate with internal creative and production teams to align client needs with services offered.
• Drive revenue growth through strategic pitching, networking, and market intelligence.

Requirements

• Proven experience in business development within advertising, media, or social media marketing.
• Agency background or strong industry network preferred.
• Excellent communication, negotiation, and presentation skills.
• Self-motivated and target-oriented.

Why Join Us

• Work with a highly skilled, creative, and fast-paced team.
• Opportunity to influence projects from concept to execution.
• Flexible work setup (Remote or Onsite).