Marketing Business Development Executive - Stifons

Stifons Limited; Bengaluru; Hybrid; INR 600,000 - 900,000; Full time

Job summary

Thistle Media in Bangalore is seeking a Marketing Business Development Executive to accelerate growth, generate leads, and close deals. You will also manage client engagements and tailor digital marketing solutions to client goals.

You will collaborate with internal teams to ensure seamless project execution, maintain CRM data and forecasts, and drive revenue growth through upselling and cross-selling opportunities.

Qualifications

• 2+ years of BD or agency sales experience.
• Strong knowledge of SEO, Google Ads, Meta Ads, and social media marketing.
• Excellent communication and negotiation skills.
• Experience using CRM systems for sales reporting.

Responsibilities

• Generate qualified leads via referrals, LinkedIn, networking, outbound outreach, and digital channels.
• Conduct client meetings, presentations, and solution pitches.
• Own end-to-end sales cycle from lead generation to deal closure.
• Recommend tailored digital marketing solutions aligned with client goals.
• Build and nurture long-term client relationships.
• Drive client retention through upselling and cross-selling opportunities.
• Collaborate with internal teams for seamless project execution.
• Maintain CRM, sales pipeline, forecasts, and performance reports.

Skills

Lead generation

Client engagement

Sales negotiation

Relationship building

Communication

Digital marketing knowledge

CRM usage

Tools

CRM software

Job description

Job Title: Marketing Business Development Executive

Company: Thistle Media

Job Type: Full-Time

Location: Bangalore (Preferred)

Experience: 2+ Years

Work Mode: On-site/Hybrid (Based on company policy)

About the Role

We're looking for a driven Business Development & Client Engagement Executive to accelerate business growth, build lasting client relationships, and deliver strategic digital marketing solutions. If you enjoy networking, consultative selling, and closing deals, this role is for you.

What You'll Do

• Generate qualified leads through referrals, LinkedIn, networking, outbound outreach, and digital channels.
• Conduct client meetings, presentations, and solution pitches.
• Own the end-to-end sales cycle—from lead generation to deal closure.
• Recommend tailored digital marketing solutions aligned with client goals.
• Build and nurture long-term client relationships.
• Drive client retention through upselling and cross-selling opportunities.
• Collaborate with internal teams for seamless project execution.
• Maintain CRM, sales pipeline, forecasts, and performance reports.

What We're Looking For

• 2+ years of Business Development, Client Servicing, or Agency Sales experience.
• Strong understanding of SEO, Google Ads, Meta Ads, Social Media Marketing, Performance Marketing, Website Development, Analytics, and Content Marketing.
• Excellent communication, presentation, negotiation, and relationship-building skills.
• Proven track record of achieving sales and revenue targets.
• Experience with CRM platforms, sales reporting and proposals creation.

Nice to Have

• Experience managing healthcare, education, retail, hospitality, or local business clients.
• Knowledge of Google Analytics, SEO tools, marketing automation.

Success Looks Like

• Consistent revenue growth.
• Strong lead-to-client conversion.
• High client retention and satisfaction.
• Successful upselling and account growth.
• Accurate sales forecasting and CRM management.