Senior Manager Sales Business Development

Forward Slash Media Solutions; Ernakulam; On-site; INR 502,000 - 558,000; Full time

Job summary

Forward Slash Media Solutions in India is seeking an experienced Business Development Manager to drive revenue growth by acquiring new clients and expanding existing accounts across branding, advertising, digital marketing, and integrated communications.

The role requires 6–8 years in BD/sales in media or digital agencies, a proven revenue track record, and strong presentation, negotiation, and proposal skills. Monthly salary ₹45,000–₹50,000 plus incentives.

Qualifications

• 6–8 years in business development/sales within Media House, Marcom or Digital Marketing agency.
• Proven track record of achieving revenue targets.
• Strong understanding of the Digital Marketing Ecosystem.

Responsibilities

• New Business Acquisition: Identify, prospect, and generate leads across sectors and convert them into long-term clients.
• Revenue & Pipeline Management: Own and achieve monthly, quarterly, and annual revenue targets with a healthy pipeline.
• Market Intelligence & Strategy: Track trends, analyze competitors, and identify new revenue streams to grow the business.

Skills

Digital Marketing Ecosystem

Presentation skills

Negotiation

Communication skills

Proposal writing

Tools

PowerPoint

Google Slides

Job description

Pay: ₹45,000 - ₹50,000 + Incentives

Job description: Role Overview

The Business Development Manager is responsible for driving revenue growth by acquiring new clients, expanding existing accounts, and identifying strategic business opportunities across branding, advertising, digital marketing, and integrated communication services.

New Business Acquisition

• Identify, prospect, and generate leads across sectors (real estate, retail, FMCG, entertainment, etc.)
• Develop customized proposals aligned with client business objectives
• Convert leads into long-term clients through consultative selling

Revenue & Pipeline Management

• Own and achieve monthly, quarterly, and annual revenue targets
• Maintain a healthy sales pipeline and forecast accuracy

Market Intelligence & Strategy

• Track market trends in advertising, digital marketing, influencer marketing, and media buying
• Analyze competitor offerings and pricing models
• Identify new revenue streams (e.g., performance marketing, influencer collaborations, AI-driven campaigns)

Key Requirements:

Experience

• 6–8 years in business development/sales within Media House, Marcom or Digital Marketing agency
• Proven track record of achieving revenue targets

Skills

• Strong understanding of:
• Digital Marketing Eco-system
• Good presentation, negotiation, and communication skills
• Ability to build proposals and pitch decks

Tools & Competencies

• Proposal & presentation tools (PowerPoint, Google Slides)
• Basic understanding of analytics and campaign metrics