We're Hiring | Business Development Manager

ROUND THE CLOCK EVENTS; Bengaluru; On-site; INR 756,000 - 924,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Fixed salary ₹8.4 LPA

Travel expenses as per policy

Job summary

Round The Clock Events Private Limited is a Bengaluru-based event and brand experience agency seeking a commercially driven Business Development Manager with a proven track record in the industry. You will own new business acquisition, build a corporate client pipeline and aim for clearly defined monthly revenue targets.

The role requires hands-on, revenue-focused activity and the ability to win new business, not just manage relationships; travel to meet clients will be required as needed.

Qualifications

• 5–10 years of direct business development experience in the event management industry.
• Proven track record of acquiring clients and converting opportunities into confirmed event projects.
• Strong understanding of corporate events, conferences, brand activations, exhibitions and experiential marketing.

Responsibilities

• Identify, approach and acquire corporate clients for event management and brand experience services.
• Build a consistent pipeline through proactive outreach, networking, referrals and industry connections.
• Develop relationships with marketing heads, HR leaders, procurement teams, brand managers and senior decision-makers.

Skills

New business dev

Lead generation

Client engagement

Pitching

Sales cycle

Revenue targets

Strategic collaboration

Market development

Reporting & forecasting

Job description

Round The Clock Events Private Limited is an independent, creative-led event and brand experience agency that has been transforming ideas into impactful brand experiences across India since 2015.

We bring strategy, creativity, production and execution together to deliver experiences that connect people and move brands forward. Our expertise spans corporate events, conferences, product launches, brand activations, exhibitions, artist management, large-format AV production and endurance events.

Based in Bengaluru, we deliver experiences across India.

The Opportunity

Company Description

Round The Clock Events Private Limited is an independent, creative-led event and brand experience agency that has been transforming ideas into impactful brand experiences across India since 2015.

We bring strategy, creativity, production and execution together to deliver experiences that connect people and move brands forward. Our expertise spans corporate events, conferences, product launches, brand activations, exhibitions, artist management, large-format AV production and endurance events.

Based in Bengaluru, we deliver experiences across India.

The Opportunity

We are looking for a commercially drivenBusiness Development Manager with a proven track record of winning business within the event management industry.

This is a hands-on, revenue-focused role for someone who understands the corporate events landscape, can build relationships with key decision-makers, and knows how to convert opportunities into confirmed projects.

The successful candidate will take ownership of new business acquisition, develop a strong corporate client pipeline and work towards clearly defined monthly revenue targets.

We are looking for someone who can bring business in—not someone who only manages relationships or coordinates existing accounts.

Key Responsibilities

• New Business Acquisition:Identify, approach and acquire corporate clients for event management and brand experience services.
• Lead Generation & Prospecting:Build a consistent pipeline through proactive outreach, networking, referrals and industry connections.
• Corporate Client Engagement:Develop relationships with marketing heads, HR leaders, procurement teams, brand managers and senior decision-makers.
• Pitching & Presentations:Lead client meetings, agency credentials presentations, proposals and pitches with confidence and commercial clarity.
• Sales & Conversion:Manage the complete sales cycle, from prospecting and requirement discovery to negotiation and project confirmation.
• Revenue Ownership:Achieve agreed monthly business development targets and maintain a healthy sales pipeline.
• Strategic Collaboration:Work with creative, strategy and production teams to develop relevant, commercially viable event solutions.
• Market Development:Identify new accounts, emerging opportunities and avenues for sustainable business growth.
• Reporting & Forecasting:Maintain accurate pipeline records, sales forecasts and regular business development updates.

Experience & Qualifications

• 5–10 years of direct business development experience in the event management industry.
• A demonstrable track record of acquiring clients and converting opportunities into confirmed event projects.
• Strong understanding of corporate events, conferences, brand activations, exhibitions and experiential marketing.
• Excellent presentation, communication, negotiation and closing skills.
• Confidence in pitching to senior stakeholders and presenting proposals to corporate clients.
• The ability to independently generate leads, build a pipeline and take ownership of revenue targets.
• A proactive, commercially minded approach with strong accountability and follow-through.
• Willingness to travel for client meetings and business development activities as required.

Important Eligibility Criteria

This position requiresproven event-industry business development experience.

Candidates from unrelated industries, freshers, and professionals whose experience is limited to event operations, project execution or client servicing without direct responsibility for business acquisition will not be considered.

Applicants should be able to demonstrate their individual contribution to winning new clients and generating event business.

Compensation & Benefits

• Annual fixed compensation: ₹8.4 LPA
• Business travel expenses for approved client meetings and business development activities, as per company policy.

This is a target-driven position with defined monthly business development expectations and clear accountability for results.