Business Development Specialist

Company Description Idex is a fast-growing design and content company based in Bangalore, focused on helping brands gain strong digital visibility and connect meaningfully with their audiences. The team specializes in UI design, branding, and content creation, combining enriching design with engaging storytelling to build memorable brand experiences. Idex works across digital design, brand enhancement, environmental branding, and print and design, offering end-to-end creative solutions. With a strong regional presence and a diverse client portfolio, Idex provides opportunities to work on high-impact projects for brands across Asia. The company values creativity, fresh ideas, and collaborative teamwork to deliver distinctive, high-quality service.

Role Description The Business Development Specialist is a full-time, on-site role based in Bengaluru, responsible for driving growth by identifying and pursuing new business opportunities. This role involves prospecting potential clients, qualifying leads, and building long-term relationships with brands that can benefit from Idexs design and content services. Day-to-day tasks include conducting market and industry research, preparing proposals and presentations, coordinating with internal design and content teams, and managing the sales pipeline. The specialist will engage in regular client meetings, follow-ups, and negotiations to close deals, while maintaining accurate records of activities and outcomes. The role also includes gathering client feedback and collaborating with leadership to refine service offerings and business development strategies.

Experience: 3–4 years (prior agency experience preferred)

Employment Type: Full-time.

The Role

As a BDE, youll drive our agencys growth by finding new brand partnerships, pitching to decision-makers (CMOs, Founders, Marketing Heads), and turning leads into long-term clients. Youll work at the intersection of creative strategy and proactive sales.

What Youll Do

• Lead Generation & Prospecting: Research and identify potential brands, startups, and corporate clients across Bangalore and pan-India. Start conversations through LinkedIn, cold emails, direct networking, and industry referrals.
• Pitching & Presentation: Work with our creative and strategy teams to build winning, tailored pitch decks for prospective clients.
• Deal Closure: Understand client requirements, negotiate commercial budgets, align on campaign timelines, and close contracts.
• Market Intelligence: Stay on top of advertising trends, competitor strategies, and digital platform shifts.

What Were Looking For

• 3–4 years of business development or sales experience, ideally in a digital marketing, PR, media, or ad agency
• Exceptional spoken and written English with persuasive presentation skills
• An entrepreneurial mindset, with the resilience to handle rejections and the short sales cycles typical of a startup