Business Development Associate

About the Company - At People of India (POI), we create stories that inspire, educate, and connect. Through our various IPs including talk shows / Podcast, travel vlogs, and short-form content, we dive deep into people’s journeys and the essence of diverse cities, cultures, and experiences.

About the Role - We are seeking a results-driven Business Development team members. This role is designed for a professional who thrives in ideating, pitching, and driving new business opportunities while collaborating with internal teams to deliver successful campaigns. The ideal candidate will have their core strengths around pitching creative concepts and negotiating deals. Language proficiency is extremely important, English and Hindi both. Other languages are a plus.

Responsibilities

• Pitching Creative Concepts: Actively pitch and present new business ideas and concepts to potential clients, aligning with their objectives and needs.
• Ideating with the Content Team: Collaborate with the content and creative teams to brainstorm new opportunities and develop compelling campaign ideas that align with client goals.
• Proposal Development & Client Engagement: Develop detailed proposals for clients, explaining each aspect of the campaign, deliverables, and expected outcomes. Present these proposals to clients and refine them as necessary based on feedback.
• Negotiation & Deal Finalization: Lead negotiations with clients to finalize contracts, ensuring mutually beneficial terms, and close deals in alignment with company targets.
• Revenue Generation: Focus on developing long-term business relationships that contribute to consistent revenue generation through repeat business and long-term contracts.

Qualifications

• Required Skills
• Pitching & Presentation Skills: Ability to confidently pitch new ideas and present detailed proposals to clients, showcasing creativity, market insights, and clear communication.
• Negotiation & Deal Closure: Proven experience negotiating contracts, managing client expectations, and successfully closing business deals.
• Collaboration & Teamwork: Strong ability to work seamlessly with internal teams (content, marketing, and brand) to deliver successful campaigns.
• Problem Solving: Ability to quickly identify challenges and come up with strategic solutions for both clients and the internal team.
• Communication: Excellent verbal and written communication skills, with the ability to articulate ideas clearly and persuasively to clients and teams.
• Time Management & Organization: Ability to manage multiple projects simultaneously, prioritize tasks, and meet deadlines.

Preferred Skills

• Industry Knowledge: Experience in Entertainment & Media industry is a plus.
• Technical Skills: Well versed with social media apps. (Instagram Facebook etc)