Business Development Associate

– Business Development Associate

Company: Tempest Advertising Pvt. Ltd.

Location: Mumbai

Experience: 1–2 Years (Maximum 2 Years)

Employment Type: Full-Time

About Tempest Advertising

Tempest Advertising is a 28-year-old, full-service advertising and communications agency with offices in Hyderabad, Pune, Bengaluru, and Mumbai. We specialize in building meaningful brand experiences through creativity, strategy, and integrated marketing solutions.

We are looking for an enthusiastic, proactive, and result-oriented Business Development Associate to support our business growth initiatives in Mumbai.

Key Responsibilities

1. Lead Generation & Prospecting

• Identify and research potential clients across industries.
• Generate qualified business leads through LinkedIn, cold calling, emails, networking, and market research.
• Build and maintain a database of prospective clients and key decision-makers.
• Schedule introductory meetings with potential clients.

2. Business Development & Client Acquisition

• Reach out to prospective clients and introduce Tempests advertising, branding, and digital marketing services.
• Understand client requirements and identify potential business opportunities.
• Coordinate with internal teams to prepare proposals, credentials, and presentations.
• Support client pitches, business meetings, and follow-ups.
• Assist in converting qualified leads into business opportunities.

3. Market Research & Business Intelligence

• Research market trends, competitor activities, and emerging business opportunities.
• Identify companies that may require advertising, branding, creative, or digital marketing services.
• Explore networking opportunities, industry events, and potential business partnerships.

4. Sales Pipeline & Reporting

• Maintain accurate records of leads, meetings, proposals, and follow-ups.
• Track business development activities and update the sales pipeline regularly.
• Prepare weekly reports on leads generated, meetings scheduled, and business opportunities.
• Work towards assigned lead generation and business development targets.

Required Skills & Qualifications

• Bachelors degree in Marketing, Business Administration, Mass Communication, or a related field.
• 1–2 years of experience in business development, lead generation, or B2B sales.
• Experience in an advertising, digital marketing, branding, or creative agency will be an added advantage.
• Strong verbal and written communication skills.
• Confidence in cold calling, prospecting, and approaching new clients.
• Good research, presentation, and interpersonal skills.
• Familiarity with LinkedIn prospecting, MS Excel, and CRM tools.
• Self-motivated, organized, and comfortable working with targets.
• Willingness to attend client meetings and networking events in Mumbai.

What We Are Looking For

Someone who is curious, energetic, confident in approaching new people, and genuinely interested in building a career in business development within the advertising industry.

Important Eligibility Criteria

This opening is strictly for early-career professionals with a maximum of 2 years of work experience. Candidates with more than 2 years of experience or those currently holding senior-level positions are requested not to apply.

How to Apply

Interested and eligible candidates can share their updated resumes with the subject line Application – Business Development Associate | Mumbai.