Tempest Advertising - Business Development Manager

Business Development Manager Pune.

We are looking for a dynamic and driven Business Development Manager to spearhead client acquisition and revenue growth in Pune and Maharashtra markets.

The ideal candidate will have a strong background in advertising, digital marketing, and media sales with a proven ability to build relationships, close deals, and drive business strategy aligned with our agencys goals.

• Identify potential clients and sectors aligning with agencys portfolio and services.
• Stay updated on industry trends, competitor analysis, and emerging opportunities.
• Develop and execute sales strategies to attract new clients in advertising and digital marketing space.
• Leverage CRMs and tools like Apollo, Easyleads, Kaspr, and Sales Navigator to identify leads and right POCs (Marketing Heads, Brand Directors).
• Conduct cold calls, emails, and LinkedIn outreach to build a robust pipeline.
• Present tailored proposals with detailed service breakdowns to justify quotations.
• Follow up consistently to nurture leads and ensure smooth onboarding of clients.
• Maintain strong relationships to secure repeat business and referrals.
• Work closely with creative, strategy, and marketing teams to align business development initiatives with agency capabilities.
• Drive content marketing and thought leadership activities to enhance agency visibility.
• Minimum 5 years of experience in business development roles in advertising, media, or digital

marketing agencies.

• Experience in space selling in Pune/Maharashtra media industry is a plus.

• Proven track record of securing high-value clients and growing revenue.
• Strong understanding of the Pune & Maharashtra market landscape and network.
• Excellent communication skills (English, Hindi, Marathi) with persuasive presentation and email writing skills.
• Active on LinkedIn and other social platforms for professional networking.
• Familiarity with sales and prospecting tools (CRM, Sales Navigator, etc.
• Degree in marketing, Business Administration, or related field.
• Proactive, self-motivated, and results driven.
• Strong negotiation and problem-solving abilities.
• Ability to work independently and as part of a cross-functional team.
• Good understanding of value proposition and case study presentation to clients.
• Be part of a high-energy team shaping the future of advertising and digital marketing.
• Opportunity to work with premium brands and create award-winning campaigns.
• Competitive compensation and growth prospects.