Business Development Manager

Company Description Umang Communications Private Limited is a complete advertising and events solutions company based in Guwahati, in Northeast India. The organization works across advertising, signage, custom decor solutions, exhibitions, and a wide range of events for diverse clients. A team of young, creative, and dynamic professionals brings fresh ideas and extensive experience in events, exhibitions, and entertainment. Umang focuses on delivering excellent, quality services while simplifying and streamlining event design, research, conceptualization, coordination, and evaluation for clients. The company manages activities such as dealer meets, product launches, roadshows, mall activations, outdoor media, customized decor, and branding solutions, aiming to ensure impact and lasting value for every engagement.

Role Description The Business Development Manager is a full-time, on-site role based in Guwahati. This role is responsible for identifying new business opportunities in advertising, events, exhibitions, and custom decor solutions, as well as nurturing relationships with existing clients. Daily activities include prospecting and lead generation, meeting potential clients, understanding their requirements, and preparing tailored proposals and presentations. The Business Development Manager collaborates closely with the creative, design, and operations teams to develop solutions, negotiate contracts, and ensure smooth handover from sales to execution. The role also involves market research, tracking industry trends in advertising and events, maintaining a robust sales pipeline, and reporting on business development performance and targets.

Qualifications

• Strong sales and business development skills, including lead generation, client relationship management, and negotiation abilities.
• Knowledge of advertising, events, exhibitions, and branding solutions, with the ability to translate client needs into effective service offerings.
• Experience in proposal writing, presentation development, and basic marketing or promotional planning.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to engage stakeholders at different levels and work collaboratively with internal teams.
• Good organizational and time-management skills, with attention to detail and capacity to manage multiple projects and deadlines.
• Prior experience in event management, advertising, or a related industry is preferred.
• Bachelors degree in Business, Marketing, Communications, or a related field, or equivalent practical experience.
• Comfort with local market dynamics in Guwahati and Northeast India, including willingness to travel for client meetings and on-ground activities as required.