Business Development Manager (Mandatory: 1–2 years of experience in a marketing agency)

Business Development Manager

Location: Indiranagar, Bangalore (On-site)

Experience: 2–5 Years

Employment Type: Full-Time

Industry: Digital Marketing / Branding / Creative Agency

Salary: ₹4–6 LPA

Sales Model: Direct Sales (On-site client meetings required)

Working days: 6 days ( Sunday off)

About the Role

Skillmate is looking for a passionate and results-driven Business Development Manager to drive business growth by acquiring new clients and building long-term relationships.

This role is ideal for someone with proven experience in a Digital Marketing or Creative Agency who enjoys meeting clients, presenting marketing solutions, and closing deals. The role requires regular on-site client meetings across Bangalore, making excellent presentation, negotiation, and communication skills essential.

If you are target-driven, confident in pitching digital marketing services, and thrive in a fast-paced agency environment, we'd love to hear from you.

Key Responsibilities

• Identify and generate new business opportunities through cold calling, networking, referrals, and outbound prospecting.
• Conduct on-site client meetings to understand business requirements and build strong relationships.
• Deliver impactful sales presentations and pitch digital marketing solutions to business owners and decision-makers.
• Prepare customized proposals, quotations, and marketing strategies in coordination with the internal team.
• Negotiate commercial terms and successfully close deals.
• Build and maintain long-term client relationships to encourage repeat business and referrals.
• Collaborate with the marketing and operations teams to ensure smooth client onboarding and project handover.
• Maintain a healthy sales pipeline and regularly update the CRM.
• Achieve monthly and quarterly sales targets.
• Represent the company at networking events, exhibitions, and corporate meetings.
• Stay updated on industry trends, competitor activities, and emerging marketing opportunities.
• Requirements
• Bachelor's degree in Business, Marketing, Sales, or a related field.
• 2–5 years of experience in a Digital Marketing Agency or Creative Agency (Mandatory).
• Proven experience in Direct B2B Sales.
• Experience conducting on-site client meetings and delivering sales presentations is mandatory.
• Excellent communication, negotiation, and presentation skills.
• Strong understanding of digital marketing services and branding solutions.
• Ability to build relationships with CXOs, founders, and key decision-makers.
• Self-motivated, target-oriented, and capable of working independently.
• Willingness to travel across Bangalore for client meetings.
• Owning a two-wheeler or four-wheeler is a plus.

Preferred Industry Experience

Candidates with experience selling any of the following services will be preferred:

• Social Media Marketing
• Performance Marketing (Meta & Google Ads)
• Search Engine Optimization (SEO)
• Local SEO
• Website Design & Development
• Branding & Identity Design
• Influencer Marketing
• Content Marketing
• Lead Generation
• Creative Design Services

Skills Required

• Business Development
• Direct Sales
• B2B Sales
• Client Relationship Management
• Sales Presentations & Pitching
• Proposal Development
• Negotiation & Closing
• Lead Generation
• Communication Skills
• Relationship Building
• Time Management
• CRM Management

What We Offer

• Competitive Fixed Salary
• Attractive Performance-Based Incentives
• Career Growth Opportunities
• Opportunity to work with leading brands across multiple industries
• Dynamic and collaborative work environment
• Professional learning and development
• Supportive team culture

Job Details

Role: Business Development Manager

Location: Indiranagar, Bangalore

Work Mode: On-site

Experience: 2–5 Years

Employment Type: Full-Time

Industry: Digital Marketing / Creative Agency

Mandatory Criteria

✔ 2–5 years of experience in a Digital Marketing or Creative Agency

✔ Proven experience in Direct B2B Sales

✔ Experience conducting on-site client meetings and sales presentations (Mandatory)

✔ Strong presentation, communication, and negotiation skills

✔ Ability to consistently achieve sales targets

✔ Willingness to travel across Bangalore for client meetings

✔ Own two-wheeler or four-wheeler is an added advantage

Why Join Skillmate?

At Skillmate, you'll work with a passionate team that helps businesses grow through creative branding, digital marketing, and innovative marketing strategies. You'll have the opportunity to meet business leaders, work on exciting projects across multiple industries, and play a key role in scaling a fast-growing agency.

If you're passionate about sales, relationship building, and helping businesses grow, we'd love to hear from you.

Suggestion

Since this is a Direct Sales role, you may also want to add this under Mandatory Criteria:

• ✔ Valid driving license
• ✔ Comfortable with daily field visits and client meetings across Bangalore