Business Development Executive

We're expanding our Business Development team and have 3 openings. Position and designation will be offered based on your experience level - from Trainee (freshers welcome) up to Senior Business Development Executive. Apply regardless of your experience; we'll place you in the right band after the interview.

Common Details (Both Roles)

Work Type: Work From Office (Onsite only)

Work Days: Monday to Saturday

Device Policy: BYOD - candidates must bring their own laptop/device

Department: Business Development / Brand Partnerships

Business Development Executive - Experienced (1-3 yrs)

Key Responsibilities

• Identify, approach, and onboard potential brands for influencer marketing and digital collaboration opportunities
• Generate new business leads across skincare, beauty, wellness, lifestyle, and emerging D2C sectors
• Build and maintain strong professional relationships with brand managers, marketing teams, and decision-makers
• Understand client briefs and prepare tailored influencer marketing proposals aligned with campaign objectives
• Coordinate with internal campaign and creator teams for smooth execution of brand requirements
• Conduct market research and shortlist upcoming brands suitable for Grath Entertainment's influencer solutions
• Follow up on leads through calls, emails, LinkedIn, and networking
• Close collaborations, negotiate deliverables, and identify upselling opportunities
• Track client communication, lead status, and brand onboarding progress regularly
• Stay updated with digital marketing trends, influencer formats, and brand collaboration opportunities

Candidate Requirements

• 1-3 years of relevant experience in business development, sales, client servicing, or digital marketing
• Excellent verbal and written English communication skills (mandatory)
• Strong pitching, negotiation, and relationship-building abilities
• Good understanding of social media, influencer marketing, and digital campaign trends
• Highly organized, target-driven, and confident in lead generation.

Business Development Executive - Trainee (Fresher - 1.5 yrs)

Key Responsibilities

• Identify, approach, and onboard potential brands for influencer marketing and digital collaboration opportunities
• Generate new business leads across skincare, beauty, wellness, lifestyle, and emerging D2C sectors
• Build and maintain relationships with brand managers and marketing teams
• Assist in preparing influencer marketing proposals aligned with campaign objectives
• Coordinate with internal campaign and creator teams for brand requirement execution
• Conduct market research and shortlist upcoming brands
• Follow up on leads through calls, emails, LinkedIn, and networking
• Assist in closing collaborations and identifying upselling opportunities
• Track client communication, lead status, and onboarding progress

Candidate Requirements

• Freshers or candidates with up to 1 year of relevant experience welcome
• Excellent verbal and written English communication skills (mandatory)
• Willingness to learn pitching, negotiation, and relationship-building
• Basic understanding of social media and influencer marketing trends
• Proactive attitude, organized, and eager to grow in a fast-paced startup

Why Join Us?

• High-growth startup exposure
• Creator & entertainment industry experience
• Ownership-driven role
• Rapid career progression (Trainee - PPO - Senior track)
• Incentives on closures (senior role).