Business Development Manager (BDM)

Business Development Manager

Art Guild, Inc. | 10+ Years of Experience

Role Overview

Art Guild is seeking a seasoned Business Development Manager with 10+ years of experience in experiential marketing, exhibitions, trade shows, brand experiences, and integrated campaigns. The ideal candidate will have a strong industry network, a proven track record of acquiring high-value clients, building strategic partnerships, and driving revenue growth across diverse markets.

Key Responsibilities

• Drive new business acquisition and revenue growth by identifying prospective clients, industry segments, and market opportunities.
• Build and nurture relationships with senior decision-makers, brand leaders, marketing heads, agencies, and strategic partners.
• Leverage industry networks and market insights to generate leads and expand Art Guild’s client portfolio.
• Lead client pitches, proposals, presentations, commercial negotiations, and deal closures.
• Collaborate with creative, design, and operations teams to develop tailored solutions for exhibitions, trade shows, experiential marketing, and brand activations.
• Manage the sales pipeline, revenue forecasting, and business development targets.
• Develop long-term client partnerships and identify cross-selling and account expansion opportunities.
• Monitor market trends, competitor activity, and emerging business opportunities.
• Ensure seamless client handovers and alignment between client expectations and project execution.

Required Skills & Experience

• 10+ years of experience in business development or sales within experiential marketing, exhibitions, trade shows, events, or brand experiences.
• Proven track record of acquiring new clients, closing high-value deals, and driving revenue growth.
• Strong industry network and expertise in developing strategic client relationships.
• Excellent negotiation, presentation, communication, and deal-closing skills.
• Experience managing complex, multi-stakeholder briefs and high-value client accounts.
• Strong commercial acumen, strategic thinking, and a results-oriented mindset.
• Excellent leadership and cross-functional collaboration skills.
• Willingness to travel as required for client meetings and business development opportunities.

Pay: ₹1,200,000.00 - ₹1,500,000.00 per year

Work Location: In person