Job Description (JD) for a Business Development (BD) Executive in an event agency at the executive level. This can be tailored further based on your agency’s niche (corporate events, weddings, MICE, etc.) and location.
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Job Title: Business Development Executive
Department: Sales & Marketing / Business Development
Location: \[City, Office Location]
Reports To: Business Development Manager / Director
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### Job Summary:
We are seeking a proactive and dynamic Business Development Executive to drive growth and client acquisition for our event agency. The ideal candidate will have a passion for events, excellent communication skills, and a strong network in corporate or social event sectors. You will be responsible for identifying new business opportunities, building client relationships, and collaborating with the internal teams to deliver successful events.
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### Key Responsibilities:
• Client Acquisition & Lead Generation:
• Identify and approach potential clients in corporate, social, or public sectors.
• Generate new leads through networking, cold calling, online research, and attending industry events.
• Sales & Revenue Growth:
• Convert leads into business opportunities and close deals.
• Meet or exceed monthly and quarterly sales targets.
• Client Relationship Management:
• Maintain strong, long-term relationships with clients to encourage repeat business.
• Understand client needs and propose customized event solutions.
• Proposal & Pitching:
• Prepare and deliver presentations and pitches to prospective clients.
• Collaborate with creative and production teams to develop proposals.
• Market Research & Strategy:
• Monitor industry trends, competitor activity, and market developments.
• Provide feedback and insights to improve service offerings and strategy.
• CRM & Reporting:
• Maintain accurate records of all client interactions and sales activities using CRM tools.
• Prepare regular reports on sales performance, client feedback, and forecasts.
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Requirements:
• Bachelor’s degree in Business, Marketing, Event Management, or related field.
• 1–3 years of experience in business development or sales, preferably in the events or hospitality industry.
• Excellent communication, presentation, and negotiation skills.
• Ability to work under pressure and meet tight deadlines.
• Self-motivated, target-driven, and results-oriented.
• Proficiency in MS Office and CRM software.
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Preferred:
• Existing network in the event or corporate industry.
• Experience in pitching large-scale events (corporate, brand activations, conferences, etc.)
• Knowledge of event trends and marketing.
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Compensation:
• Base Salary + Performance-Based Incentives/Commissions.
• Additional benefits as per company policy.
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Company website www.emg.co.in