Business Development Executive

Role Overview Uplift Innovations is a Chennai-based marketing and advertising company that specialises in offline branding solutions including Brand Activation, OOH Campaigns, Public Relations, and Community Engagement. We are looking for a driven Business Development Executive to join our on-site team and play a pivotal role in expanding our client base and growing revenue. This is a full-time opportunity for a results-oriented sales professional who can manage the complete sales cycle and build lasting client partnerships. Key Responsibilities - Identify and pursue new business opportunities through cold outreach, networking, referrals, inbound leads, and market research - Build and maintain a healthy pipeline of qualified prospects across industries and segments - Understand client marketing objectives and business challenges to craft tailored solutions and proposals - Develop compelling pitch decks, presentations, and proposals aligned with client goals and budgets - Own the end-to-end sales cycle from initial contact through negotiation, closure, and client onboarding handover - Achieve and exceed monthly, quarterly, and annual revenue targets - Track and report on sales metrics, pipeline health, and conversion rates - Monitor industry trends and competitor activity to identify untapped markets and new service opportunities - Nurture long-term client relationships to drive retention, repeat business, upselling, and cross-selling - Collaborate with internal marketing, strategy, and delivery teams to ensure seamless client execution - Share market insights and client feedback to help refine service offerings and positioning Required Qualifications - Proven experience in business development, sales, or client acquisition in a marketing, advertising, or agency environment - Strong understanding of offline marketing services such as Brand Activation, OOH, PR, and Community Engagement - Demonstrated ability to manage the full sales cycle and consistently meet revenue targets - Excellent communication, negotiation, and presentation skills - Ability to build and maintain strong relationships with clients and internal stakeholders - Self-motivated with strong analytical skills to track sales performance and optimise strategies - Proficiency in preparing pitch decks, proposals, and client-facing documents Why Join Us At Uplift Innovations, you will be part of a forward-thinking team that delivers innovative offline marketing campaigns helping brands achieve stronger ROI and greater market presence. This is a high-impact role where your efforts directly contribute to the growth of a dynamic and growing agency headquartered in Chennai.

- Experience in business development or sales in a marketing or advertising agency - Knowledge of offline marketing services including OOH, Brand Activation, and PR - Strong pipeline management and lead generation skills - Excellent verbal and written communication skills - Confident presenter with ability to handle objections effectively - Ability to manage the complete sales cycle from prospecting to closure - Experience with proposal writing and pitch deck development - Strong negotiation and client relationship management skills - Analytical mindset with experience tracking sales metrics and KPIs - Collaborative team player with ability to work across internal departments

- Full-time permanent role - On-site position in Chennai - Opportunity to work with a growing marketing and advertising agency - Exposure to diverse industries and high-impact brand campaigns - Performance-driven work environment with clear growth opportunities