Job Description Business Development Manager – PR & Communications
n Location: Bengaluru / Mumbai
n Mumbai - Bandra Location
n Employment Type: Full-time
n Experience: 4–7 years
n Role Overview
n We are looking for a driven and well-connected Business Development Manager with strong PR and communications knowledge to expand the client portfolio.
n The ideal candidate should understand PR, communication strategies and client business objectives, and be able to recommend relevant PR solutions.
n Key Responsibilities
n Identify and pursue new business opportunities across startups, consumer brands, corporates and emerging businesses.
n Build and manage a strong pipeline through networking, referrals, industry events, LinkedIn outreach and partnerships.
n Understand client businesses, communication challenges and PR objectives.
n Conduct discovery meetings and identify relevant PR opportunities.
n Develop customised PR proposals, pitches and presentations with internal teams.
n Present PR capabilities, case studies and service offerings to prospective clients.
n Manage the complete business development cycle from lead generation to closure.
n Follow up with prospects and maintain strong client relationships.
n Negotiate commercials, scope of work and engagement terms.
n Ensure smooth handover of new clients to the PR servicing team.
n Maintain records of leads, proposals, conversions and revenue forecasts.
n Develop relationships with founders, marketing leaders, communication professionals and ecosystem partners.
n Track market trends, competitor activity and emerging PR opportunities.
n Contribute to business growth and current market development.
n PR Knowledge Required
n Media relations and earned media
n Press releases and media dissemination
n Brand and corporate communications




n Thought leadership and authored articles
n Spokesperson profiling and media interactions
n Influencer and creator engagement
n Event and launch communications
n Reputation management and crisis communication
n PR retainers and project-based mandates
n Indian media landscape and publication categories
n PR outcomes, timelines and reporting metrics
n Ideal Candidate Profile
n 4–7 years of experience in business development, client acquisition or account growth, preferably in a PR, communications, advertising or marketing agency.
n Prior PR agency experience or strong practical PR knowledge is essential.
n Established network among founders, CMOs, marketing heads and corporate communication leaders.
n Strong understanding of the Indian startup, corporate and consumer-brand ecosystem.
n Excellent communication, presentation, negotiation and relationship-building skills.
n Strong proposal-writing and pitching abilities.
n Commercially aware and target-driven.
n Self-motivated and capable of working independently.
n Comfortable using LinkedIn and other platforms for prospecting.
n Able to maintain a consultative approach while following up consistently.
n Key Performance Indicators
n Qualified leads generated
n Client meetings and pitches conducted
n Proposal-to-conversion ratio
n Monthly and quarterly revenue achieved
n New mandates secured
n Retainer vs. project-based business acquired
n Average client deal size
n Business pipeline strength
n Client retention and successful handover
n What We Are Looking For
n We are looking for someone who can sell PR responsibly—understanding client needs, setting realistic expectations and presenting strategic communication solutions without overpromising coverage.
n The ideal candidate will combine commercial ambition, PR expertise, strong industry relationships and excellent communication skills.

📌 Business Development Manager (Raigarh)
🏢 Numoo HR
📍 Raigarh