Business Development & Studio Operations Executive
Company: Atoms Arena
Location: Hyderabad
Employment Type: Full time
Department: Business Development & Operations
Experience: 2–5 Years

About Atoms Arena
Atoms Arena is a versatile studio and creative space offering professional facilities for photo shoots, film shoots, advertising shoots, music projects, jamming sessions, events, and other creative productions .
We operate two studio spaces:
Large Studio — suitable for film productions, ad shoots, large-scale photo shoots, events, and productions.
Small Studio — suitable for photography, smaller productions, content creation, music projects, jamming, and intimate events.
We are looking for a Business Development & Studio Operations Executive who can take ownership of the studio's business from lead generation to booking closure and client coordination .

Role Overview

The person in this role will be responsible for driving revenue for Atoms Arena and managing the complete client journey .
This includes identifying potential clients, reaching out to production houses and creative professionals, meeting clients, understanding their requirements, checking studio availability, preparing and negotiating commercial proposals, closing bookings, and coordinating with clients and internal teams until the shoot or event is completed.
The role requires someone who is highly proactive, commercially driven, comfortable travelling for meetings, and capable of dealing with clients ranging from local businesses to Bollywood, national, and international production teams.

Key Responsibilities
1. Business Development & Lead Generation Identify and develop new business opportunities for Atoms Arena.
Build relationships with:
Production houses
Film producers and production teams
Advertising agencies
Photographers
Fashion brands
Media companies
Music artists and bands
Content creators
Event organisers
Corporate companies
Local businesses
National and international clients
Proactively reach out to potential clients through calls, WhatsApp, email, social media, networking, referrals, and in-person meetings.
Develop and maintain a strong pipeline of potential bookings.
Follow up consistently with leads and convert enquiries into confirmed bookings.
Explore partnerships with production houses, agencies, photographers, event companies, and other relevant businesses.

2. Client Meetings & Sales
Meet prospective clients and understand their shoot/event requirements.
Present Atoms Arena's studio facilities, capabilities, pricing, and available options.
Conduct studio visits for prospective clients.
Understand production requirements such as:
Studio size
Shoot duration
Setup requirements
Equipment requirements
Crew requirements
Power requirements




Event requirements
Additional services
Prepare commercial proposals and quotations.
Negotiate pricing and commercial terms within approved guidelines.
Close deals and convert enquiries into confirmed bookings.

3. Studio Availability & Booking Management
Check and coordinate studio availability before confirming bookings.
Maintain an accurate booking calendar for both studios.
Coordinate with the operations team to avoid scheduling conflicts.
Ensure the correct studio is allocated based on the client's requirements.
Coordinate booking confirmations, advance payments, schedules, and other commercial requirements.
Ensure all relevant client information is properly documented.

4. Client & Production Coordination
Act as the primary point of contact for clients before and during their booking.
Coordinate with production teams and clients regarding studio requirements.
Ensure the studio is prepared according to the agreed requirements.
Coordinate with internal staff, vendors, technicians, and other service providers when required.
Handle last-minute requirements and operational issues professionally.
Maintain strong relationships with clients to encourage repeat bookings and referrals.

5. Travel & Field Business Development
Travel regularly for client meetings, production house visits, agency meetings, networking events, and business development activities.
Build relationships within the film, advertising, photography, music, events, and entertainment industries.
Represent Atoms Arena professionally during external meetings and industry interactions.
Develop a strong local and national network of potential clients and business partners.

6. Bollywood, National & International Clients
Identify opportunities with Bollywood and other major film/advertising production teams.
Build relationships with production managers, line producers, creative agencies, casting teams, photographers, and production coordinators.
Coordinate professionally with national and international clients and production teams.
Be comfortable working with high-value clients and handling demanding production requirements.
Maintain confidentiality and professionalism when working with film, advertising, celebrity, or commercial productions.

7. Revenue & Business Ownership
Take ownership of monthly studio revenue targets.
Maintain a healthy sales pipeline and booking forecast.
Track enquiries, proposals,



negotiations, conversions, and lost opportunities.
Identify reasons for lost bookings and develop strategies to improve conversion.
Identify opportunities to increase studio utilisation and revenue.
Promote available dates and unused studio capacity to potential clients.
Develop repeat-business opportunities from existing clients.

Candidate Profile We are looking for someone who is:
Highly proactive and sales-oriented
Excellent at communication and negotiation
Comfortable meeting new people and building relationships
Willing to travel for business development
Confident dealing with senior clients and production teams
Comfortable working with celebrities, production houses, agencies, and corporate clients
Solid at follow-ups and closing deals
Organised and capable of managing multiple bookings simultaneously
Comfortable working in a fast-paced, creative environment
Able to handle unexpected situations calmly
Commercially minded and focused on revenue generation

Required Skills
Excellent verbal and written communication
Strong negotiation and sales skills
Client relationship management
Lead generation and follow-up
Business development
Basic commercial understanding
Good organisational skills
Strong networking ability
Proficiency with WhatsApp, Email, Google Workspace, and basic CRM/spreadsheet tools
Ability to travel locally and outside the city when required

Preferred Experience
Experience in any of the following industries will be an advantage:
Film & entertainment
Advertising
Photography
Media production
Event management
Studio management
Hospitality
Creative agencies
Business development / B2B sales
Candidates with an existing network among production houses, advertising agencies, photographers, filmmakers, event companies, brands, artists, or content creators will be strongly preferred.
Key Performance Indicators (KPIs) The success of this role will primarily be measured by:
Monthly studio revenue
Number of qualified leads generated
Number of confirmed bookings
Lead-to-booking conversion rate
Studio utilisation
Average booking value
Repeat client bookings
New client acquisition
Business generated through partnerships and referrals
Client satisfaction and relationship quality

What We Expect
This is not a desk-only sales role .
We are looking for someone who is willing to go out, meet people, build relationships, generate opportunities, negotiate, close deals, and take ownership of the studio's business .
The ideal candidate should think like a business owner within the business — constantly asking:
“How can we get more bookings, increase studio utilisation, bring in better clients, and generate more revenue?”

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