Company Description KREO Design & Innovation is a multi-disciplinary design firm that nurtures brands from initial concept through execution and long-term growth. The team works across diverse sectors including FMCG, fashion, finance, F&B;, retail, automotive, engineering, electronics, e-commerce, consumer goods, lifestyle, and hospitality. KREO uses a 360-degree approach and in-house expertise to craft enduring brand experiences that blend functional design with customer-centric innovation.

By applying global design insights and a methodical, multi-disciplinary process, the firm helps brands stand out in a crowded, hyper-connected world. Its services span retail, spatial, event, brand, and digital experience design, with a focus on creating measurable impact for clients and for the firm.

Role Description The Business Development Manager will be responsible for identifying, qualifying, and closing new business opportunities that align with KREO’s design and innovation offerings. In this full-time, on-site role based in Bengaluru, the individual will manage the entire sales cycle, including prospecting, preparing proposals, conducting presentations, and negotiating contracts. The role involves building and maintaining strong relationships with clients across multiple industries, collaborating with design and project teams to shape compelling solutions, and ensuring high client satisfaction and repeat business.

The Business Development

Manager will be expected to track market trends,



maintain a robust sales pipeline, and prepare regular reports and forecasts for leadership. Day-to-day activities also include attending client meetings, representing KREO at industry events as needed, and contributing to business development strategies that drive sustainable growth.

Qualifications

- Robust skills in prospecting, lead generation, and pipeline management, with the ability to qualify opportunities and drive them to closure.
- Experience in client relationship management, including stakeholder communication, expectation setting, and long-term account development.
- Competence in sales presentations, proposal development, and contract negotiation within a B2B or agency environment.
- Understanding of branding, design services, or creative industries, with the ability to translate client needs into design-led business solutions.
- Analytical and strategic thinking skills to assess market trends, identify growth opportunities, and contribute to business development plans.
- Excellent written and verbal communication skills in English, with strong interpersonal skills and a collaborative working style.
- Ability to work on-site in Bengaluru, manage multiple opportunities in parallel, and meet defined revenue and activity targets.
- Bachelor’s degree in Business, Marketing, Design Management, or a related field; prior experience in business development, sales, or account management in a design or creative firm is highly preferred.

📌 Business Development Manager (Bengaluru)
🏢 KREO Design u0026 Innovation
📍 Bengaluru