VADIVAM® is a strategic brand identity studio. We partner with established enterprises founder-led, multi-generational and listed businesses to build brand identities that endure.

IMPORTANT: Easy Apply applications will not be reviewed. To apply, email us as described under "How to Apply."

ROLE AT A GLANCE

- Role: Business Development Manager
- Experience: 3–6 years in business development or sales
- Location: Chennai — studio-based, full-time, with client travel
- Salary: ₹30,000 – ₹40,000/month fixed + commission on every closed engagement
- Joining bonus: 50% paid with your first month's salary
- Joining date: 18 January 2027
- Applications close: 31 October 2026

RESPONSIBILITIES

- Develop and implement business development strategies aligned with VADIVAM®'s premium positioning
- Generate and qualify leads among established enterprises and their decision-makers
- Pitch VADIVAM®'s brand identity services to founders, MDs and leadership teams
- Handle client meetings, proposals and negotiations, and close engagements
- Build and maintain robust, long-term client relationships
- Build networks and partnerships that create a steady pipeline of incoming work
- Manage the sales pipeline and follow-ups
- Coordinate with the studio team for smooth project handover and execution
- Drive client acquisition and achieve revenue targets, working closely with the founder

REQUIREMENTS

- 3–6 years of experience in business development or sales, ideally with design, branding or creative agencies (B2B consulting or professional services also considered)
- Proven experience in lead generation and client acquisition, with a record of closed deals
- Experience engaging senior decision-makers founders, MDs or CXOs
- Strong communication,



presentation and negotiation skills
- Excellent client-handling and relationship-building abilities
- The ability to sell on value and strategy, not price
- Strong leadership and decision-making skills
- A target-oriented, proactive approach
- Fluent spoken and written English; Tamil is an advantage
- Availability to join on 18 January 2027

THIS ROLE IS NOT FOR YOU IF

- Your experience is mainly volume sales, cold calling or low-ticket retail selling
- You're looking for remote or part-time work

WHAT WE OFFER

- Fixed salary + commission on every closed engagement
- Joining bonus 50%
- A structured review at 6 months and a retention bonus at 12 months
- The opportunity to build the business development function of a premium studio from the ground up
- Direct work with the founder on positioning, pricing and strategy

HOW TO APPLY

Email [email protected]

Subject: Business Development Manager | [Your Name]

Include

- Your CV (PDF)
- A 150-word note: How would you secure a first meeting with the MD of a ₹200 crore family-owned business that has never worked with a brand identity agency?
- At the top of your email:

– Years of business development / sales experience

– Largest deal you have personally closed (value and sector)

– Current monthly salary

– Expected monthly salary

– Notice period

Applications that don't follow these instructions will not be reviewed.

Applications by email only — no calls, no recruitment agencies.

PROCESS

- Application review
- Conversation with the founder
- Pitch exercise present VADIVAM® to a mock client (an honorarium is given)
- Offer

We review every application. Shortlisted candidates will hear from us within 10 days.
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📌 Business Development Manager (Chennai)
🏢 VADIVAM ®
📍 Chennai