We're Hiring: Business Development Executive
- Media Sales & Partnerships Company: The Bengaluru News

Location:
Bengaluru, Karnataka Employment Type: Full-time Work Model: Remote/Hybrid / field-based, with local client meetings Fixed

Salary:
₹18,000–₹22,000 per month, depending on experience Incentives: Performance-based commission on paid business(upto 10%) About The Bengaluru News The Bengaluru News is a digital news and business-promotion platform focused on Bengaluru. We are developing our commercial partnerships with real estate companies, educational institutions, coaching centres, startups and local businesses. We are looking for a proactive Business Development Associate who can identify potential advertisers, build business relationships and convert prospects into paying clients. What you will do
• Identify prospective advertisers and business partners across Bengaluru.
• Generate leads through LinkedIn, company websites, business directories, phone calls, email outreach, networking and referrals.
• Contact business owners, marketing managers, admissions managers and other decision-makers.
• Promote paid business listings, featured profiles, sponsored articles and business-promotion campaigns.
• Understand each client's marketing needs and recommend the appropriate package.
• Prepare proposals, share quotations, follow up with prospects and close paid deals.
• Maintain an organised sales pipeline and update lead status, follow-ups, payments and renewal dates.
• Coordinate with the publishing team to ensure campaigns are delivered as agreed.
• Build long-term relationships and generate repeat business and referrals.
• Submit regular reports on outreach, meetings, proposals, paid sales and collected revenue. Industries you may work with




• Real estate developers, property projects and property-service businesses.
• Coaching centres, colleges, educational institutions and course providers.
• IT companies, startups, SaaS businesses and professional training institutes.
• Recruitment agencies, career services and HR companies.
• Restaurants, hotels, event venues, professional services and other local businesses. Who should apply?
• Solid communication, persuasion and negotiation skills.
• A willingness to make outbound calls and follow up consistently.
• Ability to research businesses and identify the right decision-makers.
• Confidence in pitching advertising packages and closing sales.
• Good written communication and basic skills in spreadsheets, email and LinkedIn.
• Comfortable working with targets and maintaining sales records.
• Bengaluru location and willingness to attend local client meetings are preferred. Kannada and English communication skills are preferred; Hindi is an advantage. Previous experience in B2B sales, media sales, advertising, digital marketing or business development is an advantage. Freshers with strong communication skills and a genuine interest in sales may also apply. Compensation and growth
• Fixed monthly salary of ₹18,000–₹22,000, based on suitability and experience.
• Performance-based commission on eligible collected revenue.(upto 10%)
• Clear sales goals and opportunities to grow into a senior business development or partnerships role.
• Direct experience in media sales, advertising, client acquisition and commercial partnerships.

How to apply
Apply through LinkedIn with your updated resume.
• We are looking for someone who takes initiative, follows up professionally and enjoys building business relationships.

📌 Business Development Executive (Bengaluru)
🏢 The Bengaluru News
📍 Bengaluru