VADIVAM® is a strategic brand identity studio. We design brand identities for established enterprises — founder-led, multi-generational and listed businesses.

IMPORTANT: LinkedIn Easy Apply applications will not be reviewed. To apply, email your application to [email protected] as described under "How to Apply" below.

ABOUT VADIVAM®

VADIVAM® began in 2013 as a freelance creative practice and was incorporated in 2018. Over 13 years, we've delivered 200+ brand projects, built a strong network of creative collaborators and partners, and worked across a wide range of creative disciplines.

We are now entering a deliberate new phase: repositioning VADIVAM® as a premium brand identity design agency for established enterprises, founder-led and multi-generational businesses — moving away from being seen as a general branding, logo or digital creative agency.

THE TEAM AND WORKING ENVIRONMENT

This phase is being built with a focused, lean team that will grow with the studio. You would work alongside identity designers, a motion designer, an editor and our marketing team, directly with the founder, in-office.

- Role type: Full-time, in-office
- Working hours: 9:30 AM – 6:30 PM
- Saturdays: alternate Saturdays off; the monthly office calendar is shared in advance
- Detailed policies are shared once you join

ROLE AT A GLANCE

- Role: Business Development Executive
- Experience: 3 years in digital media or design agencies
- Location: Chennai — studio-based, near Teynampet Metro, with occasional client travel
- Salary: ₹25,000/month CTC, inclusive of statutory advantages + incentive on every closed engagement.



Final compensation is confirmed after the task assessment and the final round of interview.

WHAT YOU'LL DO

- Generate qualified leads through LinkedIn, email, search, referrals and industry events — targeting established enterprises
- Research target businesses and identify key decision-makers (founders, MDs, CXOs)
- Qualify leads, book appointments and manage follow-ups
- Prepare client research briefs, and build and present compelling pitch decks for prospective clients
- Attend client meetings with the founder, and support proposals and negotiations through to close
- Maintain the sales pipeline and CRM, and report on leads, meetings and conversions
- Work with the marketing team to turn campaigns and content into qualified meetings

APPLY ONLY IF YOU HAVE ALL OF THESE

- 3 years of experience in a digital media agency or design agency
- A proven digital lead generation track record — with numbers you can share
- Hands-on experience with lead generation tools, email campaigns and a CRM
- Strong presentation skills — able to build and present clear, persuasive client pitch decks
- Confidence engaging senior business leaders; strong spoken and written English — Tamil is an advantage
- An organised, target-driven approach with consistent follow-through

THIS ROLE IS NOT FOR YOU IF





- Your experience is mainly telecalling, retail or high-volume B2C sales
- You have no agency experience
- You're looking for remote or part-time work

WHAT WE OFFER

- Monthly salary of ₹25,000 CTC, inclusive of statutory benefits
- Incentive on every closed engagement
- Joining bonus of 50% of your agreed monthly salary, paid with your first month's salary
- A structured review at 3 months, probation confirmation at 6 months and a retention bonus at 12 months
- Hands-on exposure to premium B2B business development and brand strategy
- Direct mentorship from the founder FOR CANDIDATES IN OUR SELECTION PROCESS
- An honorarium for assessment tasks, paid on completion of the final selection round (not applicable to submissions substantially generated by AI)
- An interview incentive for candidates shortlisted for the final round

HOW TO APPLY

Email: [email protected]

Subject: Business Development Executive | Your Name

Include

- Your CV (PDF)
- A short task (about 20 minutes):

Name 3 businesses in Tamil Nadu that fit our client profile (10+ years, ₹50 crore+ revenue, founder-led or multi-location). For each, give the decision-maker and one line on why they may need a brand identity review now.
- At the top of your email:

– Years of experience, and the agencies you've worked with

– Your average monthly leads generated in your last role

– Current monthly salary

– Expected monthly salary

– Notice period

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

We review every application. Shortlisted candidates will hear from us within 10 days.

📌 Business Development Executive (Chennai)
🏢 VADIVAM ®
📍 Chennai