Business Development Executive Brand Partnerships & Growth (1 3 Years)

We're looking for a Business Development Executive with 1–3 years of experience in sales, brand partnerships. PLEASE READ THIS JOB DESCRIPTION CAREFULLY BEFORE APPLYING.

This role is about much more than chasing numbers. It's about opening doors, building meaningful relationships, understanding brands deeply, and creating partnerships that drive long-term growth.

You'll be responsible for identifying new business opportunities, reaching out to decision-makers, pitching Zyra Collective's services, and working closely with internal teams to convert conversations into successful campaigns.

This is NOT a passive account management role. We're looking for someone who's hungry, proactive, commercially sharp, and genuinely enjoys the art of selling - But even more importantly, someone who believes great business is built through authentic relationships with brand POCs, agency partners, internal team and the people behind them.

● What You'll Be Doing

* Prospecting and identifying brands that are a strong fit for Zyra Collective's influencer marketing services.

* Researching and connecting with Brand Managers, Influencer leads, Marketing Managers, CMOs, Founders, Digital marketing leads, and other decision-makers across industries.

* Building high-quality lead lists through research, networking, LinkedIn, referrals, industry events, and outbound prospecting.

* Conducting intentional outreach through cold emails, LinkedIn messages, calls, WhatsApp, and networking. We value thoughtful personalization over mass copy-paste templates.

* Booking meetings/calls, understanding client objectives, qualifying opportunities, and moving prospects through the sales pipeline.

* Leading sales conversations, negotiating commercials, handling objections, and closing new business.

* Creating tailored proposals and presentations in collaboration with internal strategy and campaign teams.

* Building long-term relationships that turn one-off projects into recurring partnerships.

* Identifying upsell and cross-sell opportunities across existing client accounts.

* Maintaining an organized sales pipeline, CRM updates, follow-up schedules, and revenue forecasts.

* Staying updated on industry trends, brand launches, social media movements, and the evolving creator economy to uncover new business opportunities.

● What We're Looking For (Experience)

* 1–3 years of experience in business development, sales, brand partnerships, client acquisition, within the influencer marketing space.

* Excellent verbal and written communication skills with confidence in client-facing conversations.

* Strong negotiation and persuasion abilities.

* You genuinely enjoy connecting with new people and building relationships. Whether it's through a cold call, LinkedIn message, email, networking event, or coffee chat, you know how to break the ice, create trust, nurture connections, and turn conversations into long-term brand partnerships. People don't feel like they're being sold to, they feel like they're talking to someone who truly understands their goals.

* Understanding of digital marketing, influencer marketing, and social media ecosystems.

* Experience preparing proposals, decks, and commercial discussions.

* Existing relationships with brands, agencies, founders, or marketing professionals are a strong advantage.

● The Kind of Person We Want

• You love the chase

You enjoy finding opportunities, starting conversations, and turning complete strangers into long-term clients.

• You don't hide behind templates

We don't believe in blasting 500 generic emails. You research the brand, understand what they're doing, and write outreach that actually deserves a response.

• You're comfortable picking up the phone

Calls don't intimidate you. Whether it's introducing yourself, following up, or handling objections, you're confident speaking to decision-makers.

• You're persistent

Most deals aren't closed after the first conversation. You follow up consistently, professionally, and with intention until you've exhausted every reasonable opportunity.

• You build relationships, not transactions

People buy from people they trust. You focus on creating genuine partnerships rather than chasing one-time wins.

• You know how to persuade

You understand client pain points, communicate value clearly, handle objections thoughtfully, and negotiate with confidence while protecting agency interests.

• You own your pipeline

You don't wait for inbound leads to land in your inbox. You proactively create opportunities, track them meticulously, and keep momentum alive.

• You're commercially minded

You naturally think about revenue, margins, repeat business, referrals, and long-term account growth.

• You take ownership

If something needs to happen, you make it happen. You don't wait for constant reminders or hand-holding.

• You want to build something meaningful

We're a growing agency, and we're looking for someone who wants to grow with us, contribute ideas, shape processes, and have a real impact on the business.

● Work Setup

* Mumbai candidates preferred (remote-friendly)

* Open to exceptional remote candidates with relevant experience

● Why Zyra Collective

* You will not only just hit sales targets, but you'll also help shape the agency's growth.

* Direct exposure to founders, brand teams, and meaningful ownership from day one.

* A lean, collaborative team where great ideas get executed quickly.

* Opportunity to work with leading brands, creators, and marketing teams across industries.

* High autonomy, fast learning, and the chance to build genuine long-term partnerships.

* A culture that values initiative, creativity, accountability, and continuous growth.

* Every conversation has the potential to become the next big campaign.

● If Interested

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We'd love to hear from people who enjoy building relationships, creating opportunities, closing deals, and helping grow an ambitious agency from the ground up.