Business Development Executive

DU Beat is India's largest independent student-run newspaper. We work with top brands, campuses, and creators to build smart, youthful, high-impact campaigns. If you love meeting people, pitching ideas, spotting opportunities, and making things happen, you'll fit right in.

About the Role

We're looking for a Business Development Executive who can bring in exciting partnerships, build long-term relationships with brands, and help DU Beat grow its footprint across universities and youth audiences. This is a new initiative, so the ideal candidate should be excited to work in a startup environment, with the ability to drive initiatives end to end and be a self starter. Think of this role as part sales, part relationship-building, part problem-solving - and a whole lot of fun.

What You'll Do

* Pitch DU Beat's media, events, and content solutions to brands, agencies, and university partners.

* Identify new leads and create opportunities across categories like education, lifestyle, tech, food, fashion, and more.

* Build, manage, and grow client relationships. Be the person brands want to work with.

* Create proposals, basic media plans, and tailored partnership ideas.

* Work with the editorial, social, and video teams to execute campaigns smoothly (and creatively!).

* Track your pipeline, maintain CRM hygiene, and keep weekly revenue forecasts updated.

* Represent DU Beat at events, fairs, pop-ups, and brand meetings. Be the face of the coolest student media brand in India.

* Keep an eye on youth trends, campus movements, and what students care about.

Who You Are

* 13 years of experience in media sales, event sponsorship sales, or sales/BD at an ad or marketing agency.

* Entrepreneurial and self starter mindset

* Great with communication.

* Comfortable pitching and presenting to clients.

* Curious, energetic, and self-driven; you love meeting people and closing deals.

* Comfortable juggling multiple campaigns without dropping balls.

* Strong understanding of youth culture, digital media, and branded content.

* Comfortable working in a startup environment.

Bonus Points If You

* Have worked with youth or creator-focused brands.

* Already have contacts in the marketing/agency world.

* Can think out-of-the-box and package fun, campus-friendly brand ideas.

What You Get

* A chance to work with India's biggest student media brand.

* Fast growth and ownership of key accounts.

* Competitive salary + incentives.

• * A role where no two days look the same (seriously).