Graduate Trainee - New Business & Growth

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Awarded the Oscars of the advertising world, The Cannes Global Agency of the Year 2022 (a first for India!) Dentsu international comprises of six leadership brands - Carat, dentsu X, iProspect, Isobar, dentsuMB and Merkle, each supported by its specialist divisions and scaled services. With best-in-class services and solutions in Media, Customer Experience Management (CXM), and Creative, dentsu international operates in over 145 markets worldwide with more than 66,000 dedicated talented employees working together to reach the never before!

Part of dentsu International, dentsu India helps some of the biggest & most interesting brands who are our clients everyday to win, keep and grow their best customers and achieve meaningful progress for their businesses. With best-in-class services and solutions in Media, CXM (Customer Experience Management) and Creative, Dentsu India is the 2nd biggest Advertising agency network in India while the dentsu international is the 5th largest in the world.

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Job Title: Graduate Trainee - New Business & Growth

Location : Mumbai

Duration : 6 months

About the Role

The Graduate Trainee New Business & Growth will support the New Business team in driving growth opportunities for the agency. The role offers hands-on exposure to client acquisition, pitch preparation, digital solutions, and strategic planning within a fast-paced agency environment.

Key Responsibilities

• Support the New Business team in understanding the digital ecosystem, including Social Media Marketing (SMM), Technology solutions (Websites, SEO, AMC), ORM, Social Listening & Analytics.
• Assist in prospecting, lead generation, and building a lead funnel through research and outreach.
• Help maintain and update the pitch and lead pipeline, ensuring accurate status tracking.
• Coordinate and assist in intro calls, pitch discussions, and follow-ups with prospective clients.
• Support in preparing pitch decks and customized presentations based on client requirements.
• Assist in understanding client briefs and contribute to cost proposals and documentation.
• Participate in internal brainstorms and strategy discussions for pitches and growth initiatives.
• Support the team during RFP participation, including document preparation and submissions.
• Assist senior team members during negotiation and closure stages.

Desired Skills & Competencies

• Basic understanding of digital marketing and agency ecosystem.
• Strong communication and presentation skills.
• Ability to think strategically and grasp client requirements quickly.
• Comfortable working in a fast-paced, target-driven environment.
• Good problem-solving skills and ability to handle pressure situations.
• Proficiency in PowerPoint / Google Slides for presentation creation.
• Eagerness to learn, take ownership, and grow in a New Business role.

Eligibility Criteria

• Graduate / Final-year student (Marketing, Management, Media, or related fields preferred).
• Prior internship or project experience in a digital or advertising agency is a plus.
• Exposure to client-facing roles, pitches, or RFPs will be an added advantage.

What You'll Gain

• End-to-end exposure to New Business & Growth operations.
• Hands-on learning in client acquisition, pitching, and negotiations.
• Opportunity to work closely with senior leadership and cross-functional teams.
• Strong foundation for a career in New Business, Strategy, or Growth within an agency setup.