Job Title:
Business Development
Company: DU Beat
Location: Gurgaon, Haryana
Created: 2025-11-20
Job Type: Full Time
Job Description:
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 RoleWe’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. 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* 1–2 years of experience in media sales, event sponsorship sales, or sales/BD at an ad or marketing agency.* 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.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).