Business Development Manager (Advertising)

What You'll Do

• Identify and source new direct brand clients across priority categories.
• Drive proactive outreach through networking, prospecting, and market mapping.
• Own the full BD lifecycle: lead generation, pitching, proposal development, negotiation, and deal closure.
• Develop a deep understanding of client business needs to position AnyMind’s solutions effectively.
• Build and maintain strong senior-level relationships with brand marketers and key decision-makers.
• Ensure smooth transition from pitch to execution through close collaboration with Account Management.
• Identify cross-sell and upsell opportunities within newly onboarded clients.
• Work closely with Account Management, Strategy, and Operation teams to ensure accurate scoping and alignment on solutions.
• Maintain accurate pipeline tracking and forecasting for management visibility.
• Stay updated on industry trends, brand movements, and category opportunities.
• Identify opportunities for innovation, partnerships, or new vertical expansion.
• Represent AnyMind at events, conferences, and networking sessions to enhance brand presence.

Who You Are

• Bachelor’s Degree in Marketing, Business, Mass Communication or related fields.
• Minimum 2–3 years of experience in business development, brand partnerships, or direct client sales (experience in digital/Influencer Marketing/social is a strong advantage).
• Strong in pitching and delivering compelling presentations to senior stakeholders.
• Skilled negotiator with the ability to navigate commercial discussions confidently and close deals effectively.
• Sharp at opportunity spotting - you naturally identify new categories, emerging trends, and potential brand openings.
• Able to lead strategic conversations with clients, ask the right questions, and translate insights into clear business opportunities.
• Possesses solid commercial acumen, understanding value, margins, and revenue planning.
• Excellent communication skills - both verbal and written - with confidence in handling client-facing interactions.
• Comfortable working in a fast-paced environment, managing pipelines, and juggling multiple leads at once.
• Detail-oriented, organised, and familiar with CRM tools, presentation decks, and basic data analytics.

Why You'll Love It

• A d v a n c e d A I tools for all positions
• Creative office at KL Eco City, Mercu 2.
• Competitive Salary
• Performance Review (2 times per year)
• Annual Performance Bonus
• Annual Paid Leave
• Marriage, Compassionate, and Parental Leaves
• Health Insurance
• Social Security
• Monthly, Quarterly, Annual MVP Awards (prizes up to 8,000USD)
• TGIF and other fun events at office