Assistant Manager Business Development

Kermis Events Private Limited · India

We’re Hiring | Assistant Manager – Business Development

We’re looking for a confident, relationship-driven professional who can independently manage corporate clients, nurture existing accounts, identify upcoming event opportunities, and support business growth.

Location: Andheri West, Mumbai

Experience: 1–3 years

Industry Preference: B2B Services, Corporate Events, MICE, Hospitality Sales, Key Accounts

Work Mode: Work from Office

Role involves client meetings across Mumbai

What you’ll work on

• Manage and nurture existing corporate relationships

• Regularly connect with HR, Marketing, Admin, Procurement, L&D and business stakeholders

• Identify upcoming requirements for conferences, offsites, annual meets, incentive travel, dealer meets and corporate events

• Attend routine client meetings independently

• Understand event briefs and translate them into clear internal requirements

• Follow up on proposals, upcoming requirements and dormant opportunities

• Maintain accurate CRM records and ensure every important account has a clear next action

• Reactivate old leads and past client relationships

• Coordinate internally with operations and project teams once an opportunity progresses

• Support senior management on strategic and high-value accounts

What we’re looking for

• 1–3 years of experience in business development, client servicing, key accounts, hospitality sales or corporate events

• Strong communication and interpersonal skills

• Confidence in handling corporate client meetings independently

• Excellent follow-up and relationship-building ability

• Good written communication across WhatsApp and email

• Organised, process-oriented and comfortable working on a CRM

• Ability to understand client requirements and identify business opportunities

• Comfortable with regular client meetings and local travel

• Prior exposure to B2B Sales, Corporate Events or MICE will be preferred

This role is ideal for someone who enjoys building long-term client relationships - not just making cold calls.

If you enjoy meeting clients, understanding their requirements and converting relationships into opportunities, we’d love to hear from you.