Business Development Manager - AI Advertising & Brand Partnerships

About the Role

Affluence Films Pvt. Ltd. is seeking an accomplished and goal-oriented Business Development Manager (BDM) to drive acquisition of brands, advertising agencies, and corporate clients for their AI-powered advertising and creative production offerings. This is a fully remote opportunity, open to candidates anywhere in India, with an emphasis on professionals having backgrounds in advertising sales, media sales, digital marketing, creative agencies, production houses, or brand partnerships. The position involves engaging senior decision-makers to close significant advertising projects.

Key Responsibilities

• Identify and engage established brands, companies, and advertising/media agencies throughout India.
• Initiate and maintain communication with CMOs, Marketing Heads, Brand Managers, Founders, and other key stakeholders.
• Source qualified leads via channels such as LinkedIn, emails, calls, networking events, referrals, and current industry contacts.
• Present and promote AI-generated advertisement films, product commercials, branded content, and creative campaign services.
• Fully understand client briefs, objectives, budget constraints, and requirements.
• Collaborate closely with the creative team to develop concepts, proposals, and pricing quotations.
• Conduct virtual client presentations and meetings effectively.
• Lead negotiations, follow up rigorously, and successfully close deals.
• Build and sustain a robust sales pipeline of potential clients.
• Foster lasting relationships with brands and agencies to encourage repeat business.
• Meet or exceed monthly revenue and client acquisition targets.

Ideal Candidate Profile

• Between 3 to 7 years of experience in business development, advertising sales, media sales, brand partnerships, or B2B sales roles.
• Prior involvement with advertising agencies, creative agencies, digital marketing firms, media companies, or production houses is advantageous.
• Possession of an existing network connecting with brands, CMOs, Marketing Heads, Brand Managers, or advertising agencies is a strong plus.
• Excellent communication, persuasive presentation, pitching, and negotiation capabilities.
• Demonstrated ability to independently generate leads and close B2B sales transactions.
• Self-motivated and comfortable working remotely within a performance-driven environment.
• Experience with Generative AI is not essential as technical and production support will be provided by the creative team.

Compensation, Incentives & Targets

• Fixed monthly salary ranging from ₹50,000 to ₹80,000 based on experience, network, and prior sales performance.
• Monthly revenue goal of ₹10–15 lakh collected business after an initial ramp-up period.
• Performance incentives structured as follows:
• 5% commission on collected business up to ₹10 lakh per month.
• 7% commission on collected business exceeding ₹10 lakh per month.
• 10% commission on collected business above ₹15 lakh per month.
• Incentives are based on actual payment receipts from clients.
• There is no upper cap on earnings for high-performing individuals.
• Exceptional candidates with proven track records, strong brand collaboration experience, and history of closing major advertising accounts may be eligible for higher salary packages.

Why Join Affluence Films?

Affluence Films is pioneering a next-generation creative production approach that blends Generative AI with advertising and filmmaking. Their AI-powered production model empowers brands to craft visually compelling commercials, campaigns, and branded content via advanced AI workflows. Selected BDMs will gain opportunities to collaborate with leading brands, secure valuable projects, and advance within the AI Advertising Division.

Application Instructions

Interested applicants should send an updated CV including details about their advertising/B2B sales experience, notable brands or accounts managed, average deal sizes, largest deals closed, and their current network within brands or agencies.