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 Role
We’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).