Freelance Business Development Manager- Events & Partnership Strategist

Urban Acres is seeking a **highly experienced, persuasive and commercially driven Freelance Business Development Manager** to generate business, acquire corporate clients and secure sponsorships and strategic partnerships for its **conclaves, exhibitions, conferences, industry events and media platforms**.

The ideal candidate must possess **exceptional command of spoken and written English, strong presentation and negotiation abilities, an established professional network and a proven track record of converting business opportunities into successful commercial partnerships**.

This is an independent, revenue\-focused engagement suited to an experienced business development professional who can confidently approach senior decision\-makers, pitch compelling concepts and successfully onboard clients.

Key Responsibilities

• *Business Generation \& Client Acquisition**

• Identify, approach and acquire corporate clients, sponsors, exhibitors and strategic partners.
• Generate qualified leads and independently manage business opportunities from initial outreach to successful closure.
• Drive revenue through **event sponsorships, exhibition space sales, concept selling, corporate participation and integrated media partnerships**.
• Develop new business opportunities across the real estate, construction, architecture, manufacturing, infrastructure and allied industries.
• Maintain consistent follow\-ups and convert prospective clients into confirmed business.

• *Concept Pitching \& Commercial Negotiations**

• Confidently pitch Urban Acres' **conclaves, exhibitions, proprietary event IPs, industry forums and media\-led business platforms**.
• Conduct professional telephonic conversations, Zoom presentations, email correspondence and in\-person client meetings.
• Engage directly with **CXOs, promoters, managing directors, marketing heads and senior corporate decision\-makers**.
• Understand client objectives and present customised sponsorship, exhibition and branding opportunities.
• Independently negotiate commercial proposals and secure business commitments in coordination with Urban Acres.

• *Strategic Partnerships \& Industry Networking**

• Leverage existing professional relationships to develop new business opportunities.
• Build and maintain relationships with **developers, architects, manufacturers, consultants, industry associations and corporate brands**.
• Identify opportunities for long\-term sponsorships, recurring participation and strategic collaborations.
• Represent Urban Acres professionally during client meetings, industry networking events, conclaves and exhibitions.

• *Sales Pipeline \& Business Coordination**

• Maintain structured records of prospective clients, meetings, proposals, follow\-ups and confirmed business.
• Provide regular updates on business development activities and expected closures.
• Coordinate with Urban Acres' internal teams for proposals, presentations, client onboarding and commercial deliverables.
• Ensure professional communication and relationship management throughout the sales process.

Required Skills \& Experience

• **5–10 years of relevant experience** in business development, corporate sales, event sales, exhibition sales, sponsorship acquisition or B2B media sales.
• **Exceptional command of spoken and written English is mandatory.**
• Outstanding persuasion, presentation, negotiation and client\-conversion skills.
• Proven track record of **generating business, pitching concepts, acquiring clients and closing high\-value commercial deals**.
• Strong professional network and the ability to independently reach senior corporate decision\-makers.
• Experience selling **sponsorships, exhibition spaces, event concepts, industry IPs or integrated media solutions**.
• Strong understanding of B2B relationship management and consultative selling.
• Self\-motivated, target\-driven and capable of working independently with minimal supervision.
• Excellent follow\-up discipline, commercial judgement and professional communication etiquette.
• Existing relationships within the **real estate, construction, architecture, manufacturing and urban built environment ecosystem** will be a significant advantage.

Ideal Candidate Profile

We are looking for an **established business development professional with strong industry connections, exceptional communication abilities and a demonstrated capacity to generate revenue independently**.

The candidate should be a confident and persuasive communicator who can engage senior leadership, present compelling commercial propositions, negotiate effectively and consistently convert opportunities into business.

• *The emphasis is on proven business generation and successful client onboarding, rather than merely lead generation.**

Engagement \& Compensation

• **Freelance engagement** with flexibility to independently manage business development activities.
• Attractive **commission\-based compensation and performance\-linked incentives** on successfully generated business.
• Opportunity to work across multiple Urban Acres conclaves, exhibitions, industry IPs and media platforms.
• Scope for recurring business opportunities and long\-term professional association.
• Commercial terms, commission structure and payment milestones will be mutually agreed upon before commencement of the engagement.

Key Competencies

• *Business Development \| Corporate Client Acquisition \| Sponsorship Sales \| Exhibition Space Selling \| Concept Selling \| Event IP Monetisation \| Strategic Partnerships \| Persuasive Communication \| Negotiation \| Deal Closure \| B2B Networking \| Revenue Generation**

Role Objective

To independently **identify business opportunities, pitch Urban Acres' event and media platforms, secure sponsorships and exhibition participation, onboard high\-value corporate clients and generate sustainable revenue** through strategic relationships and successful commercial closures.

Pay: Up to ₹200,000\.00 per month

Benefits

• Flexible schedule

Work Location: Hybrid remote in Sion, Mumbai, Maharashtra