Manager - New Business & Strategic Outreach (Financial Service)

Adfactors PR is Hiring!

Role: Manager/Assistant Manager - New Business & Strategic Outreach (BFSI Comms)

Location: Mumbai

Background Preferred: Consulting / BFSI marketing / Corporate Communications

Position Summary

We are looking for a dynamic professional to drive revenue growth for the Financial Services SBU by converting identified opportunities into qualified pitches and mandates.

This role requires structured outreach, relationship building, and high-impact pitch presentations with senior stakeholders across the BFSI ecosystem. It is a front-facing, revenue-driving role that works closely with leadership and internal teams to win new business.

Key Responsibilities

1. Strategic Outreach

• Lead warm and cold outreach to senior stakeholders including:
• CMOs
• Corporate Communications Heads
• Founders
• Business Heads
• Build and nurture relationships within the BFSI ecosystem.
• Track movements across the PR and communications landscape, including changes in leadership roles such as CMOs and Corporate Communications Heads.
• Activate and leverage leadership networks through industry events and LinkedIn engagement.

2. Pitch Development & Presentation

• Lead the creation of customized pitch decks and proposals for prospective clients.
• Build a compelling differentiation narrative highlighting tools, analytics, and sector expertise.
• Independently develop proposals and communication strategies for BFSI clients.
• Generate sector-led creative ideas and campaign approaches.
• Work collaboratively with internal teams across strategy, creative, and client servicing.

3. Conversion & Revenue Accountability

• Track the pitch funnel and support the NBD Head through stages including:
• Introductory meetings
• Proposal submissions
• Commercial negotiations
• Final closures
• Work closely with finance and legal teams for agreement closure.
• Collaborate with the NBD team to ensure revenue targets are achieved.

Required Skills

• Strong storytelling and narrative-building ability
• Excellent presentation presence and confidence
• Understanding of the BFSI communications landscape
• Strong PowerPoint and pitch deck development skills
• Ability to structure commercial proposals
• Relationship-building mindset
• Strong follow-up and stakeholder management discipline
• Expertise in pitch design tools such as PowerPoint, Canva, Gamma, etc.

Preferred Skills

• Existing network within the BFSI sector
• Experience pitching retainers and winning new mandates
• Exposure to integrated communications campaigns
• Understanding of the digital and influencer ecosystem
• Knowledge of regulatory sensitivities within BFSI

Interested candidates can apply by emailing their resume to rehan.dsilva@adfactorspr.com

with the subject line: Application - New Business Development (BFSI)