Candidate Questionnaire - Business Development Manager
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What is the highest-value contract or retainer you have personally closed? What was the monthly or annual value?
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How do you typically build a new business pipeline from scartch? Walk us through step-by-step approach.
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We're looking for a structured, proactive approach
How many new prospects do you typically reach out to in a week? What channels do you use (LinkedIn, email, cold call, events, etc.)?
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What does success in this role look like for you at the end of 60 days?
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Which part of the BD process are you strongest at - prospecting, pitching, negotiating, or closing? Give an example that proves it.
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Which of the following cold outreach methods are you comfortable executing independently? Select all that apply.
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Cold Calling
Cold emailing
LinkedIn DMs / connection requests
WhatsApp outreach
Instagram / social media DMs
In-person networking at events or hotel properties
Video messages (Loom, etc.)
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Have you ever built a pitch deck or proposal independently? Can you share a sample
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Are you comfortable representing the agency at industry events, hotel openings, or networking dinners — including on evenings or weekends?
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Would you be open to travelling to other cities (Mumbai, Bengaluru, Chandigarh) for client meetings if needed?
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If a lead requires a customised proposal or creative brief, are you willing to collaborate closely with the internal team to build it - even if it means learning the agency's service offering in depth?
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Have you ever worked in an early-stage or lean team where there was no support structure? How did you cope?
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Which AI tools do you use on a near-daily basis for business development?
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(List the tools and briefly describe how you use each — e.g. for research, outreach copy, CRM updates, prospecting, etc.)
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