Business Development Executive

This role is for one of Weekday’s clients
Salary range: Rs 100000 - Rs 300000 (ie INR 1 - 3 LPA)

Min Experience: 0+ years
Location: Bengaluru, Karnataka, India
JobType: full-time

We are looking for a proactive, enthusiastic, and results-driven Business Development Executive to join our growing team. The ideal candidate will be responsible for identifying new business opportunities, generating leads, building strong client relationships, and supporting the company's revenue growth. This role is well suited for fresh graduates and early-career professionals who are interested in sales, client acquisition, and business growth.

The candidate should possess excellent communication and interpersonal skills, a customer-focused mindset, and the ability to identify potential clients and convert business opportunities into successful partnerships. The role offers an opportunity to develop core sales skills, understand market dynamics, and contribute directly to the organization's growth objectives.

Key Responsibilities

• Identify and research potential clients, target markets, and new business opportunities through online research, networking, referrals, and other lead-generation channels.
• Proactively reach out to prospective customers through cold calling, emails, LinkedIn, and other communication platforms.
• Build and maintain a healthy sales pipeline by identifying qualified leads and nurturing prospects through different stages of the sales process.
• Understand customer requirements and present relevant products or services that address their business needs.
• Explore opportunities to expand the company's customer base and support revenue-generation initiatives.

• Establish and maintain positive relationships with prospective and existing clients.
• Conduct introductory calls, schedule meetings, and follow up with potential customers to understand their requirements.
• Respond to client queries promptly and coordinate with internal teams to ensure a smooth customer experience.
• Maintain regular communication with prospects to build trust and improve conversion rates.

• Support the sales process from initial outreach and lead qualification to negotiations and deal closure.
• Prepare sales presentations, proposals, quotations, and other client-facing documents as required.
• Track leads, follow-ups, and conversion rates to ensure consistent progress toward business targets.
• Collaborate with senior team members to develop effective sales strategies and improve customer acquisition.

• Conduct market research to understand industry trends, customer preferences, competitor offerings, and emerging business opportunities.
• Maintain accurate records of leads, client interactions, and sales activities in CRM systems or internal trackers.
• Prepare regular reports on lead generation, pipeline progress, client feedback, and business development activities.
• Identify opportunities to improve outreach strategies and overall sales performance.

Must-Have Skills

• Business Development: Basic understanding of lead generation, prospecting, sales, client acquisition, and relationship building.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
• Strong interpersonal, negotiation, and persuasion abilities.
• Proactive attitude with a willingness to learn and achieve targets.
• Good research, organizational, and time-management skills.
• Ability to work independently as well as collaboratively within a team.
• Basic proficiency in MS Office, Google Workspace, and CRM tools is desirable.

Eligibility Criteria

• 0–2 years of experience in business development, sales, lead generation, or a related field.
• Fresh graduates with strong communication skills and an interest in sales are encouraged to apply.
• A bachelor's degree in Business Administration, Marketing, Commerce, or a related discipline is preferred.