Business Development Associate

Key Responsibilities

• Conduct market research to identify potential clients and industries for market research services.
• Respond to inbound leads and client inquiries via phone, email, and online platforms.
• Qualify leads, identify client needs, and propose relevant market research solutions.
• Nurture relationships with potential clients to build trust and long-term partnerships.
• Collaborate with the business development and research teams to ensure smooth client onboarding.
• Maintain accurate and up-to-date records of leads, opportunities, and interactions in the CRM system.
• Meet and exceed sales targets by effectively managing the inbound sales funnel.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in Business, Marketing, or a related field (MBA preferred but not mandatory).
• 0–3 years of experience in sales, business development, or client servicing (experience in market research/consulting is a plus).
• Strong communication, negotiation, and interpersonal skills.
• Ability to understand client needs and map them to tailored solutions.
• Self-motivated with a results-driven approach.
• Proficiency in CRM tools and MS Office.

What We Offer

• Competitive salary with performance-based incentives.
• Opportunity to grow in the fast-paced market research industry.
• A supportive team environment with continuous learning opportunities.
• Exposure to global clients and diverse industries.

Job Types: Full-time, Permanent, Fresher

Pay: ₹15,000.00 - ₹25,000.00 per month

Benefits:

• Cell phone reimbursement
• Flexible schedule
• Leave encashment
• Paid sick time
• Paid time off

Ability to commute/relocate:

• Kharadi, Pune, Maharashtra: Reliably commute or planning to relocate before starting work (Preferred)

Education:

• Bachelor's (Preferred)

Language:

• English (Preferred)

Work Location: In person