Business Development Associate

Job Title: Business Development Associate
Location: Mohali
Department: Business Development / Sales
Reporting To: Business Development Manager / Sales Head
Employment Type: Full-time

Job Summary

We are seeking a Business Development Associate to identify new business opportunities, foster strong client relationships, and contribute to revenue growth. The ideal candidate should have strong communication skills, a proactive mindset, and the ability to understand client needs and propose suitable solutions.

Key Responsibilities

• Identify and generate new business leads through LinkedIn, email campaigns, calls, and networking
• Research potential clients and markets to support business expansion
• Initiate contact with prospective clients and schedule meetings or calls
• Understand client requirements and coordinate with internal teams to propose solutions
• Prepare and share proposals, presentations, and basic commercial information
• Maintain and update CRM with leads, follow-ups, and pipeline status
• Build long-term relationships with clients through regular communication
• Achieve assigned monthly/quarterly business development targets
• Track market trends, competitor activities, and client feedback
• Support senior management in partnerships, alliances, and strategic initiatives

Required Skills & Competencies

• Strong verbal and written communication skills
• Excellent interpersonal and negotiation abilities
• Lead generation and prospecting skills
• Basic understanding of the sales cycle and client acquisition
• Ability to work independently and meet targets
• Proficiency in MS Office (Excel, Word, PowerPoint)
• Familiarity with LinkedIn Sales Navigator or CRM tools is an advantage

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Business Administration, Marketing, Management, or related field
• MBA or equivalent qualification is a plus

Experience

• 0–2 years of experience in Business Development, Sales, Inside Sales, or Client Acquisition
• Fresh graduates with strong communication skills and an interest in sales may also apply

Key Performance Indicators (KPIs)

• Number of qualified leads generated
• Conversion rate from lead to client
• Revenue contribution
• Client engagement and follow-up consistency

What We Offer

• Competitive salary with performance-based incentives
• Learning and growth opportunities
• Exposure to domestic and/or international clients
• Supportive and collaborative work environment

Job Types: Full-time, Permanent, Fresher

Pay: Up to ₹30,000.00 per month

Work Location: In person