KEY RESPONSIBILITIES
Business Development & Revenue Growth
- Develop and implement strategic B2B business development plans aligned with company growth targets Identify, pursue, and secure new corporate accounts across various industries
- Generate business opportunities through networking, referrals, market intelligence, cold outreach, and strategic partnerships
- Drive revenue generation through acquisition of long-term commercial contracts and recurring business opportunities
- Build and manage a healthy sales pipeline from lead generation to contract closure
- Conduct market mapping to identify target sectors, competitor activity, and emerging business opportunities
- Continuously identify opportunities for upselling and cross-selling solutions to existing and prospective clients
- Meet and exceed monthly, quarterly, and annual revenue and conversion targets
Corporate Client Acquisition & Relationship Management
- Build and maintain strong relationships with senior decision-makers including CEOs, Managing Directors, HR Directors, Operations Managers, Procurement Managers, Finance Leaders, and business owners Conduct high-level business meetings, presentations, and negotiations with prospective clients Understand client operational challenges and position tailored business solutions accordingly
- Manage client engagement processes from prospecting, proposal stage, negotiations, onboarding, and after-sales relationship management
- Ensure high client retention through relationship management and consistent follow-up Represent the company during networking forums, industry events, exhibitions, and corporate meetings
Proposal Development, Tendering & Contract Management
- Prepare professional proposals, quotations, capability profiles, commercial presentations, and business pitches
- Coordinate preparation and submission of tenders, RFQs, and business proposals
- Participate in commercial negotiations and contract discussions with clients
- Work closely with internal departments to ensure smooth onboarding and implementation of client accounts
- Ensure proper documentation, follow-up, and tracking of all business opportunities and contracts
Digital Platform & Solution
- Sales Support commercialization and market penetration of the company’s digital management platform
- Conduct platform demonstrations and client solution presentations
- Educate clients on operational efficiencies and value addition through digital solutions
- Work closely with management on go-to-market strategies for technology products and business solutions Identify strategic partnership opportunities to support platform adoption and growth
Reporting, Analytics & Market Intelligence
- Prepare weekly, monthly, and quarterly sales reports highlighting pipeline activity, meetings, conversion rates, revenue generated, and forecasts Maintain accurate CRM records and client engagement trackers
- Provide management with competitor insights, pricing intelligence, and market feedback
- Develop business development activity reports and account performance updates
- Monitor client trends, industry developments, and emerging opportunities to support strategic planning
- Present sales performance updates and strategic recommendations during management review meetings
REQUIREMENTS & QUALIFICATIONS
- Educational Qualifications Bachelor’s Degree in Commerce (B.Com) – Marketing or related field Diploma in Marketing and Sales
- Experience Minimum 5 years of proven experience in B2B or corporate sales / business development
- Strong experience in consultative and relationship-driven selling
- Demonstrated track record in meeting and exceeding revenue targets
- Experience engaging executive-level decision-makers and senior stakeholders
Other Requirements
- Willingness to travel as required for client meetings, networking events, and business engagements
- Comfortable operating in professional corporate environments Commercially minded, target-driven, and self-managed Ability to independently source, manage, and close business opportunities
KEY COMPETENCIES
- Strong negotiation, presentation, and proposal-writing skills
- Business networking and corporate relationship management
- Strategic thinking and commercial acumen High-level communication and interpersonal skills
- Results-oriented with strong drive and initiative CRM proficiency and pipeline management
- Market intelligence and competitor analysis Digital literacy and solution-selling aptitude
- Proposal and tender coordination Client retention and after-sales management
IDEAL CANDIDATE PROFILE
We are looking for professionals who:
- Have strong experience in B2B or corporate sales Understand consultative and relationship-driven selling
- Are comfortable engaging executive-level decision-makers
- Have strong negotiation, presentation, and proposal-writing skills
- Are commercially minded, target-driven, and self-managed
- Can independently source, manage, and close business opportunities
- Have strong business networking and relationship management capabilities
- Are confident operating in professional corporate environments
PREFERRED INDUSTRY BACKGROUND
Candidates from the following industries are encouraged to apply:
- Corporate services Consulting Insurance
- Banking & financial services
- Technology & SaaS
- Logistics & supply chain
- Recruitment & outsourcing
- Real estate FMCG Enterprise or solution sales
WHAT WILL GIVE YOU AN ADVANTAGE
- Existing network of corporate decision-makers
- Experience handling recurring-service or contractual B2B sales Proven track record in business development and revenue growth
- Experience building or managing sales teams
- Strong understanding of corporate sales cycles and procurement processes
- Ability to develop strategic partnerships and key accounts
Application Process Candidates meeting the above qualifications to send their CV and a cover letter with the subject line “Business Development Executive” by 25th May 2026.
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