Job Description: Associate - Business Development
Role: Associate - Business Development
Department: Sales / Business Development
Employment Type: Full-time
Location: [Add Location]
Job Summary
We are looking for a motivated and result-oriented Associate - Business Development to support business growth through lead generation, client engagement, market research, and sales coordination. The ideal candidate should have strong communication skills, a customer-focused mindset, and the ability to identify new business opportunities.
Key Responsibilities
- Identify and generate new business leads through research, calls, emails, networking, and digital platforms.

- Connect with potential clients to understand their business needs and introduce company products or services.

- Schedule meetings, demos, and follow-up calls with prospects and internal sales teams.

- Maintain and update lead details, client interactions, and sales activities in CRM or tracking systems.

- Support the sales team in preparing proposals, presentations, and business documents.

- Build and maintain strong relationships with prospects, clients, and business partners.

- Conduct market research to identify industry trends, competitor activities, and potential business opportunities.

- Follow up with leads regularly to move them through the sales pipeline.

- Coordinate with internal teams to ensure smooth client communication and service delivery.

- Achieve assigned lead generation, meeting, and conversion targets.

Required Skills
- Strong verbal and written communication skills.

- Good negotiation and interpersonal skills.

- Basic understanding of sales, business development, and client relationship management.

- Ability to handle cold calling, email outreach, and follow-ups.

- Good research and analytical skills.

- Self-motivated, target-driven, and eager to learn.

- Basic knowledge of CRM tools, MS Office, Google Workspace, or similar tools.

- Ability to work independently and as part of a team.

Qualification
- Bachelor's degree in Business Administration, Marketing, Commerce, Management, or a related field.

- Freshers or candidates with 0-2 years of experience in sales, business development, lead generation, or customer relationship roles can apply.

Preferred Qualifications
- Experience in B2B sales, SaaS sales, recruitment services, IT services, or consulting sales.

- Knowledge of LinkedIn outreach, email campaigns, and lead generation tools.

- Ability to understand client requirements and present suitable business solutions.

Key Competencies
- Lead Generation

- Client Communication

- Sales Coordination

- Market Research

- Relationship Building

- Target Achievement

- Follow-up Management

- Business Opportunity Identification

What We Offer
- Opportunity to work in a growing business environment.

- Learning and development support.

- Exposure to client handling and sales strategy.

- Performance-based growth opportunities.

- Collaborative and professional work culture.