Business Development Associate
Company: Maxpo Exhibitions Pvt. Ltd.
Job Type: Full-time
Location: Bengaluru, Karnataka
About Maxpo Exhibitions
Maxpo Exhibitions is a growing international exhibitions and event management company focused on creating high-impact business platforms that connect companies, industries, investors, and customers.
We are looking for an energetic, ambitious, and target-driven Business Development Associate to join our sales team.
Job Summary
The Business Development Associate will be responsible for generating new business opportunities, building relationships with potential clients, promoting exhibition opportunities, and achieving sales targets.
The ideal candidate should have strong sales knowledge, excellent communication skills, confidence in client interactions, and the ability to close deals.
Key Responsibilities
- Generate new business opportunities through cold calling, LinkedIn, email outreach, networking, referrals, and market research.
- Identify and approach potential exhibitors, sponsors, partners, and corporate clients.
- Promote and sell exhibition stalls, sponsorship packages, branding opportunities, and other event-related solutions.
- Understand client requirements and present suitable solutions.
- Conduct sales calls, client meetings, presentations, and follow-ups.
- Build and maintain a strong sales pipeline.
- Negotiate with prospective clients and work towards closing deals.
- Achieve monthly, quarterly, and annual sales targets.
- Maintain accurate client and lead information in CRM systems.
- Prepare and share proposals, quotations, and sales-related documentation.
- Build and maintain long-term relationships with clients.
- Coordinate with internal marketing and operations teams for smooth client onboarding and event participation.
- Conduct market and competitor research to identify new business opportunities.
Required Skills
- Strong knowledge of sales and business development.
- Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
- Strong negotiation and persuasion skills.
- Confidence in cold calling and approaching new clients.
- Ability to understand client requirements and close deals.
- Strong lead generation and prospecting skills.
- Target-driven and results-oriented mindset.
- Good presentation and relationship-building skills.
- Ability to handle objections and follow up consistently.
- Basic knowledge of CRM and sales pipeline management.
- Proficiency in MS Office and Google Workspace.
Qualifications & Experience
- Bachelor's degree in Business, Marketing, Management, Commerce, or a related field.
- 1–3 years of experience in Business Development, B2B Sales, Corporate Sales, Inside Sales, or Client Acquisition is preferred.
- Candidates with experience in exhibitions, events, conferences, media sales, sponsorship sales, advertising, or B2B services will have an advantage.
- Freshers with strong sales aptitude and excellent communication skills may also be considered.
What We Are Looking For
- Passion for sales and business growth.
- Strong hunger to achieve targets.
- A proactive and self-motivated attitude.
- Ability to work in a fast-paced environment.
- Strong ownership and follow-up skills.
- Willingness to learn and grow in the exhibition and events industry.
Why Join Maxpo Exhibitions?
- Opportunity to work in the international exhibitions and events industry.
- Exposure to B2B clients and business decision-makers.
- Performance-based career growth.
- Incentives and rewards based on performance.
- Opportunity to develop strong sales and business development expertise.
- Dynamic and growth-oriented work environment.
Job Type: Full-time
Experience: 1–3 years preferred
Work Location: Bengaluru, Karnataka
Job Type: Full-time
Pay: ₹11,823.92 - ₹46,384.63 per month
Work Location: In person
