Position: Business Development Executive
Number of Vacancies: 2
Location: Bhubaneswar, Odisha
Employment Type: Full-Time
Experience: 1–3 Years preferred in Business Development, Sales, Hospitality, Hotels, Resorts, Travel, or related industries
About the Role
Labonya Retreat is looking for 2 dynamic and target-oriented Business Development Executives to drive business growth, generate new leads, build strong client relationships, and promote the retreat's hospitality and event-related services.
Key Responsibilities
- Business Development & Sales
- Identify and develop new business opportunities for Labonya Retreat.
- Generate leads through corporate connections, direct outreach, referrals, and networking.
- Promote the retreat for corporate events, meetings, parties, weddings, conferences, stay packages, and other events.
- Achieve assigned monthly sales and revenue targets.
- Client Relationship Management
- Build and maintain strong relationships with corporate clients, event planners, travel agencies, and other potential partners.
- Understand client requirements and recommend suitable packages and services.
- Conduct regular follow-ups with leads and prospective clients.
- Handle client queries professionally and ensure timely communication.
- Sales Visits & Business Networking
- Conduct client meetings and business visits across Bhubaneswar and nearby areas.
- Develop a strong local business network to generate recurring opportunities.
- Participate in relevant business meetings, events, exhibitions, and networking activities.
- Lead & Conversion Management
- Maintain proper records of leads, follow-ups, proposals, and conversions.
- Prepare quotations and coordinate with the concerned teams for client requirements.
- Follow up consistently to convert enquiries into confirmed bookings.
- Coordination & Reporting
- Coordinate with Front Office, F&B, Housekeeping, Events, and Management teams to ensure smooth execution of confirmed business.
- Submit daily/weekly sales and lead-generation reports.
- Track competitor activities, market trends, and potential business opportunities.
Key Skills Required
- Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
- Strong sales and negotiation abilities.
- Good presentation and convincing skills.
- Target-oriented and self-motivated approach.
- Strong client relationship management skills.
- Ability to generate and convert leads.
- Good knowledge of Bhubaneswar local market and corporate network will be an advantage.
- Basic knowledge of MS Office/Google Workspace and CRM tools.
- Professional personality with a customer-focused approach.
Preferred Candidate Profile
- 1–3 years of experience in BDE/Sales/Business Development.
- Candidates from Hotel, Resort, Hospitality, Travel, Event Management, or Corporate Sales backgrounds will be preferred.
- Freshers with excellent communication and strong sales potential may also be considered.
- Candidates should be comfortable with client meetings and local business visits.
Performance Expectations
- Consistent lead generation and follow-up.
- Achievement of monthly revenue and booking targets.
- Growth in corporate and event bookings.
- Strong client acquisition and retention.
- Accurate and timely sales reporting.
Pay: ₹20,000.00 - ₹25,000.00 per month
Benefits:
Work Location: In person
