Location: Chandigarh, India (On-site)
Experience: 2–5 Years
Employment Type: Full-Time
Cogniter Technologies is looking for a driven, proactive, and results-oriented Business Development Executive to join our growing sales team.
The ideal candidate will have 2–5 years of experience in IT sales, business development, lead generation, online bidding, and client acquisition, with strong communication, negotiation, and relationship-building skills.
In this role, you will be responsible for identifying new business opportunities, engaging with prospective clients, understanding their requirements, presenting suitable IT solutions, and converting qualified leads into successful business relationships.
If you are passionate about sales, confident in client communication, and motivated by achieving measurable results, we would love to hear from you.
Identify and generate new business opportunities through Upwork, Freelancer, Guru, LinkedIn, and other relevant platforms.
Conduct market research, online research, cold emailing, LinkedIn outreach, networking, and outbound sales activities to identify potential clients.
Build, manage, and continuously develop a strong sales pipeline.
Understand client requirements and identify opportunities for software development, web and mobile applications, IT services, and digital solutions.
Prepare and present business proposals, project quotations, presentations, and commercial documents.
Manage email campaigns, conduct regular follow-ups, and nurture prospects throughout the sales cycle.
Coordinate with technical, development, and project teams to understand project requirements and prepare suitable solutions.
Conduct sales calls, presentations, negotiations, and client discussions.
Convert qualified leads into business opportunities and work toward successful deal closures.
Build and maintain strong, professional, and long-term relationships with prospective and existing clients.
Maintain accurate records of leads, prospects, opportunities, follow-ups, proposals, and client interactions in CRM systems.
Meet and exceed individual and team sales targets.
Track market trends, competitor activities, and industry developments to identify potential business opportunities.
Ensure timely, professional, and consistent communication with prospects and clients throughout the sales process.
Bachelor's degree in Business Administration, Marketing, Commerce, or a related field.
2–5 years of experience in Business Development, IT Sales, B2B Sales, or a similar role.
Strong understanding of lead generation, prospecting, client acquisition, and sales processes.
Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
Strong negotiation, presentation, persuasion, and relationship-management skills.
Basic to good understanding of IT services, software development, web/mobile applications, and digital solutions.
Proficiency in MS Office, internet research, and professional email communication.
Experience using CRM tools is preferred.
Strong follow-up and client-handling abilities.
Highly self-motivated, target-oriented, proactive, and results-driven.
Ability to work independently as well as collaboratively with cross-functional teams.
Hands-on experience with Upwork, Freelancer, Guru, or other online bidding platforms.
Experience working with international clients and overseas sales.
Knowledge of cold emailing, LinkedIn outreach, outbound sales, and lead-generation strategies.
Familiarity with LinkedIn Sales Navigator or similar prospecting tools.
Experience preparing technical and commercial proposals for IT projects.
Good understanding of software development and digital services.
Strong networking and relationship-building capabilities.
Proven ability to identify, qualify, nurture, and convert prospects into long-term clients.
Passion for sales, business development, client acquisition, and achieving measurable results.
Opportunity to work with international clients across diverse industries.
Performance-based incentives and employee recognition programs.
Clear career growth opportunities in Business Development, IT Sales, and Client Relationship Management.
Work in a collaborative, professional, and growth-oriented environment.
Gain exposure to innovative technologies and global business opportunities.
Work closely with experienced sales, technical, and project teams.
Opportunities for continuous learning and professional development.
Interested candidates can share their updated resume at [email protected].
Subject: Application for Business Development Executive – Chandigarh
