Business Development Executive
Department Sales & Marketing
Qualification
- MBA (Marketing / Sales / Business Management)
- Freshers or candidates with up to 2 years of experience are welcome to apply.
Industry Preference
Printing, Packaging, Manufacturing, FMCG, or any B2B industry (preferred but not mandatory).
Job Location
Oragadam, Chennai
Job Summary
The Business Development Executive will be responsible for identifying new business opportunities, generating leads, building customer relationships, supporting sales activities, and contributing to the company's revenue growth. The role requires strong communication, analytical, and negotiation skills along with a customer-focused approach.
Key Responsibilities
- Identify and develop new business opportunities in domestic and industrial markets.
- Generate leads through market research, cold calling, emails, networking, and customer visits.
- Build and maintain strong relationships with existing and prospective customers.
- Understand customer requirements and coordinate with internal teams to provide suitable solutions.
- Prepare quotations, proposals, presentations, and commercial offers.
- Follow up with customers to convert enquiries into confirmed orders.
- Coordinate with Production, PPC, Purchase, Quality, and Dispatch teams for smooth order execution.
- Maintain customer records, sales pipelines, and daily activity reports.
- Conduct market analysis to identify customer needs, competitor activities, and emerging market trends.
- Participate in exhibitions, trade fairs, and customer meetings whenever required.
- Support contract negotiations and ensure customer satisfaction throughout the order lifecycle.
- Achieve monthly, quarterly, and annual sales targets as assigned by management.
- Prepare MIS reports and sales performance reports.
Required Skills
- Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
- Strong presentation and negotiation abilities.
- Good analytical and problem-solving skills.
- Customer relationship management skills.
- Proficiency in MS Office (Excel, PowerPoint, Word).
- Ability to work independently and as part of a team.
- Willingness to travel for customer meetings and business development activities.
Key Competencies
- Business Acumen
- Communication Skills
- Relationship Building
- Negotiation Skills
- Customer Focus
- Time Management
- Teamwork
- Initiative and Self-Motivation
- Result Orientation
Preferred Attributes
- Positive attitude and willingness to learn.
- Ability to work under pressure and meet deadlines.
- Strong interpersonal skills.
- Professional appearance and conduct.
Career Growth
Successful candidates will have opportunities to grow into positions such as:
- Senior Business Development Executive
- Key Account Manager
- Assistant Manager – Business Development
- Manager – Sales & Marketing
Job Types: Full-time, Permanent, Fresher
Pay: ₹20,000.00 - ₹30,000.00 per month
Benefits:
Work Location: In person
