Business Developer Associate

Zenvior; Mumbai; On-site; INR 450,000 - 750,000; Full time

Job summary

Zenvior is seeking a Business Developer Associate in Mumbai to drive growth through partnerships, client relationships, and strategic initiatives for lifestyle technology products.

You will identify new opportunities, build relationships with partners and clients, and work cross-functionally with product, engineering, and marketing teams to expand market presence and close deals. This hands-on role directly impacts business growth and market expansion.

Qualifications

• 1-3 years of experience in business development, sales, partnerships, or account management.
• Strong relationship-building and networking skills.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Experience with CRM tools and pipeline management.
• Understanding of business development processes and sales cycles.

Responsibilities

• Identify and pursue new business opportunities and potential partnerships
• Build and maintain relationships with clients, partners, and key stakeholders
• Develop and execute business development strategies to expand market presence
• Research and analyze market trends, competitors, and potential business opportunities
• Negotiate and close partnership deals and business agreements
• Collaborate with product and engineering teams to identify partnership opportunities
• Attend industry events, conferences, and networking opportunities
• Create business proposals, presentations, and pitch decks for potential partners
• Manage partner relationships and ensure successful collaboration
• Track and report on business development metrics and pipeline progress
• Work with sales and marketing teams to align business development efforts
• Identify strategic alliances and joint venture opportunities
• Create business development reports and present findings to stakeholders

Skills

Relationship-building

Sales & business development

Negotiation

Prospecting

Cross-functional collaboration

Communication skills

Strategic thinking

Project management

CRM experience

Education

Bachelor's degree in Business, Marketing, or related field

Tools

Salesforce

HubSpot

CRM systems

Job description

Applying for: Business Developer Associate

Drive business growth through partnerships, client relationships, and strategic initiatives for our lifestyle technology products. You'll identify new business opportunities, build relationships with potential partners and clients, and help expand our market presence. This role combines relationship building, strategic thinking, and business acumen to help us grow our business and reach new markets. If you're relationship-oriented, strategic, and excited about building business partnerships, this role is for you.

As a Business Developer Associate, you'll be at the intersection of sales, partnerships, and strategy. You'll work on everything from identifying new business opportunities to building strategic partnerships, negotiating deals, and expanding our market reach. You'll collaborate with product, engineering, and marketing teams to identify partnership opportunities, develop go-to-market strategies, and close deals. This is a hands‑on role where you'll see the direct impact of your work on our business growth and market expansion.

Key Responsibilities

• Identify and pursue new business opportunities and potential partnerships
• Build and maintain relationships with clients, partners, and key stakeholders
• Develop and execute business development strategies to expand market presence
• Research and analyze market trends, competitors, and potential business opportunities
• Negotiate and close partnership deals and business agreements
• Collaborate with product and engineering teams to identify partnership opportunities
• Attend industry events, conferences, and networking opportunities
• Create business proposals, presentations, and pitch decks for potential partners
• Manage partner relationships and ensure successful collaboration
• Track and report on business development metrics and pipeline progress
• Work with sales and marketing teams to align business development efforts
• Identify strategic alliances and joint venture opportunities
• Create business development reports and present findings to stakeholders

Requirements

• 1-3 years of experience in business development, sales, partnerships, or account management
• Strong relationship‑building and networking skills
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills
• Experience with CRM tools and pipeline management
• Understanding of business development processes and sales cycles
• Ability to identify and pursue new business opportunities
• Strong negotiation and deal‑closing skills
• Familiarity with partnership structures and business agreements
• Basic understanding of technology products and market dynamics
• Ability to work cross‑functionally with product, engineering, and marketing teams
• Strong project management and organizational skills
• Passion for building business relationships and driving growth
• Bachelor's degree in Business, Marketing, or related field (or equivalent experience)

Nice to Have

• Experience with lifestyle technology or consumer products
• Knowledge of partnership structures and joint ventures
• Experience with contract negotiation and legal agreements
• Familiarity with presentation tools and creating pitch decks
• Understanding of different business models and revenue streams
• Experience with CRM tools (Salesforce, HubSpot, etc.)
• Knowledge of industry‑specific business development practices
• Experience with strategic planning and market analysis
• Understanding of financial metrics and business valuation
• Previous startup experience or working in fast‑paced environments

What You'll Learn

• Building and scaling business development strategies from the ground up
• Relationship building and partnership management
• Cross‑functional collaboration with product, engineering, and marketing
• Business negotiation and deal structuring
• Market analysis and opportunity identification
• Building and managing strategic partnerships
• Translating business opportunities into successful partnerships and deals