Business Development Associate

SkillSauce; Dadri; On-site; INR 500,000 - 800,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading technology recruitment platform in Noida is seeking a Business Development Associate. This role involves lead generation, building strong client relationships, and managing sales pipelines. Candidates should have 1-3 years of experience in B2B sales, excellent communication skills, and a strong grasp of SaaS sales. The position is full-time, with immediate opportunities available.

Qualifications

• 1–3 years of experience in business development or B2B sales.
• Strong verbal and written communication skills.
• Self-starter with high ownership and motivation.

Responsibilities

• Identify and qualify B2B leads through outbound channels.
• Build and maintain relationships with key decision-makers.
• Prepare weekly/monthly sales performance reports.

Skills

SaaS Sales Knowledge

Outbound Sales Experience

CRM Proficiency

Negotiation & Closing

Education

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

Tools

HubSpot

Salesforce

Pipedrive

Job description

Job Title: Business Development Associate

Location: Noida

Experience Required: 1-3 yrs

Start Date: Immediate or within 15 Days

Employment Type: Full-Time

About Us:

SkillSauce is a platform where we empower companies to find the right talent efficiently. Hiring the right candidate is a challenge, manual assessments are time-consuming, subjective and often unreliable. Our AI-powered candidate assessment platform solves this by providing automated, data-driven evaluations tailored to your hiring needs. Whether you're hiring developers, data scientists, or industry experts, our assessments ensure precision and accuracy. Backed by advanced technology and an expert-curated question library, SkillSauce simplified recruitment, reduces hiring time, and ensures you onboard the best talent.

Role Description:

We’re looking for a passionate and goal-oriented Business Development Executive to be the face of SkillSauce. In this role, you’ll take the lead in unlocking new growth opportunities, building strong client relationships, and turning conversations into long-term partnerships.

Responsibilities

Lead Generation & Prospecting

• Identify and qualify potential B2B leads through outbound channels (LinkedIn, cold email, cold calling).
• Maintain and grow a healthy sales pipeline using CRM tools.
• Deliver engaging product demonstrations to prospective clients.
• Customize product pitches based on the pain points and use cases of each prospect.

Client Relationship Management

• Build and nurture long-term relationships with key decision-makers (CXOs, VPs, Heads of Departments).
• Act as the primary point of contact from first outreach to closure.
• Handle objections, negotiate pricing and terms, and close deals independently.
• Collaborate with legal and finance teams to manage contracts and payment terms.

Market Research & Feedback Loop

• Gather insights from the market and competitors to refine positioning and sales strategy.
• Relay product feedback from clients to the product and marketing teams.
• Work closely with marketing, pre-sales, and customer success teams.

Prepare weekly/monthly reports on sales performance, forecasts, and goals.

Must-Have Skills:

• SaaS Sales Knowledge Preferred: Deep understanding of B2B SaaS product lifecycle and sales funnel.
• Outbound Sales Experience: Proven success in outbound lead generation and sales.
• CRM Proficiency: Experience using tools like HubSpot, Salesforce, Pipedrive, etc.
• Negotiation & Closing: Ability to close high-value deals independently.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Business Administration, Marketing, or a related field.
• 1–3 years of experience in business development, inside sales or B2B sales.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
• Strong negotiation and interpersonal skills.
• Proficient in using CRM tools and sales engagement platforms.
• Prior experience in SaaS or startup environments is a strong plus.
• Self-starter with a high degree of ownership and motivation.

Seniority level

• Seniority level

  Entry level

Employment type

• Employment type

  Full-time

Job function

• Job function

  Business Development and Sales

• Industries

  Software Development

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