Business Development Associate

Alienhouse Networks; Kolkata District; On-site; INR 71,000 - 85,000; Full time

Job summary

AlienHouse Networks in the Kolkata Metropolitan Area seeks a driven Business Development Associate to support market expansion, identify opportunities, and drive company growth. You will handle lead generation, client meetings, and relationship management, presenting offerings and helping convert prospects into deals.

You should work independently, communicate confidently with clients, and contribute to sales targets.

Qualifications

• Strong verbal communication and interpersonal skills.
• Confidence in client-facing interactions, networking, and market outreach.
• Basic understanding of sales and business development processes.
• Good negotiation, persuasion, and relationship-building abilities.
• A self-motivated, proactive, and target-driven mindset.
• Ability to work independently and manage field responsibilities when required.
• Willingness to participate in client meetings, market visits across the Kolkata Metropolitan Area.

Responsibilities

• Identify, research, and pursue new business opportunities to expand the company's client base.
• Generate leads through market research, networking, cold outreach, and other business development activities.
• Conduct client meetings and market visits when required.
• Build and maintain strong, long-term relationships with prospective and existing clients.
• Present company offerings and communicate their value to potential clients.
• Negotiate business opportunities and support successful deal closures.
• Coordinate with internal teams to ensure smooth project execution and client satisfaction.
• Maintain accurate records of leads, prospects, client interactions, and conversions.
• Monitor outreach activities and contribute to monthly sales and business growth targets.
• Provide updates on market trends, client feedback, and potential growth opportunities to the leadership team.

Skills

Verbal communication

Client facing

Sales & BD

Negotiation

Proactive mindset

Independent work

Job description

Full Time Kolkata Metropolitan Area (Market outreach Role)

Business Development Associate

7000/Month

Role Overview

AlienHouse Networks is looking for a driven and results-oriented Business Development Associate to support business expansion, identify new opportunities, and contribute to the company's growth in the Kolkata Metropolitan Area.

The role involves lead generation, market outreach, client meetings, relationship management, presenting company offerings, and supporting the conversion of prospects into successful business deals. The candidate will be expected to work independently, communicate confidently with clients, and contribute to business development targets.

This position offers hands-on experience in sales, client management, networking, and business development. The role includes a two-month probation period, with the possibility of a full-time opportunity based on individual performance, business impact, and organizational requirements.

Key Responsibilities

• Identify, research, and pursue new business opportunities to expand the company's client base.
• Generate leads through market research, networking, cold outreach, and other business development activities.
• Conduct client meetings and market visits when required.
• Build and maintain strong, long-term relationships with prospective and existing clients.
• Present company offerings and communicate their value to potential clients.
• Negotiate business opportunities and support successful deal closures.
• Coordinate with internal teams to ensure smooth project execution and client satisfaction.
• Maintain accurate records of leads, prospects, client interactions, and conversions.
• Monitor outreach activities and contribute to monthly sales and business growth targets.
• Provide updates on market trends, client feedback, and potential growth opportunities to the leadership team.

Required Qualifications

• Strong verbal communication and interpersonal skills.
• Confidence in client-facing interactions, networking, and market outreach.
• Basic understanding of sales and business development processes.
• Good negotiation, persuasion, and relationship-building abilities.
• A self-motivated, proactive, and target-driven mindset.
• Ability to work independently and manage field responsibilities when required.
• Willingness to participate in client meetings, market visits, and business outreach activities across the Kolkata Metropolitan Area.

Preferred (Good-to-Have) Skills

• Previous experience in sales, business development, lead generation, or client acquisition.
• Knowledge of customer relationship management (CRM) tools or lead-tracking systems.
• Basic understanding of sales pipelines, prospect qualification, and conversion strategies.
• Strong presentation and pitching skills.
• Ability to research target markets and identify potential clients.
• Good time management, problem-solving, and follow-up skills.

Performance & Growth Path

• Two-month probation period to evaluate performance, professional skills, and contribution to business development activities.
• Performance-based incentives for every successfully closed deal, in addition to the monthly compensation.
• Monthly compensation of Rs. 7,000, inclusive of reimbursements.
• Opportunity to work directly with the leadership team and gain exposure to business strategy and client acquisition.
• High-performing associates may be considered for a full-time position after the probation period, subject to performance, business impact, and organizational requirements.

What You Will Gain

• Practical experience in business development, sales, and client acquisition.
• Hands-on exposure to market research, lead generation, and outreach strategies.
• Improved communication, negotiation, pitching, and relationship-management skills.
• Experience handling client interactions and supporting business deal closures.
• Insights into business operations and growth strategies through direct interaction with the leadership team.
• Opportunity for performance-based recognition and consideration for a full-time role.
• Additional earnings through incentives on every successfully closed deal.

This position is based in the Kolkata Metropolitan Area and involves market outreach, client meetings, and field responsibilities when required. The monthly compensation is Rs. 7,000, including reimbursements, with additional performance-based incentives for every successful deal closure. The initial probation period is two months. A full-time opportunity is not guaranteed and will depend on individual performance, business impact, and organizational requirements. Candidates should be comfortable with client-facing responsibilities, independent work, and business development targets.