Raipur, Chhattisgarh Business Development & Sales
About the Role
As a Business Development Associate, you will support the company's growth by identifying new business opportunities, generating qualified leads, engaging with prospective clients, and assisting throughout the sales lifecycle. You will collaborate with cross-functional teams, conduct market research, prepare business proposals, and contribute to client acquisition while gaining hands-on experience in AI, software development, automation, and digital transformation projects.
Responsibilities
- Research and identify potential business opportunities
- Generate and qualify leads through multiple outreach channels
- Build and maintain a healthy sales pipeline
- Schedule client meetings and product demonstrations
- Assist in preparing proposals, quotations, and presentations
- Conduct market and competitor research
- Follow up with prospects and maintain client relationships
- Update CRM records and sales activity reports
- Collaborate with Marketing and Technical teams for lead nurturing
- Support business development campaigns and networking initiatives
- Assist senior team members during client interactions and negotiations
- Contribute to achieving monthly business development targets
Requirements
- Bachelor's degree (BBA, B.Com, B.Tech, BCA, MBA or equivalent)
- Excellent verbal and written communication in English & Hindi
- Strong interpersonal and relationship-building skills
- Basic understanding of business development and sales processes
- Familiarity with Microsoft Office and Google Workspace
- Basic knowledge of CRM software and lead management
- Strong research and analytical skills
- Good presentation and business communication skills
- Self-motivated with a positive learning attitude
- Ability to work collaboratively in a fast-paced startup environment
- Freshers and recent graduates with strong communication skills are encouraged to apply
What You'll Learn
- Business Development & Sales Fundamentals
- Lead Generation & Prospecting Strategies
- Client Communication & Relationship Management
- Proposal Preparation & Business Presentations
- Market Research & Competitive Analysis
- Negotiation & Professional Business Communication
- Cross-functional Collaboration with Sales, Marketing & Technical Teams
- Startup Business Development & Go-to-Market (GTM) Strategies
- Professional Networking & Partnership Development
- Opportunity to work on live projects across Healthcare, Education, Government, Enterprise, Retail, Startups, FinTech, AI, Automation, and other emerging industries
- Understand business challenges, customer behavior, and industry-specific market trends across multiple sectors
- Continuous upskilling through mentorship, practical exposure, workshops, and modern business development tools
- Build a strong professional portfolio by contributing to real client acquisition and business growth initiatives