Business Development Associate- WGSN

Technopak group; Gurugram District; On-site; INR 500,000 - 900,000; Full time

Job summary

An Indian management consultancy seeks a Business Development Associate for South Asia to support sales through lead qualification, scheduling appointments, and conducting market research. Ideal candidates should have a Bachelor's or Master's in design from a premier institution and exhibit proficiency in English with strong communication skills. This position is based in Gurugram, Haryana.

Qualifications

• Proactive approach and a 'can do' attitude.
• Good articulation and command over language and design/trend information.
• Knowledge of Microsoft Office – Excel and PowerPoint.
• Proactive approach to previous study or work experience with a “can do” attitude.

Responsibilities

• Qualify new leads within Salesforce.
• Support the sales team in scheduling new appointments.
• Prepare personalized follow-up information to nurture existing leads.
• Conduct market research to identify new sectors and contacts.
• Conduct market research to identify new sectors, companies, and key contacts.
• Meet activity KPIs related to lead qualification, calls, meeting bookings, and new contacts added to Salesforce.
• Support marketing activities, including campaign follow-ups, localized initiatives, and events.
• Research potential sponsors and build targeted lists for the sales team.
• Follow up on engaged leads from events, content downloads, and email interactions.

Skills

Language proficiency in English

Excellent communication skills

Knowledge of Microsoft Office

Education

Bachelor’s in design / master’s in design from NIFT or any premier design institute

Tools

Excel

PowerPoint

Job description

A Management Consulting boutique firm that offers strategic advice, performance enhancement impetus and market insights, to leading Indian and International companies, operating with a focus on India and South Asia

About WGSN

WGSN (www.wgsn.com) as you would know is the world’s leading Trend Forecasting company. Globally we have more than 7,000 companies which use our services to stay ahead of the curve for design and market intelligence. In South Asia, we have a presence since 2003 and today we have more than 350 clients, including the biggest retail houses, brands, manufacturers, educational institutes, exporters etc.

Designation

Business Development Associate, South Asia

Location

Gurgaon

Roles & Responsibilities

PRE-SALES SUPPORT

• Qualify new leads within Salesforce
• Support the sales team in scheduling new appointments
• Prepare personalized follow-up information to nurture existing leads
• Ensure Salesforce is regularly updated with accurate lead and contact information for prospect accounts
• Conduct market research to identify new sectors, companies, and key contacts
• Meet activity KPIs related to lead qualification, calls, meeting bookings, and new contacts added to Salesforce
• Support marketing activities, including campaign follow-ups, localized initiatives, and events
• Research potential sponsors and build targeted lists for the sales team
• Follow up on engaged leads from events, content downloads, and email interactions

Requirements

• Language proficiency in English with excellent communication skills
• Good articulation and command over language and the design and trend information
• Knowledge of Microsoft Office – Excel and PowerPoint
• Proactive approach to previous study or work experience with a “can do” attitude

Education

Bachelor’s in design / master’s in design – From NIFT / any premier design institute