Business Development Executive

Weekday AI; Bengaluru; On-site; INR 400,000 - 650,000; Full time

Job summary

Weekday AI is seeking a proactive Business Development Executive based in Bengaluru. The ideal candidate will have 3–5 years of experience in outbound sales and will drive lead generation and pipeline growth. Responsibilities include strategic prospecting, client engagement, and maintaining sales records.

Success in this role requires excellent communication and negotiation skills, along with the ability to work independently in a fast-paced environment. We offer a competitive salary range of INR 4-6.5 LPA.

Qualifications

• 3–5 years of experience in business development or sales roles.
• Strong experience with outbound sales and pipeline development.
• Confident in cold outreach and customer engagement.
• Excellent analytical and research skills.

Responsibilities

• Drive outbound lead generation through various outreach methods.
• Identify and engage potential accounts globally.
• Maintain CRM records and sales activity updates.
• Collaborate with internal teams for lead conversion.

Skills

B2B prospecting

Outbound sales

Lead generation

Communication skills

Negotiation skills

Tools

CRM platforms

Lead generation tools

Apollo.io

LinkedIn Sales Navigator

Job description

This role is for one of the Weekday's clients

Salary range: Rs 400000 - Rs 650000 (ie INR 4-6.5 LPA)

Experience: 3+ yrs

Location: Bengaluru

Job Type: full-time

We are looking for a proactive and results-driven Business Development Executive to drive outbound sales and pipeline growth across global markets. This role is focused on strategic prospecting, lead generation, and building meaningful client relationships through consultative outreach. You will play a key role in identifying business opportunities, engaging decision-makers, and contributing directly to revenue growth.

The ideal candidate is someone who enjoys outbound sales, understands B2B buying behaviour, and thrives in a fast-paced, target-driven environment. You should be comfortable handling cold outreach, nurturing prospects, and collaborating with internal teams to convert opportunities into long-term business relationships.

Key Responsibilities

• Drive outbound lead generation through cold calls, emails, LinkedIn outreach, and strategic prospecting activities
• Identify and engage high-potential accounts across industries and global markets
• Build and maintain a healthy sales pipeline through consistent outreach and follow-ups
• Qualify prospects using structured sales frameworks and understand client pain points, budgets, and business goals
• Schedule and coordinate meetings with key stakeholders and decision-makers
• Use modern sales and prospecting tools to improve outreach efficiency and personalization
• Conduct market research to identify emerging opportunities, industry trends, and competitor activities
• Maintain accurate CRM records, sales activities, and pipeline updates
• Collaborate with internal sales and strategy teams to ensure smooth handover of qualified opportunities
• Track outreach performance metrics and continuously optimize conversion strategies
• Build long-term relationships with prospects through value-driven communication and engagement

What Makes You a Great Fit

• 3–5 years of experience in business development, outbound sales, lead generation, or pre-sales roles
• Strong experience in B2B prospecting and pipeline development
• Confident in cold outreach and engaging prospects through calls, emails, and LinkedIn
• Excellent communication, relationship-building, and negotiation skills
• Comfortable working with CRM platforms and lead generation tools
• Strong research and analytical abilities with a data-driven approach to outreach
• Ability to manage multiple prospects and follow-ups simultaneously with strong attention to detail
• Self-motivated, target-oriented and capable of working independently
• Experience working in services, consulting, IT services, or design-led environments is an advantage
• Familiarity with tools like Apollo.io, LinkedIn Sales Navigator, and modern sales automation platforms is a plus
• Adaptable mindset with the ability to thrive in a high-growth, fast-paced environment