Business Development Executive

Oben Electric Vehicles; Bengaluru; On-site; INR 800,000 - 1,500,000; Full time

Job summary

Oben Electric Vehicles in Bengaluru is looking for a Business Development Executive who will handle inbound leads and prospect for potential business partners. This role involves filtering and managing dealership leads, pitching the Oben brand, and maintaining a comprehensive CRM.

The ideal candidate has 13 years of experience in dealer development or inside sales, with strong communication skills in English and a local language. Join us in our mission to transform the two-wheeler market.

Qualifications

• 13 years of experience in Dealer Development, preferably in Automotive, EV, or Consumer Durables.
• Exceptional verbal and written communication skills in English and local languages.
• Ability to build rapport over the phone.

Responsibilities

• Attend to a daily list of dealership leads from the CRM.
• Filter leads based on defined investment criteria.
• Communicate the 'Oben Advantage' to potential dealers.
• Collect and verify preliminary documents from interested parties.
• Maintain a clean and updated CRM of prospective dealers.
• Schedule meetings or site visits for regional managers.
• Gather market intelligence regarding competitor offerings.

Skills

Dealer Development

Channel Sales

Inside Sales

Communication

Job description

Role & Responsibilities

Job Description: Business Development Executive

Company: Oben Electric (https://obenelectric.com/)

Location: Bengaluru (Electronic City Phase 1)

Department: Sales & Network Expansion

No of working days: 6 days a week

About Oben Electric: Founded in 2020 by IIT and IIM alumni, Oben Electric is an R&D driven EV organisation headquartered in Bengaluru. We are on a mission to revolutionise the global two-wheeler market with our "Design in India for the World" philosophy.

Role Summary: The Business Development Executive will be the first point of contact for potential business partners. Your primary mission is to identify, call, and rigorously shortlist high potential dealers who align with Oben’s brand values and financial requirements. This is a high-impact role that serves as the "filter" for our network expansion, ensuring only the most qualified leads move forward in the partnership pipeline.

Key Responsibilities

• Inbound Lead Management: Promptly attend to a daily list of provided dealership leads from the CRM.
• Shortlisting: Filter leads based on strictly defined criteria, including investment capacity, real estate availability (showroom/service area), and local market influence.
• Business Pitching: Effectively communicate the "Oben Advantage" including our LFP battery technology, 150cc-equivalent performance, and dealership ROI models.
• Documentation Management: Collect and verify preliminary documents (KYC, financial statements, property photos/plans) from interested parties.
• Database Management: Maintain a clean and updated CRM of all prospective dealers, tracking every stage of the conversation from "First Call" to "Shortlisted."
• Coordination: Schedule secondary meetings or site visits for the regional managers once a lead is successfully shortlisted.
• Market Intelligence: Gather feedback from the ground (via dealer calls) regarding competitor offerings and local demand to help refine our expansion strategy.

Required Qualifications & Skills

• Experience: 13 years of experience in Dealer Development, Channel Sales, or Inside Sales (preferably in Automotive, EV, or Consumer Durables).
• Communication: Exceptional verbal and written communication skills in English and [Gujrati/Malayalam/Tamil]. The ability to build rapport over the phone is critical.
• Candidates available for an immediate start are preferred.