Business Development Executive

ACI Automation; Chennai District; On-site; INR 350,000 - 550,000; Full time

Job summary

ACI Automation in Chennai, Tamil Nadu is seeking a result-driven Business Development Executive to grow our client base and close deals.

You will identify leads through cold calls, field visits, market research, prepare quotations, and coordinate with technical and sales teams to propose solutions. Local travel may be required.

A bachelor's degree and 2 years' experience or strong freshers with communication skills are acceptable; CRM and MS Office skills are preferred.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Business Administration, Marketing, Engineering, or related field.
• 2 years of experience in business development, sales, or client-facing roles. Freshers with strong communication skills may apply.
• Good communication, negotiation, and interpersonal skills.
• Willingness to travel locally for client visits.
• Basic proficiency in MS Office (Excel, Word, PowerPoint).
• Familiarity with CRM tools.

Responsibilities

• Identify and generate new business leads through cold calling, field visits, and market research.
• Build and maintain relationships with prospective and existing clients.
• Understand client requirements and coordinate with the technical/sales team to propose suitable solutions.
• Prepare and follow up on quotations, proposals, and business presentations.
• Achieve monthly/quarterly business development targets.
• Maintain accurate records of leads, opportunities, and client interactions (CRM/reports).
• Attend client meetings, site visits, and industry events as required.
• Coordinate with the internal sales and service teams to ensure smooth order execution.
• Stay updated on industry trends, competitor activity, and market opportunities.

Skills

Communication skills

Negotiation

Interpersonal skills

Willingness to travel

Education

Bachelor's degree in Business Administration

Tools

CRM tools

MS Office

Job description

Key Responsibilities

• Identify and generate new business leads through cold calling, field visits, and market research
• Build and maintain relationships with prospective and existing clients
• Understand client requirements and coordinate with the technical/sales team to propose suitable solutions
• Prepare and follow up on quotations, proposals, and business presentations
• Achieve monthly/quarterly business development targets
• Maintain accurate records of leads, opportunities, and client interactions (CRM/reports)
• Attend client meetings, site visits, and industry events as required
• Coordinate with the internal sales and service teams to ensure smooth order execution
• Stay updated on industry trends, competitor activity, and market opportunities

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree (Business Administration, Marketing, Engineering, or related field)
• 02years of experience in business development, sales, or client-facing roles (freshers with strong communication skills may apply)
• Good communication, negotiation, and interpersonal skills
• Willingness to travel locally for client visits
• Basic proficiency in MS Office (Excel, Word, PowerPoint)
• Self-motivated with a target-driven approach Good to Have
• Priorexposure to industrial products, automation, or B2B sales
• Familiarity with CRM tools