Business Development Executive

Konnect Consultants Kota; Indore District; On-site; INR 300,000 - 550,000; Full time

Job summary

Konnect Consultants Kota in Indore seeks a dynamic Business Development Executive to drive opportunities in natural stone and premium architectural surfaces. The role focuses on building relationships with architects, interior designers, builders, and developers, presenting exclusive stone collections, and converting inquiries into orders.

The candidate will travel to client sites, nurture a robust sales pipeline, and coordinate with internal teams on quotations and project needs.

Qualifications

• Minimum 2 years of experience in Business Development / Sales.
• Experience in natural stone, tiles, marble, granite, building materials, architectural products, or interior products is preferred.
• Strong communication, presentation and negotiation skills.
• Good understanding of architect and interior designer network.
• Confident and professional with premium clients.
• Willingness to travel for client meetings and business development activities.

Responsibilities

• Develop new business opportunities in the architectural and premium stone segment.
• Build and maintain relationships with architects, interior designers, builders, contractors, developers, and project consultants.
• Visit architects and design studios to introduce the exclusive stone collection and product range.
• Generate leads through market visits, networking, references, and client relationships.
• Understand project requirements and recommend suitable stone products and finishes.
• Conduct client meetings and follow up on business opportunities.
• Present product samples, catalogues, and collections professionally to clients.
• Develop and maintain a strong sales pipeline and convert enquiries into orders.
• Coordinate with internal team on quotations, samples, availability, and project requirements.
• Track ongoing projects and identify opportunities for specification and procurement.
• Monitor market trends, competitor activities, and customer preferences.
• Maintain regular reports of client meetings, leads, follow-ups, and conversions.
• Achieve assigned business development and sales targets.

Skills

Communication skills

Presentation skills

Negotiation skills

Relationship building

Willingness to travel

Job description

Job Title: Business Development Executive (BDE)

Industry: Natural Stone / Premium Architectural Surfaces

Location: Indore

Salary: Negotiable, based on experience

Employment Type: On-Role

Job Overview

We are looking for a dynamic and result-oriented Business Development Executive to develop business opportunities for our curated range of unique natural stones, premium surfaces, and exclusive colours, designed to complement and elevate diverse architectural styles.

Key Responsibilities

• Develop new business opportunities in the architectural and premium stone segment.
• Build and maintain strong relationships with architects, interior designers, builders, contractors, developers, and project consultants.
• Visit architects and design studios to introduce the company's exclusive stone collection and product range.
• Generate leads through market visits, networking, references, and client relationships.
• Understand project requirements and recommend suitable stone products and finishes.
• Conduct 34 client meetings per day and follow up regularly on business opportunities.
• Present product samples, catalogues, and collections professionally to clients.
• Develop and maintain a strong sales pipeline and convert enquiries into orders.
• Coordinate with the internal team regarding quotations, samples, availability, and project requirements.
• Track ongoing projects and identify opportunities for product specification and procurement.
• Monitor market trends, competitor activities, and customer preferences.
• Maintain regular reports of client meetings, leads, follow-ups, and conversions.
• Achieve assigned business development and sales targets.

Requirements

• Minimum 2 years of experience in Business Development / Sales.
• Experience in natural stone, tiles, marble, granite, building materials, architectural products, or interior products will be preferred.
• Strong communication, presentation, and negotiation skills.
• Good understanding of the architect and interior designer network.
• Confident and professional approach while dealing with premium clients.
• Strong relationship-building and follow-up skills.
• Willingness to travel for client meetings and business development activities.