Business Development Executive

Cognitive Market research and consulting; Pune District; Hybrid; INR 300,000 - 600,000; Full time

Job summary

Cognitive Market research and consulting in Pune, India is seeking a dynamic professional for outbound sales and new business development. The role involves calling potential clients, presenting market research solutions, and driving client engagements from initial contact to proposal stage.

The ideal candidate has 1+ years in outbound sales, strong communication, and negotiation skills, with a proactive, target-driven mindset. Experience in market research or B2B services is a plus.

Qualifications

• 1+ years of experience in Outbound Sales / B2B Sales / Business Development / Account Management.
• Strong communication and negotiation skills.
• Confident in handling client calls and sales conversations.
• Good follow-up and relationship management skills.
• Experience in Market Research / B2B services will be an advantage.

Responsibilities

• Handle outbound sales calls and generate new business opportunities.
• Identify and connect with potential clients through calls, email, and LinkedIn.
• Understand client requirements and present suitable research solutions.
• Manage client relationships and follow up with prospects.
• Achieve assigned sales targets and maintain a healthy sales pipeline.
• Prepare quotations, proposals, and coordinate with internal teams.
• Maintain accurate records of client interactions and sales activities.

Skills

Outbound sales experience

Strong communication

Negotiation skills

Client relationship management

Target-oriented

Job description

Key Responsibilities

• Handle outbound sales calls and generate new business opportunities.
• Identify and connect with potential clients through calls, email, and LinkedIn.
• Understand client requirements and present suitable research solutions.
• Manage client relationships and follow up with prospects.
• Achieve assigned sales targets and maintain a healthy sales pipeline.
• Prepare quotations, proposals, and coordinate with internal teams.
• Maintain accurate records of client interactions and sales activities.

Requirements

• 1+ years of experience in Outbound Sales / B2B Sales / Business Development / Account Management.
• Strong communication and negotiation skills.
• Confident in handling client calls and sales conversations.
• Good follow-up and relationship management skills.
• Target-oriented and self-motivated approach.

Experience in Market Research / B2B services will be an advantage.

MALE candidate preffered.