Business Development Executive

Brandessence® Market Research; Pune District; On-site; INR 134,000 - 201,000; Part time

Job summary

Brandessence® Market Research offers an on-site internship role for a Business Development Executive in Pune District. You will support new business development by identifying prospective clients, researching target markets, and assisting in lead generation campaigns.

Daily tasks include engaging with potential clients via calls, emails, and digital channels, maintaining lead databases, and aiding account management with follow-ups and meeting coordination.

Qualifications

• Pursuing or recently completed degree in business-related field.
• Interest in market research, consulting services, and industry trends.
• Strong written and verbal communication.
• Experience in sales or business development is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Identify prospective clients, research target markets, and assist in lead generation campaigns.
• Engage with potential clients via calls, emails, and digital channels.
• Maintain and update lead databases.
• Support account management teams in follow-ups and meeting coordination.
• Prepare sales presentations, basic proposals, and pipeline status reports.
• Collaborate with marketing and research teams to align outreach with service offerings.

Skills

Lead generation

Business acumen

Effective communication

Account management

CRM familiarity

Organizational skills

MS Office

Cross-functional collaboration

Education

Business/Marketing/Management/Economics degree

Tools

CRM software

Job description

Company Description

Brandessence® Market Research is a global market research and consulting firm that helps organizations make informed strategic decisions in fast-changing markets. The company delivers intelligence-driven solutions that enable clients to understand market dynamics, identify growth opportunities, and evaluate competitive landscapes. Brandessence® serves a wide range of sectors, including healthcare, life sciences, technology, manufacturing, chemicals, energy, sustainability, and consumer industries. By combining deep industry expertise with robust data analytics and strong research execution, the firm provides insights that support transformation, innovation, and long-term value creation. Its client base includes corporations, startups, investors, government bodies, and consulting partners around the world.

Role Description

This is an on-site internship role for a Business Development Executive, based in Pune District. The intern will support new business development activities by identifying prospective clients, researching target markets, and assisting in lead generation campaigns. Daily responsibilities include engaging with potential clients via calls, emails, and digital channels, maintaining and updating lead databases, and supporting account management teams in follow-ups and meeting coordination. The role involves preparing sales presentations, basic proposals, and reports on pipeline status, as well as collaborating with marketing and research teams to align outreach with service offerings. The internship is designed to provide hands‑on exposure to business development processes, client interactions, and the fundamentals of market research services.

Qualifications

• Ability to support New Business Development and Lead Generation initiatives through prospecting, outreach, and pipeline tracking.
• Strong Business acumen with an interest in market research, consulting services, and industry trends.
• Effective Communication skills, including clear verbal and written communication and professional client interaction.
• Basic Account Management capabilities, such as organizing client information, tracking interactions, and assisting in follow-ups.
• Proficiency with productivity tools (e.g., MS Office or Google Workspace) and familiarity with CRM or lead management tools is an advantage.
• Strong organizational skills, attention to detail, and the ability to manage multiple tasks in a fast-paced environment.
• Comfortable working on-site in Pune District and collaborating with cross-functional teams.
• Pursuing or recently completed a degree in Business, Marketing, Management, Economics, or a related field; prior internship or project experience in sales or business development is a plus.