Business Development Executive

Grand View Research; Pune District; On-site; INR 400,000 - 540,000; Full time

Job summary

Grand View Research is seeking a driven Business Development Executive to support growth in our Primary Research and Insights Consulting practice. The role focuses on identifying new business opportunities, engaging with prospective clients, and supporting the sales cycle for custom research and consulting engagements.

This position is ideal for someone with early experience in B2B sales or research services, who is comfortable with client conversations, consultative selling, and supporting

Qualifications

• 1–3 years of experience in Business Development, Sales, or B2B client-facing roles.
• Experience in lead generation through cold calling, email outreach, and virtual meetings.
• Understanding of primary research (quantitative & qualitative) is preferred.
• Strong communication and client relationship management skills.
• Ability to identify client needs and recommend suitable solutions.
• Experience with proposals, RFPs, and commercial discussions.
• Self-driven, target-oriented, and adaptable in a fast-paced environment.

Responsibilities

• New Business Development & Lead Generation: Drive business growth by identifying prospects and generating new opportunities.
• Client Engagement & Account Support: Build strong client relationships and ensure seamless account management.
• Proposal, RFP & Commercial Support: Support the sales cycle through proposals, pricing, and deal closures.
• Market & Partnership Development: Identify growth opportunities and strengthen market presence.
• Collaboration & Growth Contribution: Partner with internal teams to drive business success.

Skills

Lead generation

B2B sales

Client management

Proposal & RFPs

Cold calling

Virtual meetings

Primary research understanding

Job description

ABOUT THE ROLE:

We are looking for a driven Business Development Executive to support growth for our Primary Research and Insights Consulting practice.

The role focuses on identifying new business opportunities, engaging with prospective clients, and supporting the sales cycle for custom research and consulting engagements.

This position is ideal for someone with early experience in B2B sales or research services, who is comfortable with client conversations, consultative selling, and supporting proposal-driven opportunities.

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES :

1. New Business Development & Lead Generation: Drive business growth by identifying prospects and generating new opportunities.

2. Client Engagement & Account Support: Build strong client relationships and ensure seamless account management.

3. Proposal, RFP & Commercial Support: Support the sales cycle through proposals, pricing, and deal closures.

4. Market & Partnership Development: Identify growth opportunities and strengthen market presence.

5. Collaboration & Growth Contribution: Partner with internal teams to drive business success.

REQUIRED SKILLS AND EXPERIENCE:

• 1-3 years of experience in Business Development, Sales, or B2B client-facing roles.
• Experience in lead generation through cold calling, email outreach, and virtual meetings.
• Understanding of primary research (quantitative & qualitative) is preferred.
• Strong communication and client relationship management skills.
• Ability to identify client needs and recommend suitable solutions.
• Experience with proposals, RFPs, and commercial discussions.
• Self-driven, target-oriented, and adaptable in a fast-paced environment.