Business Development Executive (BDE) | Full-Time | India

UpNext Software; India; On-site; INR 300,000 - 540,000; Full time

Job summary

UpNext Software is seeking a Business Development Executive to generate new opportunities across international markets. You will identify prospects, craft compelling proposals, and manage initial client communications to drive growth.

Ideal candidates have 0–3 years in BD or IT sales, familiarity with bidding portals, strong English, and knowledge of software development services. This role suits self-driven professionals across global time zones.

Qualifications

• 0–3 years of experience in business development or IT sales.
• Familiarity with bidding portals and lead-generation tools is advantageous.
• Excellent written English for proposals and client emails.
• Understanding of software development services (web, mobile, AI/ML) preferred.
• Self-driven, target-oriented, and able to work across international time zones.

Responsibilities

• Identify and qualify prospects via LinkedIn, email outreach, and freelancing portals.
• Write tailored proposals and bids to meet client requirements.
• Handle initial client communication and requirement gathering.
• Build an outbound pipeline and track activity in CRM.
• Research target markets, competitors, and industry trends.
• Coordinate with technical teams to prepare estimates and outlines.

Skills

Lead generation

Proposal writing

CRM management

Email outreach

Bidding portals

Client communication

Market research

Tools

LinkedIn

Upwork

Freelancer

Fiverr

CRM

Job description

Join UpNext Software as a Business Development Executive to generate new business opportunities across international markets.

Responsibilities

• Identify and qualify prospects through LinkedIn, email outreach, and freelancing portals (Upwork, Freelancer, Fiverr)
• Write compelling proposals and bids tailored to client requirements
• Handle initial client communication and requirement gathering
• Build and maintain a healthy outbound pipeline; track activity in CRM
• Research target markets, competitors, and industry trends
• Coordinate with technical teams to prepare estimates and solution outlines

Requirements

• 0-3 years of experience in business development or IT sales (freshers with strong communication welcome)
• Familiarity with bidding portals and lead-generation tools is a strong advantage
• Excellent written English for proposals and client emails
• Understanding of software development services (web, mobile, AI/ML) preferred
• Self-driven, target-oriented, and comfortable with international time zones