Business Development Executive (Fresher/Graduate)

Future IT; Sahibzada Ajit Singh Nagar, Panchkula, Chandigarh; Hybrid; INR 4,50,000 - 6,75,000; Full time

Job summary

A newly established IT firm is seeking a fresher Business Development Executive based in Chandigarh or Tricity. The role includes client engagement, lead generation, and proposal writing. Candidates should have strong English skills and a degree in a related field. This position offers remote work and opportunities for career progression.

Benefits

Remote work

Self-Management

Extra commission

Opportunity for career progression

Qualifications

• 0 to 2 years of experience in IT business development or sales.
• Proven track record in generating leads and closing IT service-based deals.
• Familiarity with the Software Development Lifecycle and IT project management is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Initiate conversations and build strong relationships with clients to understand their needs.
• Identify, connect, and convert potential clients into profitable business engagements.
• Negotiate terms and finalize agreements to secure project deals successfully.
• Achieve monthly sales targets and regularly update progress.

Skills

Excellent fluency in English

Strong communication skills

Negotiation skills

Presentation skills

Education

Bachelors and/or Masters degree in Business, IT, Marketing, or a related field

Tools

CRM tools

Online bidding platforms (e.g., Upwork, Freelancer)

Job description

Overview

Future IT is a newly established IT business. We are looking for a fresher Business Development Executive. You must have the confidence and passion to help build a brand from scratch.

The candidate must be based in Chandigarh or Tricity only. For the right candidate, the option to work remotely will be provided initially. Applications from outside Tricity will not be considered. Must have excellent fluency in English. Previous experience in IT Business Development is a bonus.

Responsibilities

• Language Skills: Excellent fluency in English and strong communication skills are a must and important for this role.
• Client Engagement: Initiate conversations and build strong relationships with local and international clients to understand their needs and provide customised solutions.
• Lead Generation: Identify, connect, and convert potential clients into profitable business engagements using LinkedIn, Upwork etc., and achieve the provided KPIs.
• Online Bidding: Actively bid on projects on platforms such as Upwork and similar freelancing portals to acquire new business opportunities.
• Proposal Writing: Create persuasive and professional project proposals, presentations, and service documents tailored to client requirements.
• Negotiation & Deal Closure: Negotiate terms and finalise agreements to secure project deals successfully.
• Market Research: Conduct market research and competitor analysis to identify trends and opportunities to enhance business development efforts.
• Team Coordination: Collaborate with technical and project management teams to ensure timely and quality project delivery.
• Targets & Reporting: Achieve monthly sales targets and regularly update progress through detailed reports on bids, leads, and closed deals. Maintain relationships with existing clients to drive retention and upselling.

Preferred candidate profile

• Bachelors and/or Masters degree in Business, IT, Marketing, or a related field.
• 0 to 2 years of experience in IT business development or sales.
• Strong communication, negotiation, and presentation skills.
• Excellent fluency in English (will need to speak with overseas clients regularly).
• Proven track record in generating leads and closing IT service-based deals.
• Familiarity with CRM tools and online bidding platforms (e.g., Upwork, Freelancer).
• Knowledge of Software Development Lifecycle and IT project management is a plus.

Perks & Benefits

• Remote work
• Self-Management
• Extra commission
• Opportunity for career progression