Business Development Executive (International)

SynVesCo; India; On-site; INR 600,000 - 900,000; Full time

Job summary

Saulikh, a technology-driven B2B marketplace for agricultural commodities, is hiring a Business Development Executive (International) to expand its global buyer and supplier network. You will conduct research, run outbound campaigns, and manage relationships with exporters, processors, and traders.

You will identify decision-makers, test messaging, and schedule meetings for the founders while maintaining robust CRM records and market insights to fuel growth across regions.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Business, International Business, Marketing, Commerce, Agriculture, or a related discipline.
• 0–4 years of relevant experience in Business Development, International Sales, Export Marketing, Lead Generation, or a similar role.
• Exceptional fresh graduates with excellent communication skills, strong research ability, and an ownership mindset are encouraged to apply.
• Research and build databases of international buyers, including manufacturers, nutraceutical companies, food brands, importers, distributors, wholesalers, and private label companies.
• Identify procurement managers, sourcing managers, purchasing heads, and other relevant decision-makers with verified contact details.
• Execute outbound email campaigns and continuously test messaging to improve response rates.
• Conduct cold calling for Indian prospects and support international outreach through email and LinkedIn.
• Handle buyer responses, qualify business opportunities, and schedule meetings for the founders.
• Identify, approach, and onboard new suppliers across target commodities and sourcing regions through calls, meetings, and site visits.
• Present Saulikh's value proposition and build long-term relationships with exporters, processors, manufacturers, and traders.
• Expand supplier coverage across strategic commodity categories and geographies.
• Maintain reference price data using mandi arrivals, trader quotations, processor rates, export market information, and other reliable sources.
• Identify new sources of pricing and market intelligence.
• Track international commodity prices, trade developments, and market trends.
• Pull importer and shipment data using HS Codes to identify high-potential buyer accounts.
• Build and maintain buyer, supplier, and commodity databases.
• Support the preparation of market insights, blogs, newsletters, and industry updates.
• Maintain accurate CRM records with current stage, follow-up status, and next action for every account.
• Prepare concise account briefs before founder meetings.
• Maintain complete records of buyer and supplier interactions.
• Prepare weekly reports covering outreach activities, qualified leads, meetings scheduled, supplier onboarding, and sales pipeline progress.

Responsibilities

• Expand Saulikh's global buyer and supplier network through research-driven business development and market intelligence.
• Execute outbound prospecting and lead generation campaigns to build a strong marketplace ecosystem.
• Identify and onboard new suppliers across target commodities and geographies through calls, meetings, and site visits.
• Maintain CRM records and prepare weekly reports on outreach activities and pipeline progress.
• Prepare concise account briefs for founder meetings and maintain databases of buyers, suppliers, and commodities.

Skills

English communication

Interpersonal skills

Cold outreach

Research & analysis

Commercial mindset

CRM proficiency

Independence

Education

Bachelor's degree in Business/IB/Marketing/Commerce/Agriculture

Tools

Microsoft Excel

Google Sheets

CRM software

LinkedIn

Job description

Business Development Executive (International)

Saulikh is a technology-driven B2B marketplace connecting international buyers with verified suppliers of agricultural commodities. We help businesses discover trusted suppliers, receive competitive quotations, and simplify cross-border sourcing through technology and market intelligence.

We're building a modern trade platform for one of the world's largest industries and are looking for ambitious individuals who want to help shape its growth.

Role Overview

The Business Development Executive (International) will be responsible for expanding Saulikh's global buyer and supplier network through research-driven business development, outbound prospecting, and market intelligence.

This role combines business development, commercial research, lead generation, and partnership development to build a strong marketplace ecosystem.

Job Description

Qualifications:

• Bachelor's degree in Business, International Business, Marketing, Commerce, Agriculture, or a related discipline.
• 0–4 years of relevant experience in Business Development, International Sales, Export Marketing, Lead Generation, or a similar role.
• Exceptional fresh graduates with excellent communication skills, strong research ability, and an ownership mindset are encouraged to apply.
• Research and build databases of international buyers, including manufacturers, nutraceutical companies, food brands, importers, distributors, wholesalers, and private label companies.
• Identify procurement managers, sourcing managers, purchasing heads, and other relevant decision-makers with verified contact details.
• Execute outbound email campaigns and continuously test messaging to improve response rates.
• Conduct cold calling for Indian prospects and support international outreach through email and LinkedIn.
• Handle buyer responses, qualify business opportunities, and schedule meetings for the founders.
• Identify, approach, and onboard new suppliers across target commodities and sourcing regions through calls, meetings, and site visits.
• Present Saulikh's value proposition and build long-term relationships with exporters, processors, manufacturers, and traders.
• Expand supplier coverage across strategic commodity categories and geographies.
• Maintain reference price data using mandi arrivals, trader quotations, processor rates, export market information, and other reliable sources.
• Identify new sources of pricing and market intelligence.
• Track international commodity prices, trade developments, and market trends.
• Pull importer and shipment data using HS Codes to identify high-potential buyer accounts.
• Build and maintain buyer, supplier, and commodity databases.
• Support the preparation of market insights, blogs, newsletters, and industry updates.
• Maintain accurate CRM records with current stage, follow-up status, and next action for every account.
• Prepare concise account briefs before founder meetings.
• Maintain complete records of buyer and supplier interactions.
• Prepare weekly reports covering outreach activities, qualified leads, meetings scheduled, supplier onboarding, and sales pipeline progress.

Skills Required:

• Excellent written and spoken English communication skills.
• Strong interpersonal, negotiation, and relationship-building abilities.
• Confidence in cold emailing, cold calling, and outbound prospecting.
• Strong internet research and analytical skills.
• Commercial mindset with the ability to identify new business opportunities.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Excel, Google Sheets, CRM software, LinkedIn, and business research tools.
• Self-driven, resourceful, and capable of working independently in an entrepreneurial environment.
• Ability to manage multiple accounts and maintain structured follow-ups.