Business Development Manager

Qliqify; India; Remote; INR 900,000 - 1,800,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Remote-first culture

Performance-based incentives

Commission structure for closures

Career growth opportunities

Job summary

Qliqify is seeking a results-driven Business Development Manager to aggressively pursue new opportunities, build relationships with decision-makers, and close high-value deals. You will identify markets, craft compelling proposals, and partner with design, development, and strategy teams to win projects.

The role emphasizes ownership, a fast-paced startup-like environment, and targets with performance-based incentives. Remote-first culture and opportunities for growth are highlighted.

Qualifications

• 3–7 years of experience in business development, sales, client acquisition, or partnership management.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
• Strong negotiation and persuasion abilities.
• Ability to independently manage leads and pipelines.
• Experience with CRM tools and outbound sales approaches.

Responsibilities

• Identify, approach, and acquire new clients through outbound channels.
• Generate high-quality leads and convert them into opportunities.
• Build relationships with founders, startups, agencies, and decision-makers.
• Own the complete sales cycle from lead generation to deal closure.

Skills

Outbound outreach

Lead generation

Negotiation

Relationship building

Sales forecasting

CRM proficiency

Tools

CRM software

LinkedIn Sales Navigator

Job description

We are looking for highly driven, ambitious, and relationship-oriented Business Development Managers who are passionate about growth, partnerships, and closing high-value opportunities. This is not a passive account management role — we want people who actively chase opportunities, build strong client relationships, identify business gaps in the market, and bring exciting projects into the company.You will play a key role in expanding our client network, building trust with decision-makers, pitching our services with confidence, and turning conversations into long-term partnerships. The ideal candidate is energetic, self-motivated, persuasive, and obsessed with creating opportunities where others see none.If you genuinely enjoy networking, communicating with people, attending meetings, understanding client pain points, and winning deals, this role is for you. We are looking for people who love the thrill of growth and are excited by targets, negotiations, and building something meaningful.

What You'll Do:

• Identify, approach, and acquire new clients through outbound outreach, networking, referrals, events, LinkedIn, cold calling, email campaigns, and strategic partnerships
• Generate high-quality leads and convert them into long-term business opportunities
• Build strong relationships with founders, startups, agencies, enterprise clients, and decision-makers
• Conduct discovery calls and deeply understand client requirements, business goals, and project expectations
• Present company services, proposals, and value propositions confidently and persuasively
• Prepare customized pitches, presentations, quotations, and project estimates for clients
• Collaborate with design, development, and strategy teams to craft winning proposals
• Negotiate contracts, pricing, timelines, and deliverables with professionalism
• Own the complete sales cycle from lead generation to deal closure
• Maintain regular follow-ups with leads and nurture long-term relationships
• Represent the company in meetings, networking sessions, online communities, and industry events
• Actively search for new markets, industries, and business opportunities
• Work closely with leadership to define growth strategies and expansion plans
• Maintain accurate records of leads, meetings, proposals, and sales activities
• Achieve monthly and quarterly revenue and client acquisition targets
• Stay updated on industry trends, competitors, emerging technologies, and market opportunities
• Contribute ideas that improve sales processes, client communication, and company positioning
• Build trust with clients by providing honest communication and long-term value
• Handle objections professionally and confidently during negotiations
• Take ownership of business growth and consistently look for ways to increase company revenue

What We're Looking For:

• 3-7 years of experience in business development, sales, client acquisition, or partnership management
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills
• Strong negotiation and persuasion abilities
• Confidence in speaking with clients, stakeholders, and executives
• Ability to independently manage leads and business pipelines
• Experience generating leads through online and offline channels
• Strong understanding of sales psychology and relationship building
• Ability to understand technical and creative service offerings
• Self-driven personality with strong ownership mindset
• Comfortable working with targets, KPIs, and growth goals
• Ability to work in a fast-paced startup-like environment
• Strong presentation and proposal-writing skills
• Experience with CRM tools, sales tracking, or lead management systems
• Excellent time management and follow-up discipline
• Ability to build trust quickly with potential clients
• Strong networking mindset and willingness to proactively reach out to people
• High energy, enthusiasm, and hunger for growth
• Problem-solving mindset with strategic thinking ability
• Professional attitude and strong business etiquette

Nice to Have:

• Experience working in digital agencies, SaaS companies, IT services, or startups
• Existing professional network or industry connections
• Experience closing international clients
• Knowledge of branding, web development, UI/UX, or digital product services
• Experience attending conferences, startup events, or networking meetups
• Understanding of marketing funnels and growth strategies
• Experience using LinkedIn Sales Navigator or outbound sales tools
• Ability to create sales decks and strategic partnership proposals
• Knowledge of modern sales automation tools
• Entrepreneurial mindset and growth-focused attitude

How We Work:

We keep things simple, focused, and outcome-driven.

• Competitive fixed salary with performance-based incentives
• Attractive commission structure for successful project closures
• Remote-first and flexible work culture
• Opportunity to work directly with founders and leadership
• Career growth opportunities into senior leadership roles
• High ownership and decision-making freedom
• Exposure to exciting startups and innovative projects
• Supportive and collaborative work environment
• Performance bonuses and recognition programs
• Opportunity to build strong industry connections
• Fast-paced environment focused on growth and innovation
• Chance to directly influence company growth and expansion
• Work with talented designers, developers, and strategists
• Open culture that values initiative and creativity