Business Development Specialist (m/f/d) in India

CONTACT Software GmbH; Pune District; On-site; INR 400,000 - 700,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Structured onboarding and mentoring

Hybrid working model

International projects

Job summary

CONTACT Software GmbH in Pune, India is hiring a Junior Business Development Specialist (m/f/d) / Junior Sales Development Representative (m/f/d). You will research and qualify Indian manufacturing and engineering companies and establish first relationships with decision-makers across India.

The role offers hybrid working and exposure to PLM, MES and IoT solutions. You will learn enterprise software sales, work with cross-functional teams, and develop career paths toward Field Sales, Account

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Mechanical Engineering or related field.
• Strong English communication and interpersonal skills.
• Willingness to work across Indian and German time zones.
• Residence in Pune, India, or willingness to relocate.

Responsibilities

• Research and qualify manufacturing and engineering companies in India.
• Identify contacts and decision-makers within target accounts.
• Initiate relationships via phone, email and digital channels.
• Follow up on inbound leads from campaigns and events.
• Learn how industrial software sales work from initial call to close.
• Collaborate with Pre-Sales, Delivery, Product and Leadership.

Skills

Communication

English fluency

Interpersonal skills

Curiosity

Time-zone flexibility

Independent work

Education

Bachelor's degree in Mechanical Engineering

Bachelor's degree in Industrial Engineering

Tools

CRM

ERP

CAD

PLM

Job description

Ready to launch your career in international B2B tech sales? We are looking for a curious, ambitious Junior Business Development Specialist (m/f/d) / Junior Sales Development Representative (m/f/d) to join our sales team in Pune and help drive growth across India.

You’ll become part of a Germany-headquartered, globally active industrial software company that supports manufacturing companies on their digital transformation journeys with cutting‑edge PLM, MES and Industrial IoT solutions.

This is an ideal opportunity for someone who wants to build a career in enterprise software sales, learn from experienced sales professionals, and work with customers in exciting industries such as automotive, machinery, energy, manufacturing, and high‑tech engineering.

Think: smart factories, digital engineering, AI‑powered production, and connected shop floors.

Your Responsibilities

As part of our fast‑growing sales organization, you will:

• Research and qualify manufacturing companies and engineering organizations across India
• Identify the right contacts and decision‑makers within target accounts
• Establish first relationships with prospects via phone, email, and digital channels
• Follow up on inbound leads from campaigns, events, and webinars
• Spot early sales opportunities and pass them to our Field Sales colleagues
• Learn how complex B2B deals in industrial software work—from first call to closing
• Collaborate with internal teams like Pre‑Sales, Delivery, Product, and Leadership
• Become an expert in exciting topics like:
  • Digital product development (PLM)
  • Smart manufacturing systems (MES)
  • Industrial IoT platforms
  • Industry 4.0 strategies

Your Profile

You don’t need decades of experience – we’ll train you. What matters most:

• Degree in Mechanical Engineering, Industrial Engineering, Engineering, or a comparable qualification
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills in English
• Enjoyment of talking to people and building professional relationships
• Curious mindset and interest in technology, industry, and digitalization
• Willingness to work across Indian and German time zones
• Willingness to learn and grow in a complex B2B environment
• Ability to work independently and stay organized
• First‑hand experience in sales, customer service, or telemarketing is a plus—but not mandatory
• Basic IT or business knowledge is helpful (ERP, CAD, PLM, CRM, etc.)
• Experience or interest in PLM, MES, IoT, manufacturing, or engineering processes is a strong advantage
• High motivation and a proactive, “let’s make it happen” attitude
• Willingness to travel within India and internationally when required
• Residence in Pune required

What We Offer

• Structured and personalized onboarding with hands‑on coaching, a mentoring program, and support from experienced sales professionals and your teammates
• A steep learning curve in one of the most exciting B2B tech sectors
• A collaborative, entrepreneurial culture with short decision paths
• International projects and customers
• Clear development paths toward roles in Field Sales, Account Management, or Partner Sales
• The chance to actively shape growth in a scaling, innovation‑driven organization
• A high‑impact role with ownership of a strategic market (India)
• The opportunity to sell a powerful and scalable software platform in a growing industry
• A competitive salary, flat hierarchies, and an informal workplace culture within a rapidly growing organization
• A wide range of training courses from our training catalog for your professional and personal development
• Participation in various team and company events
• Flexible working hours with time tracking and hybrid working

Sound interesting?

Then we should get to know each other. Join us and become an important part of our international success story.

We look forward to receiving your application.

CONTACT Software GmbH

Ms. Dana Theil
Wiener Str. 1 – 3
28359 Bremen Germany