Business Development Executive

IKONIC; Islamabad; On-site; PKR 900,000 - 1,300,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

EOBI

Provident Fund

Medical Health Insurance

Annual Leaves

Casual leaves

Sick Leaves

Bereavement Leaves

Marriage Leaves

Paternity Leaves

Maternity Leaves

Recreational area for in-house games

Job summary

IKONIC, a US-based IT company with a global client base, is hiring a Business Development Executive in Islamabad. The role focuses on selling services to US clients via freelancing platforms, requiring strong English and bidding skills.

Responsibilities include crafting bids on Upwork/Freelancer, generating leads, and driving B2B sales with LinkedIn Navigator and email campaigns, while achieving sales targets and reporting progress.

Qualifications

• Bachelor or Masters in a relevant field from a reputed local/foreign University.
• IELTS certification would be a plus.
• 1+ year of relevant experience with freelancing projects and generating business through platforms.
• Experience with freelancing platforms and account servicing is mandatory.
• Exceptional communication skills and English proficiency.
• Strong knowledge of marketing strategies and persuasive proposal writing.
• Technical knowledge of MERN, Laravel, and AI/ML is a strong plus.
• Familiarity with LinkedIn Sales Navigator is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Drive sales on freelancing platforms and expand client base.
• Craft tailored bids on freelance platforms.
• Analyze client requirements and provide bidding solutions.
• Communicate effectively in English with clients.
• Generate leads and identify new business opportunities.
• Meet sales targets through pitching and negotiation.
• Collaborate with team on B2B sales initiatives and email campaigns.
• Use LinkedIn Sales Navigator to identify potential clients.
• Report and follow up with clients.

Skills

English proficiency

Lead generation

Proposal writing

B2B sales

Client engagement

Communication

Education

Bachelor or Masters in a relevant field

Tools

LinkedIn Sales Navigator

Upwork

Fiverr

Freelancer.com

Job description

Position Title: Business Development Executive
Timings: 4:00 pm - 1:00 am (Onsite)
Number of Positions: 5
Department: Sales Department
Location: Ikonic, Plot # 176, Korang Road, near Rahat Bakers, I-10/3, Islamabad

About Us:

IKONIC is a US-based IT company headquartered in Miami, Florida, serving clients globally for over 9 years. Were known for building scalable digital solutions and high-performing product teams. Innovation, ownership, and outcomes are core to how we work.

Position Purpose:

We are currently seeking talented and driven individuals to join our team as Business Development Executive for our US clientele. Candidates should have mid-level experience in the service industry, specifically on freelance platforms such as Upwork, Freelancer.com, and People Per Hour. Exceptional English proficiency is essential for this role, and an IELTS certification would be a plus.

Education & Professional Qualification:

• Degree(s)/Major(s): Bachelor or Masters in a relevant field from a reputed local/foreign University.
• Certification(s): Not mandatory, but certification in a relevant field is a plus.

Experience:

• 1+ years of relevant experience with freelancing projects and generating business through platforms.
• Experience with Freelancing platforms and account servicing is mandatory.

Responsibilities:

• Utilize expertise in freelancing platforms to drive sales and expand our client base.
• Craft compelling bids, tailored to client needs, on various freelance platforms.
• Analyze client requirements and provide appropriate bidding solutions.
• Proficiency in English communication and engaging clients effectively.
• Generate leads and identify new business opportunities through proactive outreach.
• Meet and exceed the assigned sales target through effective pitching and negotiation.
• Manage interaction with clients efficiently.
• Collaborate with the team to strategize B2B sales initiatives and implement email marketing campaigns.
• Utilize LinkedIn Sales Navigator to identify and engage potential clients.
• Reporting & follow-up with clients.

Requirements

• 1+ year of demonstrated experience in service industry sales on Upwork, Fiverr, or similar platforms.
• Exceptional communication skills, particularly in engaging and retaining clients.
• Strong knowledge of successful marketing strategies
• Proficiency in writing persuasive proposals and engaging clients effectively.
• Technical knowledge of modern stacks such as MERN, Laravel, and AI/ML is a strong plus.
• Additional skills in B2B sales and email marketing are highly valued.
• Familiarity with LinkedIn Sales Navigator is a plus.
• Proven ability to multitask, work independently, and collaborate within a team environment.
• Results-driven with a focus on achieving sales goals.

Benefits

• EOBI
• Provident Fund
• Medical Health Insurance
• Annual Leaves
• Casual leaves
• Sick Leaves
• Bereavement Leaves
• Marriage Leaves
• Paternity Leaves
• Maternity Leaves
• Recreational area for in-house games

Why Should You Join IKONIC?

At IKONIC, we believe in providing development opportunities to all its employees which is why our job comes with a variety of challenging assessments meant to catapult your career to the next level. This is made evident with our offerings such as:

• A growth mindset through the help of experienced and helpful Mentors. Ikonic is made up of passionate individuals who aim to support each other in their training as well as day-to-day tasks.
• A Dynamic Environment where we focus on encouraging initiatives, promoting agility and creating a work/life balance. We know the value you bring in and we aim to nurture it.
• Market Competitive Compensation based upon your professional qualifications and skill set.

As an Equal employment opportunity provider. All employment associated decisions are based on an individual's merit.

Note: Above goals and job descriptions are indicative and subject to change.