Junior Business Development Executive

AQL Technologies; Chicago (IL); On-site; USD 42,000 - 54,000; Full time

Job summary

AQL Technologies in the United States (Chicago, IL) is seeking a motivated Junior Business Development Executive to drive growth through cold calling, lead generation, and prospecting. Freshers with internship experience are encouraged to apply.

The role focuses on identifying new business opportunities, managing CRM data, and supporting the sales team to meet targets. Strong communication and relationship-building skills are essential for success.

Qualifications

• 0–2 years of experience in business development, sales, or lead generation.
• Freshers with internship experience welcome to apply.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
• Confident making cold calls and speaking with new people.
• Good interpersonal and relationship-building skills.
• Self-motivated, target-oriented, and willing to learn.
• Basic knowledge of MS Office, LinkedIn, and CRM tools.

Responsibilities

• Make outbound calls to potential clients and introduce the company’s services.
• Generate and qualify leads through cold calling, email, LinkedIn, and other channels.
• Identify potential customers and understand their basic business requirements.
• Maintain and update lead and prospect information in the CRM.
• Follow up with prospects and schedule meetings for the sales team.
• Support the business development team in achieving lead generation and sales targets.
• Conduct basic market research to identify new prospects and business opportunities.
• Maintain professional communication with prospects and build positive relationships.
• Learn about the company’s services and effectively communicate their value to potential clients.

Skills

Verbal communication

Written communication

Cold calling

Interpersonal skills

Self-motivation

MS Office

LinkedIn

CRM tools

Tools

MS Office

CRM tools

LinkedIn

Job description

We are looking for a motivated and confident Junior Business Development Executive to join our team. The role will primarily focus on cold calling, lead generation, prospecting, and identifying new business opportunities. Freshers with relevant internship experience are welcome to apply.

Key Responsibilities

• Make outbound calls to potential clients and introduce the company’s services.
• Generate and qualify leads through cold calling, email, LinkedIn, and other channels.
• Identify potential customers and understand their basic business requirements.
• Maintain and update lead and prospect information in the CRM.
• Follow up with prospects and schedule meetings for the sales team.
• Support the business development team in achieving lead generation and sales targets.
• Conduct basic market research to identify new prospects and business opportunities.
• Maintain professional communication with prospects and build positive relationships.
• Learn about the company’s services and effectively communicate their value to potential clients.

Required Qualifications & Skills

• 0–2 years of experience in business development, sales, or lead generation.
• Freshers with internship experience are welcome to apply.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
• Confident and comfortable making cold calls and speaking with new people.
• Good interpersonal and relationship-building skills.
• Self-motivated, target-oriented, and willing to learn.
• Basic knowledge of MS Office, LinkedIn, and CRM tools is a plus.