Junior marketing and business associate

About the Role

Akash Stones and Minerals is seeking a motivated and digitally savvy Junior Marketing & Business Development Executive to help build their brand, generate B2B leads, and develop new customer relationships in India and international markets. The company operates in the natural stone industry, focusing on granite manufacturing and trading, with expansion into quartz and feldspar powder processing and B2B sales.

Key Responsibilities

• Digital Marketing & Brand Building
• Manage the company's Instagram, Facebook, and LinkedIn presence.
• Create regular posts, Reels, product videos, and promotional content.
• Maintain and improve the company's Google Business Profile.
• Coordinate website content and product updates.
• Develop product catalogues, brochures, and presentations.
• B2B Lead Generation
• Identify potential buyers, importers, distributors, dealers, fabricators, builders, and manufacturers.
• Generate leads through Google, LinkedIn, industry directories, social media, and other online platforms.
• Build and maintain a structured customer database.
• Research potential customers in India and international markets.
• Send introductory emails, WhatsApp messages, and product catalogues to prospective customers.
• Follow up with leads and maintain regular communication.
• Coordinate with the management team for quotations, samples, and negotiations.
• Export & Market Research
• Research international markets for granite, quartz, and feldspar products.
• Identify potential importers and distributors.
• Research competitors, products, pricing, and market trends.
• Help identify new countries and customer segments for exports.
• Maintain a database of potential international buyers.
• Sales & Business Development Support
• Track incoming enquiries and follow-ups.
• Maintain a simple CRM/lead-tracking system.
• Coordinate with production and management teams regarding product availability.
• Help convert enquiries into orders.
• Prepare weekly reports on leads, enquiries, follow-ups, and conversions.

Requirements & Tech Stack

• Skills Required:
• Good spoken and written English.
• Good communication and interpersonal skills.
• Basic knowledge of Instagram, LinkedIn, and other social-media platforms.
• Good Google search and internet research skills.
• Comfortable using Excel/Google Sheets.
• Ability to write professional emails and WhatsApp messages.
• Strong follow-up skills.
• Willingness to learn about the granite, quartz, and feldspar industry.
• Personal Qualities We Value:
• Self-motivated and proactive.
• Comfortable talking to new people.
• Curious and willing to learn.
• Good attention to detail.
• Target-oriented.
• Doesn't require constant supervision.
• Willing to take ownership of tasks.
• Interested in building a long-term career in marketing and business development.

Qualifications

• Preferred Educational Background:
• BBA / B.Com / BBM / MBA / Marketing.
• Digital Marketing certification is an advantage but not compulsory.
• Candidates from other backgrounds with strong communication and digital skills are also welcome.

What You Will Get

• Hands-on experience in a real B2B manufacturing and export business.
• Exposure to the natural stone, minerals, and international trade industry.
• Opportunity to work on digital marketing, lead generation, sales, and exports.
• Direct interaction with the business owner/management.
• Opportunity to grow into a larger Marketing & Business Development role based on performance.

Salary range: 25-30k/month