Business Development Executive

About the Role

RUN AI INTELLIGENCE is seeking a proactive, persuasive, and relationship-focused Business Development Executive to drive new business, manage online presence, and cultivate strong client relationships. This role is suited for individuals who excel at connecting with people, understanding business needs, and converting conversations into tangible opportunities.

Location & Working Arrangements

• Office: Crowne Heights, Rohini, Sector 10, New Delhi.
• Schedule: Six working days a week: Monday to Friday from the office, Saturdays from home.
• Compensation: Competitive salary based on skills and experience.
• Laptop: Mandatory to have your own laptop.
• Availability: Regular commute to and work from the Rohini office is required.

Key Responsibilities

• Research and generate leads: Identify potential clients, brands, and decision-makers across relevant industries. Build and maintain an organized prospect database.
• Reach out and build connections: Initiate conversations via calls, email, LinkedIn, social media, and networking to develop new business opportunities.
• Understand client needs: Assess prospects' requirements, challenges, budgets, and timelines to identify suitable opportunities.
• Pitch our services: Learn the company’s service portfolio and deliver tailored pitches that clearly communicate its value.
• Conduct calls and meetings: Make prospecting and follow-up calls, arrange discovery meetings, and coordinate presentations with the internal team.
• Manage company profiles: Maintain and regularly update company profiles across LinkedIn, social media, and relevant business platforms. Keep information accurate, respond to inquiries, and coordinate content updates with the team.
• Maintain client relationships across platforms: Manage professional communication with prospects and existing clients, respond promptly to messages, and coordinate with internal teams to address their requirements.
• Follow up and convert leads: Maintain consistent follow-ups, address initial questions and objections, and move qualified opportunities towards closure.
• Coordinate proposals and negotiations: Work with the team on proposals and quotations, negotiate within approved limits, and obtain approval for any pricing or service commitments.
• Support onboarding and handovers: Document agreed requirements, deliverables, and timelines. Coordinate contracts, onboarding, and payment follow-ups with relevant teams.
• Track sales activity: Keep the CRM or lead tracker updated with conversations, lead stages, proposal status, and next steps. Share regular progress reports and market feedback.
• Develop repeat business: Nurture long-term relationships and identify referrals, partnerships, and opportunities to offer additional services.

Requirements & Tech Stack

• Excellent verbal and written communication, with confidence in calling and presenting to business owners and decision-makers.
• Strong research, networking, relationship-building, negotiation, and follow-up skills.
• A proactive, target-oriented approach with the ability to manage multiple opportunities independently.
• Strong organisation and attention to detail when managing profiles, client communication, and sales records.
• Working knowledge of CRM tools, spreadsheets, email, LinkedIn, and other social media platforms.
• Willingness to understand the company’s services thoroughly and represent them accurately.

Qualifications

• Previous experience in business development, sales, lead generation, or client acquisition is preferred.
• Experience selling agency, creative, digital, or AI-related services is an advantage.