Business Development Associate

About the Role

The Business Development Associate is a full-time, on-site role based in Kolkata. This position is responsible for identifying and qualifying new business opportunities, managing lead generation activities, and supporting the development of client relationships.

Key Responsibilities

• Conduct market research to understand industry trends.
• Prepare and deliver presentations for prospective clients.
• Maintain prospect databases and sales pipelines.
• Coordinate with internal teams to develop proposals.
• Support negotiations.
• Provide regular updates and reports on business development activities.
• Engage proactively with potential clients.
• Attend meetings and events.
• Contribute to the overall growth strategy of the organization.

Requirements & Tech Stack

• Strong communication skills, including clear verbal and written communication and professional client interaction.
• Effective presentation capabilities, including experience creating and delivering presentations to stakeholders.
• Proficiency in Lead Generation activities, including identifying prospects, outreach, and follow-up.
• Ability to conduct structured Market Research, analyze data, and translate insights into business opportunities.
• Basic understanding of sales processes, CRM tools, and business development best practices.
• Strong analytical, organizational, and time-management skills, with attention to detail.
• Comfort working on-site in Kolkata and collaborating with cross-functional teams.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Business, Economics, Management, Marketing, or a related field.
• Prior internship or experience in business development, sales, consulting, or market research is an advantage.