Business Development Associate

About the Role

The Business Development Associate is a full-time, hybrid role responsible for driving growth and merchant adoption for PhonePe in the Jhunjhunu region.

Key Responsibilities

• Identify and engage prospective merchants.
• Generate leads.
• Conduct market research to understand local trends.
• Present PhonePe’s solutions to partners and businesses.
• Build and maintain strong relationships with merchants and partners.
• Conduct regular follow-ups.
• Support merchant onboarding and activation.
• Track performance metrics to ensure targets are met.
• Collaborate with sales, marketing, and product teams to provide market feedback, refine go-to-market strategies, and enhance the merchant experience.

Requirements & Tech Stack

• Comfort with field interactions.
• Proactive approach.
• Focus on delivering impactful, data-driven outcomes.
• Ability to work in a hybrid setup in Jhunjhunu.
• Ability to manage time independently.
• Ability to travel locally as required.
• Proficiency in basic productivity tools (e.g., spreadsheets, presentations, CRM systems).

Qualifications

• Strong communication skills, including clear verbal and written communication.
• Ability to engage diverse stakeholders.
• Effective presentation skills and experience creating and delivering impactful presentations.
• Lead generation and market research skills, including the ability to identify opportunities, qualify leads, and analyze local market dynamics.
• Customer relationship and negotiation skills, with the ability to influence decisions and build trust.
• Relevant experience in business development, sales, or field operations in fintech, financial services, or technology-driven businesses is beneficial.
• Bachelor’s degree in Business, Commerce, Marketing, or a related field is preferred.