Business Development Associate
AK Consultants
Coimbatore, Tamil Nadu, IndiaFresher12m agovia LinkedIn
This job at a glance
- Who can apply
- Freshers
- Must know
- Market researchLead generationStakeholder managementCRMMarketingExcel
- Nice to have
- SalesNetworking
- Work
- On-site in Coimbatore
- Pay
- Not stated by the employer.
- Skill demand
- Lead generation42%CRM41%Market research32%Stakeholder management11%of 148 similar fresher jobs posted in India this week
- Listed
- 30 Oct 2026 · still open
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About the Role
AK Consultants is seeking an enthusiastic and driven Business Development Associate to support growth initiatives. This full-time opportunity is for recent graduates.
Key Responsibilities
- Market Research & Opportunity Identification
- Conduct market research to identify emerging industry trends and opportunities.
- Analyze competitors, customers, and target markets.
- Maintain databases of potential clients, industry contacts, and prospects.
- Lead Generation & Client Engagement
- Identify and engage potential clients through various channels.
- Support outreach campaigns via email, LinkedIn, and phone.
- Schedule meetings and assist in client relationship management.
- Proposal & Bid Support
- Assist in preparing business proposals, presentations, and capability statements.
- Support government tenders, grant applications, and partnership proposals.
- Contribute to project documentation and business reports.
- Partnership Development
- Identify collaboration opportunities with universities, industries, innovation centers, and government agencies.
- Support MoU development and stakeholder engagement activities.
- Assist in maintaining relationships with strategic partners.
- Sales Support
- Track sales opportunities and maintain CRM records.
- Support business development meetings and follow-up activities.
- Prepare sales performance summaries and pipeline reports.
- Strategic Initiatives
- Assist in evaluating new market entry opportunities.
- Participate in customer discovery and business validation exercises.
Qualifications
- Degree in Business Administration, Management, Marketing, Engineering, Economics, or related disciplines.
- Strong communication, presentation, and interpersonal skills.
- Excellent research and analytical capabilities.
- Ability to prepare professional reports and presentations.
- Strong organizational and time-management skills.
- Proficiency in Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, PowerPoint).
- Self-motivated with an entrepreneurial mindset.
Preferred Skills
- Familiarity with B2B sales and business development.
- Experience with LinkedIn networking and outreach.
- Knowledge of proposal writing or grant funding.
- Interest in technology, innovation, smart cities, sustainability, or research commercialization.
- CRM and market intelligence tools experience.