Business Development Associate

Business Development Associate (MBA 2027 Batch)

Company: Winkelpe Tech (OPC)

Role Overview

As a Business Development Associate, you will be responsible for developing an assigned geographical territory and driving market penetration of Winkelpe products. This is a field-oriented business development role where you will directly interact with business owners across various merchant categories, understand their business requirements, demonstrate Winkelpe's solutions and convert prospective merchants into paying customers. You will have ownership of your assigned territory and play an important role in expanding Winkelpe's merchant network.

Key Responsibilities

• Take ownership of an assigned territory and develop the market for Winkelpe products.
• Identify and approach prospective merchants across categories such as salons, spas, boutiques, apparel stores, cafes and other retail businesses.
• Conduct face-to-face meetings with business owners and decision-makers.
• Understand merchant requirements and demonstrate relevant Winkelpe features and solutions.
• Build relationships, handle objections, negotiate and convert prospective merchants into paying customers.
• Understand local market dynamics, competitor offerings and opportunities for business expansion.
• Achieve monthly merchant acquisition and revenue targets.
• Build strong relationships with merchants and support the initial onboarding process.
• Identify new business opportunities and contribute to increasing Winkelpe's presence across assigned merchant categories.

Who Should Apply?

• MBA / PGDM students graduating in 2027 from management institutes in Pune and Mumbai.
• Specialisation in Marketing, Sales, Business Development or General Management preferred.
• Strong communication, presentation and interpersonal skills.
• Interest in sales, business development, entrepreneurship and technology.
• Ability to interact confidently with business owners and senior decision-makers.
• Self-driven individuals who enjoy meeting people, exploring markets and achieving targets.
• Willingness to undertake extensive field visits within the assigned territory.
• Candidates with an entrepreneurial mindset and a strong sense of ownership will be preferred.

Compensation

• Monthly In-hand Salary: 32,500
• Average Monthly Sales Incentive: 6,000
• Annual Earning Potential: 4,00,000 fixed annual in-hand salary + average annual sales incentives of 72,000 + Annual Performance Bonus.

Career Growth Opportunities

High-performing individuals will have opportunities to grow into:

• Team Leader Business Development
• Territory Manager
• Area Sales Manager

Why Join Winkelpe?

• Work with an emerging retail technology company.
• Get practical exposure to SaaS products and technology-driven businesses.
• Independently manage and develop an assigned geographical territory.
• Interact directly with entrepreneurs and business owners.
• Develop professional skills in sales, negotiation, presentation and business strategy.
• Enjoy attractive fixed compensation with performance-linked incentives.
• Build a career with opportunities for accelerated growth and leadership responsibilities.

Application & Interview Process

• For priority interview scheduling, WhatsApp your CV to: 9760443134 and mention - BDA MBA 2027 BATCH.
• Shortlisted candidates will first undergo an online screening interview.
• Candidates shortlisted after the online round will be required to attend an in-person interview.