Business Development Specialist

About the Role

What Works is seeking a Business Development Specialist to join their team in Hyderabad. This role is ideal for individuals with 0–1 year of experience, including freshers, who possess strong communication skills and a desire to learn. The specialist will focus on sales, business development, client acquisition, and marketing.

Key Responsibilities

• Identify and generate new business opportunities through LinkedIn, cold calling, email outreach, networking, referrals, and other channels.
• Research and identify potential clients across relevant industries.
• Build and maintain a database of qualified prospects and leads.
• Initiate conversations with prospects to understand their business and marketing requirements.
• Explain What Works' services and identify suitable solutions for potential clients.
• Schedule meetings and follow up consistently with prospects.
• Support the preparation of sales presentations, proposals, quotations, and business pitches.
• Coordinate with marketing, creative, and strategy teams to develop relevant client solutions.
• Maintain accurate records of leads, follow-ups, meetings, proposals, and conversions.
• Track daily and monthly business development activities and sales performance.
• Build professional relationships with prospects and clients.
• Attend networking events, exhibitions, business meetings, and industry events when required.
• Stay updated on digital marketing, branding, advertising, business growth, and industry trends.
• Work towards achieving individual and team business development targets.

Requirements & Tech Stack

• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
• Strong interpersonal and relationship-building skills.
• Basic understanding of sales and business development.
• Interest in digital marketing, branding, advertising, and business growth.
• Good presentation and negotiation skills.
• Ability to confidently communicate with business owners and decision-makers.
• Strong follow-up and lead management skills.
• Basic proficiency in MS Excel, PowerPoint, Google Sheets, and LinkedIn.
• Ability to research prospects and identify potential business opportunities.
• Self-motivated, proactive, and target-oriented.
• Good organizational and time-management skills.
• Willingness to learn and work in a fast-paced agency environment.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Business Administration, Marketing, Sales, Commerce, Communications, or a related field.
• Candidates from other academic backgrounds with strong communication and sales skills may also apply.
• Additional certifications in Sales, Marketing, Business Development, or Digital Marketing are an advantage.
• Internship or project experience in sales, marketing, or business development will be an advantage.

Employment Details

• Position: Business Development Specialist
• Employment Type: Full-Time
• Work Mode: On-Site
• Location: Hyderabad, Telangana
• Industry: Advertising & Digital Marketing Services
• Languages: English, Hindi, Telugu