About the Role

We are looking for a highly driven, business-oriented Business Associate to work closely with our CEO, supporting strategic initiatives and driving execution across key business priorities.

In this role, you'll gain first-hand exposure to leadership, business development, customer engagement, and Go-to-Market (GTM) execution while working in a fast-paced, high-growth environment. This is an excellent opportunity for someone who enjoys solving business challenges, collaborating with cross-functional teams, and taking ownership of high-impact initiatives.

Key Responsibilities

CEO & Strategic Support

- Work closely with the CEO by participating in internal and external meetings, strategic discussions, and customer interactions.
- Represent the CEO in selected meetings with customers, partners, and internal stakeholders while ensuring timely follow-up and execution of action items.
- Track business priorities and support the successful execution of GTM initiatives.

Business Development & Customer Engagement

- Research prospective customers, target accounts, and market opportunities.
- Execute LinkedIn outreach, email campaigns, and outbound prospecting to generate qualified business opportunities.
- Coordinate customer meetings, product demonstrations, and follow-up communications throughout the sales cycle.

Meeting Preparation & Research

- Prepare briefing documents by researching customer organisations, key stakeholders, industry trends, and competitors.
- Capture meeting notes,



document action items, and ensure timely closure of follow-ups.

Sales & Marketing Support

- Assist in creating sales presentations, proposals, and customer-facing collateral.
- Support the CEO's LinkedIn presence, webinars, industry events, and other GTM initiatives.

Required Qualifications

- Bachelor's degree in Business Administration, Marketing, Communications, or a related field.
- 2–5 years of experience in Business Development, Sales Operations, Customer Success, Founder's Office, or similar client-facing roles.
- Startup experience will be an added advantage.
- Excellent written and verbal communication skills with the confidence to engage senior stakeholders.
- Hands-on experience with CRM platforms such as HubSpot, Salesforce, Zoho CRM, or similar.
- Proficiency in Microsoft Office and Google Workspace.
- Strong organizational, analytical, and multitasking skills with the ability to manage priorities independently in a dynamic environment.

What we're looking for
- Strong business acumen with a proactive and execution-focused mindset.
- Excellent stakeholder management and interpersonal skills.
- High ownership, attention to detail, and problem-solving ability.
- Ability to thrive in a fast-paced startup environment and adapt quickly to changing priorities.

If you're looking for an chance to work alongside leadership, contribute to business growth, and accelerate your career in a high-impact role, we'd love to hear from you.

📌 Business Associate (Ahmedabad)
🏢 CleanStart
📍 Ahmedabad