2-5 Years

Skills

- Business Development Executive

Location: Chandigarh, India (In office)
Experience: 2–5 Years
Employment Type: Full-Time

About Cogniter Technologies

Cogniter Technologies is a growing IT services company providing innovative and scalable digital solutions to clients worldwide. We are looking for a motivated Business Development Executive to help expand our client base and drive new business opportunities in international markets.

About the Role

We are looking for a proactive, target-oriented, and results-driven Business Development Executive with 2–5 years of experience in IT sales, business development, lead generation, online bidding, and client acquisition.

The ideal candidate will be responsible for identifying potential clients, generating qualified leads, understanding business requirements, presenting suitable IT solutions, managing the sales pipeline, and converting opportunities into successful business relationships.

The role requires strong communication, negotiation, client-handling, follow-up, and relationship-building skills, along with a good understanding of IT services and software development.

Key Responsibilities

- Identify and generate new business opportunities through Upwork, Freelancer, Guru, LinkedIn, and other relevant platforms.

- Conduct market research, online research, cold emailing, LinkedIn outreach, networking, and outbound sales activities to generate qualified leads.

- Build, manage, and continuously develop a strong sales pipeline.

- Research prospective clients, understand their business needs, and identify opportunities for software development, web applications, mobile applications, and IT services.

- Prepare and submit business proposals, project quotations, presentations, and commercial documents.

- Manage email campaigns, follow-ups, and lead-nurturing activities throughout the sales cycle.

- Conduct sales calls,



presentations, client discussions, negotiations, and follow-ups.

- Coordinate with technical, development, and project teams to understand requirements and propose appropriate solutions.

- Qualify prospects based on their requirements, budget, timelines, and business potential.

- Convert qualified leads into successful business opportunities and work toward deal closure.

- Build and maintain strong, professional, and long-term relationships with prospective and existing clients.

- Maintain accurate records of leads, prospects, opportunities, proposals, follow-ups, and client interactions in CRM systems.

- Meet and exceed individual and team sales targets.

- Monitor market trends, competitor activities, and industry developments to identify new business opportunities.

- Ensure timely and professional communication with prospects and clients throughout the sales process.

Required Skills & Qualifications

- Bachelor's degree in Business Administration, Marketing, Commerce, or a related field.

- 2–5 years of experience in Business Development, IT Sales, B2B Sales, or a similar role.

- Strong understanding of lead generation, prospecting, client acquisition, and sales processes.

- Excellent verbal and written communication skills.

- Strong negotiation, presentation, persuasion, and relationship-management skills.

- Good understanding of IT services, software development, web/mobile applications, and digital solutions.

- Proficiency in MS Office, internet research,



and professional email communication.

- Experience with CRM systems is preferred.

- Strong follow-up, client-handling, and negotiation abilities.

- Highly self-motivated, proactive, target-oriented, and results-driven.

- Ability to work independently and collaborate effectively with cross-functional teams.

Preferred Skills

- Hands-on experience with Upwork, Freelancer, Guru, or other online bidding platforms.

- Experience working with international clients and overseas markets.

- Knowledge of cold emailing, LinkedIn outreach, outbound sales, and lead-generation strategies.

- Familiarity with LinkedIn Sales Navigator or similar prospecting tools.

- Experience preparing technical and commercial proposals for IT projects.

- Understanding of software development processes and digital services.

- Strong networking and relationship-building skills.

- Proven ability to identify, qualify, nurture, and convert prospects into clients.

- Experience meeting or exceeding sales targets and business development KPIs.

Why Join Cogniter Technologies?

- Opportunity to work with international clients across diverse industries.

- Performance-based incentives and employee recognition programs.

- Clear career growth opportunities in Business Development, IT Sales, and Client Relationship Management.

- Work in a professional, collaborative, and growth-oriented environment.

- Gain exposure to innovative technologies and global business opportunities.

- Collaborate with experienced sales, technical, and project teams.

- Opportunities for continuous learning and professional development.

How to Apply

Interested candidates can share their updated resume at:

Email: [email protected]

Subject: Application for Business Development Executive – Chandigarh

Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.

📌 Hiring for Business Development Executive (Chandigarh)
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