Job Role: Business Development Executive

Company: Elpido Industry: Babysitting & On-Demand Home Services Location: Chennai Employment Type: Full-Time | Field Sales & Client Acquisition Travel: Within the city, as required

About Elpido

Elpido is a growing technology-driven platform offering skilled babysitting and on-demand home services. With a vision to build India's Safest Babysitting and Home Services App, we aim to make everyday life easier for families through reliable, convenient and professionally managed services.

As we expand our presence, we are looking for an ambitious and results-driven sales professional who can identify new business opportunities, build strong client relationships and drive revenue growth across our service offerings.

About the Role

We are hiring a dynamic Business Development & Sales Executive to spearhead customer acquisition and business growth for Elpido.

This role will primarily focus on pitching Elpido's babysitting services to event organisers, wedding planners, hotels, corporate event managers and other potential business partners, while also converting marketing-generated leads into customers for Elpido Premium.

The ideal candidate should be comfortable meeting clients in person, presenting service proposals, negotiating commercial terms and independently closing sales.

This is a revenue-focused position combining field sales, B2B partnerships, premium customer acquisition and relationship management.

Key Responsibilities

- Event & Wedding Business Development

- Identify and approach wedding planners, event management companies, hotels, banquet halls, resorts and corporate event organisers.

- Pitch Elpido's professional babysitting services as a value-added offering for weddings, celebrations, corporate gatherings and private events.

- Build partnerships with event organisers to generate recurring business opportunities.

- Understand event requirements, prepare customised service proposals and close bookings.





- Establish Elpido as a preferred childcare service partner for premium events.

- Elpido Premium Sales

- Contact and convert qualified leads generated through marketing campaigns, digital advertisements and other acquisition channels.

- Present Elpido Premium's service plans and explain their benefits to prospective customers.

- Conduct client meetings, understand individual requirements and recommend suitable service packages.

- Manage the complete sales cycle, from initial enquiry and consultation to conversion and onboarding.

- Follow up consistently with prospective customers to maximise conversions.

- Field Sales & Client Acquisition

- Conduct regular field visits across Chennai to identify and develop new business opportunities.

- Meet prospective clients, residential communities, corporate organisations and potential business partners.

- Generate additional leads through networking, referrals and direct outreach.

- Build and maintain strong relationships with high-value customers and business partners.

- Explore new opportunities to expand Elpido's customer base and service reach.

- Sales Performance & Revenue Growth

- Own monthly sales and revenue targets across assigned business segments.

- Maintain an organised sales pipeline and track leads, meetings, proposals, follow-ups and conversions.

- Coordinate with the marketing team to ensure timely engagement with incoming leads.

- Work closely with operations to ensure successful execution of confirmed bookings.

- Provide regular sales reports, market feedback and competitor insights to management.





- Identify opportunities for repeat bookings, package upgrades and long-term partnerships.

Candidate Requirements

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

- 2–4 years of experience in business development, field sales, client acquisition or B2B sales.

- Experience in hospitality, event management, wedding services, premium consumer services or service-based businesses will be an added advantage.

- Strong communication, presentation, negotiation and relationship-building skills.

- Ability to independently manage client meetings and close sales.

- Comfortable handling both B2B partnerships and B2C premium customer sales.

- Target-driven mindset with a strong focus on revenue generation.

- Proficiency in English is a must.

- Willingness to travel extensively within Chennai for client meetings and business development activities.

What We're Looking For

Someone who doesn't just follow up on leads but actively creates business opportunities.

We are looking for a professional who can confidently walk into a meeting with a wedding planner, pitch Elpido as their preferred babysitting partner, negotiate a commercial agreement and close the deal.

Equally, this person should be capable of engaging with premium customers, understanding their family support requirements and converting enquiries into long-term business.

The ideal candidate is proactive, commercially minded, persuasive and passionate about building a growing brand.

What We Offer

- Opportunity to play a key role in the growth of an emerging consumer services brand.
- Exposure to B2B partnerships, premium customer acquisition and strategic business development.
- Performance-driven growth opportunities.
- A dynamic working environment with direct involvement in business expansion.
- Fixed salary with performance-based sales incentives.

📌 Business Development Executive (Chennai)
🏢 Elpido
📍 Chennai