Business Development Executive – Chennai

Department: Business Development
Location: Cochin, Kerala
Employment Type: Full-Time / On-site
Experience: 0–3 years

About the Role

Green Era Recyclers is looking for a proactive and result-oriented Business Development Executive to expand our presence in Chennai and develop new business opportunities in the e-waste recycling, EPR, IT Asset Disposal (ITAD), and sustainability sectors.

The candidate will be responsible for identifying potential corporate clients, generating leads, conducting client meetings, developing business relationships, and converting prospects into long-term customers.

Key Responsibilities

- Identify and generate new business opportunities across Chennai and surrounding areas.
- Research and identify potential corporates, IT companies, manufacturers, OEMs, institutions, hospitals, banks, industries, retailers, and bulk consumers.
- Generate leads through cold calling, LinkedIn, email outreach, networking, referrals, field visits, and market research.
- Approach decision-makers such as Admin, Procurement, Facility, IT, Sustainability, EHS, CSR, and Operations teams.
- Promote and explain Green Era's services including:
- E-waste recycling
- EPR compliance and support
- IT Asset Disposal (ITAD)
- Secure data destruction/data wiping
- E-waste collection and disposal
- Recycling and impact documentation
- Schedule and conduct client meetings and site visits.
- Understand customer requirements and coordinate with internal teams to provide suitable solutions.
- Prepare and share proposals, quotations, presentations,



and business documents.
- Follow up with prospects from initial enquiry through negotiation and closure.
- Build and maintain strong, long-term relationships with existing and potential clients.
- Coordinate with the operations and compliance teams for smooth execution after client onboarding.
- Maintain an updated database of leads, prospects, meetings, proposals, and conversions.
- Track competitor activities, market trends, and potential business opportunities.
- Achieve assigned monthly and quarterly business development targets.
- Prepare regular reports on lead generation, meetings, conversions, and business pipeline.

Who We're Looking For

- Bachelor's degree in Business Administration, Marketing, Commerce, Management, or a relevant field.
- 0–3 years of experience in Business Development, Sales, Marketing, or B2B sales.
- Freshers with robust communication and a willingness to learn may also be considered.
- Strong communication, presentation, negotiation, and relationship-building skills.
- Good convincing and follow-up abilities.
- Comfortable with cold calling and field/client visits.
- Willingness to travel within Chennai and occasionally to other locations when required.
- Self-motivated,



target-oriented, and capable of working independently.
- Basic knowledge of MS Office, Excel, PowerPoint, LinkedIn, and CRM tools is preferred.
- Interest or prior exposure to e-waste, recycling, sustainability, EPR, environmental services, or waste management will be an added advantage.

Preferred Candidate

- Candidates with B2B sales/business development experience.
- Candidates who have existing contacts or exposure to corporate/industrial clients will have an advantage.
- M A L E candidates preferred, considering the field-travel requirements.

What You'll Get

- Opportunity to work in the growing circular economy and sustainability sector
- Exposure to e-waste recycling, EPR, ITAD, and corporate sustainability
- Prospect to interact with corporate and industrial clients
- Performance-based growth opportunities
- A role with direct contribution to building a more sustainable future

How to Apply

Interested candidates can send their updated CV/profile to:
[email protected]

Subject: Application – Business Development Executive – Cochin

Pay: ₹20,000.00 - ₹25,000.00 per month

Benefits:

- Health insurance
- Internet reimbursement
- Leave encashment
- Paid sick time
- Paid time off
- Provident Fund

Ability to commute/relocate:

- Ernakulam North, Kochi, Kerala: Reliably commute or planning to relocate before starting work (Preferred)

License/Certification:

- Driving Licence (Preferred)

Willingness to travel:

- 100% (Preferred)

Work Location: In person

📌 Business Development Executive (BDE) (Kochi)
🏢 Green Era Recyclers
📍 Kochi