Business Development Associate (BDA)

Job Title: Business Development Associate
Department: Sales & Business Development
Reporting To: Business Development Manager
Employment Type: Full-Time
Work Location: Thrissur
Experience: 0–1 Year Experience

Job Summary

We are looking for a proactive, result-oriented, and motivated Business Development Associate to support our business growth initiatives. The ideal candidate will be responsible for identifying potential customers, generating leads, building client relationships, understanding customer requirements, and converting business opportunities into sales.

The candidate should possess excellent communication, negotiation, and interpersonal skills, along with a strong interest in sales, marketing, and business development.

Key Responsibilities

- Identify and generate new business opportunities through market research, online platforms, networking, and outbound outreach.
- Contact prospective clients through calls, emails, social media, and other communication channels.
- Understand customer requirements and present suitable products or services.
- Schedule meetings, product demonstrations, and follow-ups with prospective clients.
- Build and maintain strong relationships with existing and potential customers.
- Prepare quotations, proposals, presentations, and other sales-related documents.
- Follow up with leads and prospects to move them through the sales pipeline.
- Achieve assigned sales targets, lead generation targets, and business development goals.
- Maintain accurate records of leads, customer interactions, and sales activities in the CRM system.




- Conduct market research to identify industry trends, competitor activities, and potential business opportunities.
- Coordinate with internal teams, including marketing, operations, and customer support, to ensure smooth client onboarding and service delivery.
- Prepare regular reports on lead generation, conversion rates, sales performance, and business development activities.
- Participate in sales meetings, training sessions, client meetings, and business development initiatives.

Required Skills and Qualifications

- Bachelor's degree in Business Administration, Marketing, Commerce, or a related field. Candidates from other disciplines with relevant skills may also apply.
- 0–1 years of experience in sales, business development, customer relationship management, or a related role.
- Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
- Strong interpersonal, presentation, and negotiation skills.
- Ability to identify customer needs and communicate value propositions effectively.
- Good research, analytical, and problem-solving abilities.
- Familiarity with MS Office or Google Workspace.
- Basic knowledge of CRM tools and sales processes is an advantage.
- Ability to work independently as well as collaboratively within a team.
- Willingness to learn,



adapt, and work towards measurable business targets.

Key Performance Indicators (KPIs)

Performance will be evaluated based on the following parameters:

- Number of qualified leads generated.
- Number of client calls, meetings, and follow-ups completed.
- Lead-to-customer conversion rate.
- Achievement of assigned sales and revenue targets.
- Number of new clients acquired.
- Quality of customer relationships and follow-up.
- Accuracy and timely updating of CRM records.
- Contribution to overall business growth.

Preferred Candidate Profile

The ideal candidate should be self-motivated, confident, customer-focused, and comfortable interacting with prospective clients. They should demonstrate a positive attitude, a willingness to learn, and the ability to work in a target-driven environment.

Candidates with experience in lead generation, telesales, field sales, digital sales, or client acquisition will have an added advantage.

What We Offer

- Competitive salary and performance-based incentives.
- Professional training and development opportunities.
- Career growth in sales and business development.
- Exposure to client management, market research, and business strategy.
- A collaborative and growth-oriented work workplace.

How to Apply

Interested candidates may submit their updated resume to [email protected]

Join our team and contribute to our business growth through meaningful client relationships and new business opportunities.

Pay: ₹12,000.00 - ₹20,000.00 per month

Work Location: In person

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