Job Summary

We are looking for a proactive and result-oriented Business Development Associate to identify new business opportunities, generate leads, develop customer relationships, and support the sales team in achieving business targets.

The candidate should have good communication, presentation, negotiation, and coordination skills, with an interest in IT Infrastructure, Networking, Telecom, and Security Solutions.

Roles & Responsibilities

- Identify and generate current business opportunities through market research, networking, and customer visits.
- Identify potential customers, including Government Departments, PSUs, Corporates, System Integrators, and Infrastructure Companies.
- Generate leads through cold calling, email campaigns, LinkedIn, and other business development channels.
- Understand customer requirements and coordinate with the technical team to propose suitable IT and Networking solutions.
- Develop and maintain strong relationships with existing and prospective customers.
- Arrange customer meetings, product presentations, and technical discussions.
- Follow up on enquiries, quotations, proposals, and commercial offers to convert leads into orders.
- Identify and participate in relevant Government, PSU, and Corporate tender opportunities.
- Coordinate with OEMs, distributors, and channel partners for product pricing, technical details, and commercial proposals.
- Maintain a database of customers, leads, enquiries, and sales opportunities.
- Track sales pipelines, follow up on pending opportunities, and provide regular business development reports.
- Coordinate with internal teams for order processing, delivery, and customer requirements.




- Achieve assigned business development targets and contribute to the company's overall growth.

Preferred Industry Knowledge

Candidates with exposure to the following areas will have an added advantage:

- IT Infrastructure and Networking Solutions
- Cisco, HPE, Aruba, and other networking products
- Firewall and Cybersecurity Solutions
- CCTV Surveillance and Access Control Systems
- Telecom and Structured Cabling
- Data Centre and Enterprise IT Solutions
- Government and PSU Tender Business

Skills Required

- Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
- Good presentation and negotiation skills.
- Strong lead generation and customer relationship management skills.
- Ability to identify business opportunities and convert leads into orders.
- Proficiency in MS Excel, Word, PowerPoint, and email communication.
- Good follow-up, coordination, and time management skills.
- Self-motivated and target-oriented approach.

Educational Qualifications

- Bachelor's Degree in Business Administration, Marketing, Commerce, or any related discipline.
- MBA in Marketing / Business Development is an added advantage.
- 1–3 years of relevant sales or business development experience preferred.

Preferred Candidate Profile

- Experience in IT, Networking, Telecom, or System Integration industries is preferred.
- Candidates should be willing to meet customers and travel for business development activities.
- Ability to work independently and coordinate with internal technical and sales teams.
- Freshers with strong communication and a willingness to learn are also welcome.

Pay: ₹12,000.00 - ₹25,000.00 per month

Work Location: In person

📌 Business Development Associate (Vijayawada)
🏢 Smart Net Solutions
📍 Vijayawada