Business Development Executive at Nest Innovation Technology Park

Job Description

• A business development executive is responsible for researching and pursuing new business leads for the growth of the business
• The role involves active coordination across teams and demands exceptional inter-personal skills
• He/She is expected to work on new business proposals and presentations which are a persuasive representation of an organisations products / services.

Job Roles and Responsibilities

• The role of a Business Development Executive is to assist the organisations sales and growth efforts by contributing to new customer acquisition.
• He/she should be able to provide ideas to attract new clients and keep the senior management updated about marketplace and competitor activity.

The primary role and responsibilities of a Business Development Executive include:

• Build contacts with potential clients to create new business opportunities
• Keep prospective client database updated
• Make cold calls for new business leads
• Support in writing new business proposals
• Maintain knowledge of all product and service offerings of the company
• Arrange meetings for senior management with prospective clients
• Follow company guidelines and procedures for acquisition of customers, submission of tenders etc.

Competencies and Skills Required

• Must possess strong customer service skills
• Excellent written and verbal communication
• Must have good negotiation skills
• Must be able to create good presentations
• Must have excellent interpersonal skills
• Must be detail oriented and an active listener
• Ability to work under pressure
• Work experience with a media house or an advertising agency would be an added advantage.