About the role
We are looking for a motivated and result-oriented Business Development Executive (BDE) to join our team in Ernakulam. The ideal candidate should have an interest in software development, client relationship management, and business growth. This role involves identifying potential clients, generating business opportunities, understanding client requirements, and supporting the sales process for software development services.
Industry: Information Technology (IT)
Location: Ernakulam, Kerala
Education: Bachelor's degree in Computer Science or a related field
Key responsibilities
- Identify and generate new business opportunities through online research, networking, and outreach.
- Research potential clients, target industries, and market trends.
- Connect with prospective clients through calls, emails, LinkedIn, and other business channels.
- Understand client requirements and coordinate with technical teams to propose suitable software solutions.
- Assist in preparing proposals, quotations, presentations, and business documents.
- Schedule and coordinate client meetings and product demonstrations.
- Build and maintain strong relationships with existing and prospective clients.
- Follow up on leads, maintain the sales pipeline, and update CRM records.
- Collaborate with internal teams to support business development and sales activities.
- Track competitor activities and identify opportunities for business growth.
- Work towards achieving business development targets and organizational goals.
Required skills & qualifications
- Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Information Technology, or a related field.
- 0–2 years of experience in business development, sales, or a related role, preferably in the software development industry.
- Basic understanding of software development services, web applications, and mobile applications.
- Good verbal and written communication skills.
- Strong interpersonal, negotiation, and presentation skills.
- Ability to research markets and identify potential business opportunities.
- Basic knowledge of MS Office, Google Workspace, and CRM tools.
- Strong follow-up, organizational, and time management skills.
- Willingness to learn and adapt in a fast-paced environment.