Business Development Executive (BDE)

Key Responsibilities:

Revenue & Growth

Own end-to-end sales cycles from lead generation to deal closure

Identify new business opportunities, markets, and partnerships

Drive monthly, quarterly, and annual revenue targets like an adult

Upsell and cross-sell to existing clients without annoying them

Client & Relationship Management

Build long-term client relationships based on trust, not desperation

Handle key accounts and enterprise clients independently

Conduct client meetings, negotiations, and pricing discussions

Resolve objections without escalating every problem upstairs

Strategy & Market Intelligence

Analyze market trends, competitors, and pricing models

Provide inputs to leadership on go-to-market strategy

Help refine offerings based on real customer feedback, not vibes

Process & Reporting

Maintain accurate data in CRM systems (no ghost deals)

Prepare sales forecasts, pipeline reports, and performance updates

Collaborate with marketing, product, and operations teams

Mentor junior BDEs because someone has to teach them reality

Required Skills & Competencies:

Proven track record of meeting or exceeding sales targets

Strong negotiation and closing skills

Excellent communication and presentation abilities

Deep understanding of B2B or B2C sales (as applicable)

CRM tools experience (Zoho, Salesforce, HubSpot, etc.)

Ability to work independently with minimal supervision

Thick skin, sharp instincts, and professional maturity

Preferred Qualifications:

Experience in SaaS / IT / Data / Manufacturing / Real Estate / Solar / FMCG (customize as needed)

Exposure to domestic and/or international clients

Strategic thinking with hands-on execution

MBA or equivalent business experience (degree optional, results mandatory)

What We Offer (translation: why you should care):

Competitive fixed + performance-based incentives

Clear growth path into Manager / Head roles

Autonomy to run your pipeline your way

Exposure to decision-makers, not just middle management

A workplace that values results over noise

Who Should NOT Apply:

If you hate targets

If rejection ruins your week

If you need constant motivation speeches

If “follow-up” is not your thing