Cold Calling Agent / Business Development Executive

About the role

The Business Development Executive identifies new business opportunities, generates leads, builds client relationships and drives revenue growth. The role covers researching potential markets, approaching prospective clients, presenting products or services and converting leads into deals.

Key responsibilities

• Identify and develop new business opportunities through market research and networking.
• Generate qualified leads through cold calling, emails, social media and other channels.
• Reach out to potential clients and introduce company products and services.
• Build and maintain relationships with existing and prospective clients.
• Conduct client meetings, presentations and business negotiations.
• Prepare quotations, proposals and business presentations.
• Follow up with prospects to convert leads into sales and achieve monthly and quarterly sales targets.
• Monitor market trends, competitor activity and customer requirements.
• Maintain accurate lead, prospect and sales records in the CRM.
• Coordinate with internal departments on customer satisfaction and prepare regular sales and business development reports for management.

Required profile

• Bachelor's degree in Business Administration, Marketing, Sales or a related field.
• 1-3 years of experience in sales or business development.
• Strong communication, negotiation and presentation skills, and good interpersonal abilities.
• Ability to identify potential clients and generate leads; target-oriented, self-motivated and proactive.
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team.

Required skills

• Proficiency in MS Office and CRM software.
• Sales strategy, lead generation, client relationship management and negotiation and closing.
• Market research, competitor analysis, time management and teamwork.