Business Development Manager

Key Responsibilities:

• Identify, target, and acquire new business clients across industries

• Understand client requirements and provide tailored solutions

• Engage in lead generation through calls, emails, social media, and face-to-face meetings

• Negotiate terms and close projects with potential clients

• Handle direct sales and manage relationships with decision-makers

• Conduct in-depth market research to pre-empt competition and leverage opportunities

• Draft business proposals and follow through on sales closures

• Manage sales pipeline and maintain CRM entries

• Maintain long-term client relationships for repeat business and referrals

• Lead and mentor junior business development executives, if applicable

Required Skills & Qualifications:

• Minimum 4 years of experience in Business Development in IT Software Services

• Hands-on experience in lead generation, sales closures, and proposal handling

• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills

• Ability to build strong client relationships and conduct direct sales

• Good understanding of IT services, digital marketing, and tech sales cycle

• Prior experience in handling a sales team is an added advantage

• Strong negotiation, follow-up, and target-achievement skills

• Proficient in email communication, social selling, and CRM tools