Associate - Business Development

Role Description

The Business Development Associate role is a full-time, on-site position based in Noida. The individual in this role will identify and pursue new business opportunities, generate qualified leads, and support the sales pipeline through regular outreach and follow-up with prospective clients. Day-to-day responsibilities include conducting market research, preparing and delivering presentations, maintaining accurate records in CRM or tracking tools, and coordinating with internal teams to align service offerings with client needs. The role also involves building and nurturing relationships with decision-makers, scheduling meetings and demos, and contributing to proposals and business development strategies. The Business Development Associate is expected to meet set targets, report on business development activities, and actively participate in team meetings and planning sessions.

Qualifications

• Candidates should possess strong Presentation Skills and experience creating and delivering effective Presentations to clients and stakeholders.
• Candidates should possess skills in Lead Generation and Market Research to identify prospects, analyze market trends, and support business growth.
• Candidates should possess excellent Communication skills, including clear verbal and written communication and professional client interaction.
• Relevant qualifications include a bachelor’s degree in Business, Marketing, or a related field, along with prior experience in business development or sales (preferably in services or HR domains).
• Additional beneficial skills include familiarity with CRM tools, ability to work towards targets, strong interpersonal skills, and a proactive, collaborative approach to team-based work.

Job Duties & Responsibilities

1. Identify and acquire new corporate clients.
2. Generate new business opportunities through cold calling, emails, and other digital platforms.
3. Build and maintain strong relationships with prospective clients.
4. Present company products/services and explain their benefits to potential customers.
5. Follow up on leads and convert prospects into clients.
6. Achieve assigned sales and business development targets.
7. Maintain accurate records of client interactions and sales activities.

Key Responsibilities

• Generate leads through cold calling, email campaigns, LinkedIn, and other channels.
• Identify and connect with companies requiring IT staffing and recruitment services in the Indian market.
• Conduct client outreach, qualify prospects, and schedule meetings.
• Build and maintain a database of potential clients and decision-makers.
• Follow up with prospects and nurture leads to convert them into business opportunities.
• Coordinate with the sales and recruitment teams to understand client requirements.
• Maintain lead activity, follow-ups, and pipeline updates in CRM tools.
• Achieve monthly lead generation, meeting, and business development targets.

Required Skills

• 2+ years of experience in IT domestic staffing sales or business development.
• Strong knowledge of the Indian IT staffing and recruitment market.
• Experience in outbound sales, cold calling, lead generation, and client acquisition.
• Good communication, negotiation, and relationship-building skills.
• Familiarity with LinkedIn Sales Navigator, Apollo, CRM tools, or similar platforms is preferred.

Hiring: Business Development Executive (Remote). 1–2 years’ experience preferred. Responsibilities include cold calling, lead generation, client outreach, follow-ups and meeting targets. Strong communication and negotiation skills required. Performance-based stipend with mentorship and practical industry exposure.

Business Development Associate

Job Description:

We are looking for a motivated Business Development Associate to generate leads and pitch our digital marketing services (SEO, SMM, Performance Marketing, Website Development, and Branding) to B2B clients. Freshers and early-career professionals are welcome.

Key Responsibilities:

• Research and identify potential B2B clients.
• Generate leads through LinkedIn, cold calling, email outreach, and networking.
• Pitch digital marketing solutions and share quotations and proposals.
• Coordinate with marketing and technical teams for smooth client onboarding.
• Maintain lead and follow-up records in the CRM or tracking sheets.
• Achieve monthly sales targets and KPIs.

Requirements & Qualifications:

• Bachelor's degree in Business, Marketing, or a related field (preferred).
• 1 to 3 years of experience in sales or business development.
• Strong communication, negotiation, and presentation skills.
• Basic knowledge of digital marketing (SEO, PPC, SMM, Google Ads).
• Ability to work in a target-driven environment.

About Us

At Codemonk, we are a Product Engineering and AI Studio, helping businesses build scalable digital products and AI-driven solutions. We collaborate with startups and global enterprises to deliver innovative technology solutions across product development, AI/ML, and engineering services.

About Codemonk Handpicked Codemonk Handpicked is the specialized talent solutions division of Codemonk, helping companies scale their engineering teams through Contract Staffing and Contract-to-Hire (C2H) hiring solutions. We partner with startups and enterprises to provide high-quality technology professionals quickly and efficiently, enabling businesses to build agile, high-performing teams.

Role Overview

As a Business Development Associate at Codemonk Handpicked, you will drive business growth by identifying new client opportunities, building strong relationships, and generating demand for our Contract Staffing and C2H services. Your focus will be primarily on domestic (India) accounts - prospecting startups and enterprises building out their engineering teams. This role is ideal for someone who enjoys consultative selling, outbound prospecting, and working in the fast-paced IT staffing industry.

Key Responsibilities

• Identify and research prospective clients and new business opportunities within the Indian market.

• Generate qualified leads through cold calling, emails, LinkedIn outreach, networking, and other prospecting activities.

• Schedule client meetings and understand hiring requirements related to Contract Staffing and C2H engagements.

• Build and nurture long-term relationships with prospective and existing clients.

• Present Codemonk Handpicked's staffing solutions and articulate our value proposition effectively.

• Maintain accurate records of leads, opportunities, and client interactions in the CRM.

• Collaborate with the recruitment team to understand client requirements and ensure smooth handover of hiring mandates.

• Achieve monthly business development and revenue targets (see "What Success Looks Like" below).

• Stay updated on industry trends, hiring patterns, and competitor activity.

What Success Looks Like (First 6–12 Months)

• 8–12 qualified client meetings booked per month

• 2–4 unique contract staffing positions brought in per month, sourced from these meetings

Requirements

Must Have

• Bachelor’s degree in business administration, Marketing, or a related field (or equivalent practical experience).

• 1–2 years of experience in Business Development, Sales, or Client Acquisition, preferably in the IT Staffing, Contract Staffing, or Recruitment Services industry.

• Experience in outbound prospecting, lead generation, and client relationship management.

• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.

• Familiarity with CRM tools such as Salesforce, HubSpot, or similar platforms.

• Strong negotiation and consultative selling skills. • Self-driven, target-oriented, and comfortable working in a fast-paced environment.

Nice to Have

• Understanding of the technology hiring ecosystem and staffing services.

• Prior experience prospecting into startup or tech-enterprise accounts. Tools You'll Use CRM (HubSpot), LinkedIn Sales Navigator, email outreach (Apollo or equivalent).

What You'll Bring

• Strong interpersonal and relationship-building skills, with the ability to identify customer pain points and position the right staffing solution.

• A proactive mindset with excellent follow-up and pipeline management skills.

• Passion for sales and delivering an exceptional client experience.

Job Title: Business Development Associate (Junior & Senior)

Company: One of our leading EdTech clients

Experience: 0–5 Years

Job Type: Full-Time

Department: Sales / Business Development

Eligibility: Freshers & Experienced Candidates

Job Summary

We are looking for enthusiastic, confident, and target-oriented Business Development Associates to join our client's team. The candidate will be responsible for engaging with prospective students, understanding their career goals, explaining educational programs, and converting potential leads into admissions.

Key Responsibilities

• Connect with prospective students through inbound and outbound calls.
• Understand student requirements and provide suitable course guidance.
• Explain course details, benefits, and career opportunities.
• Follow up with interested candidates and convert leads into admissions.
• Handle student queries, objections, and negotiations.
• Achieve daily, weekly, and monthly sales targets.
• Maintain lead details and follow-up records in CRM.
• Build strong relationships with prospective students.

Required Skills

• Excellent verbal communication and interpersonal skills.
• Strong convincing, negotiation, and presentation skills.
• Knowledge of sales, inside sales, or business development.
• Student counselling and customer-handling abilities.
• Lead management and follow-up skills.
• Target-oriented with a positive attitude.
• Basic knowledge of MS Excel, Google Sheets, and CRM tools.

Eligibility Criteria

• Freshers are welcome to apply.
• 0–5 years of experience in Sales, Inside Sales, or Business Development.
• Graduates from any discipline are preferred.
• Candidates with strong communication and sales skills are encouraged to apply.

Compensation

Fixed Salary + Performance-Based Incentives.

What You'll Do

• Generate and qualify new business opportunities
• Prospect through LinkedIn, Upwork, Apollo, referrals, networking, and cold outreach
• Lead discovery calls and client meetings
• Collaborate with our technical team on proposals
• Negotiate contracts and close deals
• Build and maintain long-term client relationships

Qualifications

• Strong interpersonal and customer service skills
• Excellent written and verbal communication
• Basic understanding of sales processes and lead follow-up
• Strong organizational and time-management skills
• Familiarity with CRM tools and office productivity software is a plus
• Ability to work independently in a remote environment
• Any Graduate or Master's degree can apply

Job Description – Business Development Manager (BDM)

Experience

3+ Years

Company: NIT Data

Notice Period: Immediate to 15 Days

Location: Hyderabad

Work Mode: 5 Days Office

Role Summary

We are looking for an experienced and results-driven Business Development Manager (BDM) to drive business growth by identifying new business opportunities, developing client relationships, generating leads, and converting prospects into long-term customers.

The ideal candidate should have strong experience in B2B sales, lead generation, client acquisition, account management, and business development, preferably within the IT/Software services industry.

Key Responsibilities

• Identify and develop new business opportunities through various channels, including cold calling, email campaigns, LinkedIn, networking, referrals, and market research.
• Generate and qualify leads and build a strong sales pipeline.
• Understand client requirements and propose appropriate IT/software solutions and services.
• Conduct client meetings, presentations, product/service demonstrations, and commercial discussions.
• Build and maintain strong relationships with existing and prospective clients.
• Manage the complete sales cycle from lead generation and qualification through negotiation, closure, and handover.
• Prepare proposals, quotations, presentations, and RFP/RFI responses.
• Negotiate pricing, contracts, and commercial terms with clients.
• Work closely with technical, recruitment, delivery, and pre-sales teams to ensure successful client engagement and delivery.
• Maintain accurate records of leads, opportunities, follow-ups, and sales activities in CRM tools.
• Achieve monthly, quarterly, and annual business development and revenue targets.
• Conduct market research to identify industry trends, potential clients, competitors, and new business opportunities.
• Develop strategies for client acquisition, revenue growth, and account expansion.
• Attend industry events, conferences, webinars, and networking activities to build business relationships.

Mandatory Skills

• 3+ years of experience in Business Development / B2B Sales / IT Sales
• Strong experience in Lead Generation and Client Acquisition
• Experience in End-to-End Sales Cycle Management
• Strong B2B communication and negotiation skills
• Experience with Cold Calling, Email Marketing, LinkedIn, and other lead-generation channels
• Good understanding of IT/Software services and solutions
• Strong relationship-building and stakeholder-management skills
• Experience in preparing proposals, presentations, quotations, and commercial discussions
• Ability to work with and maintain sales pipelines and CRM systems
• Strong target-oriented and result-driven approach
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills

Good-to-Have Skills

• Experience selling IT Services / Software Development / Cloud / Digital Transformation / Staffing Services
• Experience working with US/UK/European/Middle East clients
• Knowledge of RFP/RFI/RFQ processes
• Experience with CRM platforms such as Salesforce, HubSpot, Zoho CRM, or Microsoft Dynamics
• Existing client/business network
• Experience in account expansion and cross-selling/up-selling

Education

Bachelor's degree in Business Administration, Marketing, Sales, Computer Science, Engineering, or a related field.

Key Performance Indicators (KPIs)

• Number of qualified leads generated
• Sales pipeline value
• New clients acquired
• Conversion/win rate
• Revenue generated
• Client retention and account growth
• Achievement of monthly/quarterly sales targets
• Average sales cycle

Preferred Candidate Profile

The ideal candidate should be a self-motivated, proactive, target-oriented Business Development professional who can independently identify opportunities, engage decision-makers, develop relationships, and convert prospects into business.

Business Development Executive

Open the doors that grow the business

A front-line business development role for professionals who enjoy starting the right conversations — finding companies that are hiring, reaching their decision-makers, and turning those conversations into GoodSpace

clients.

F U N C T I O N

Sales & Business

Development

L O C A T I O N

Noida, Uttar Pradesh

E X P E R I E N C E

1 – 3 Years

C O M P E N S A T I O N

Rs. 35k – 45k / month +

Incentives

About GoodSpace AI

GoodSpace AI is an AI-driven talent intelligence platform founded by alumni of DTU and Harvard. Under our Hire360 model, we own hiring end-to-end — sourcing, screening, shortlisting and placement — and deliver AI-screened shortlists to clients within 24 to 48 hours of a job description, a process that has traditionally taken several weeks. Our clients are growing companies across India, and our mandates focus on middle management to leadership roles.

Key Responsibilities

Identify companies that are actively hiring or recently funded, and build targeted lead lists of founders, HR heads and talent acquisition leaders.

–Run multi-channel outreach — cold calls, email and LinkedIn — to open conversations with hiring decision-makers.

–Book qualified discovery meetings and run first-level discovery calls to understand roles, levels and hiring

timelines.

–Present GoodSpace’s Hire360 model and AI-led hiring process clearly and confidently.

Support new-client closures by sharing proposals, following up on agreements and coordinating onboarding with the delivery team.

Maintain accurate activity and pipeline records in the CRM, and track calls, meetings booked and mandates converted against targets.

– Work with the Talent Acquisition team so new clients receive strong candidate shortlists quickly.

GoodSpace AI Business Development Executive · Off-Campus Hiring 1

Who We Are Looking For

E X P E R I E N C E — 1 T O 3 Y E A R S

1–3 years of experience in B2B sales, business development, inside sales or lead generation, with hands-on exposure to cold calling and outbound outreach.

P R E F E R R E D I N D U S T R Y E X P E R I E N C E

Prior experience in the staffing, recruitment, or HR services industry will be a strong advantage. Recruiters with client-facing exposure who want

to move into business development are welcome to apply.

Employment Type: Full-time, permanent

Work Location: 1603, Logix Mall, Noida City Centre, Sector 32, Noida, Uttar Pradesh ·

Work from office

D E V I C E P O L I C Y — B Y O D

GoodSpace follows a Bring Your Own Device (BYOD) policy for this role. Selected candidates will be required to use their own laptop for work,