BUSINESS DEVELOPMENT MANAGER

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.

Key Responsibilities

• Identify, prospect, and generate new business leads through research, networking, and outreach.

• Build and maintain strong relationships with prospective and existing clients.

• Prepare and deliver compelling sales pitches and product/service presentations.

• Manage the complete sales cycle from lead generation to deal closure.

• Negotiate contracts and pricing terms in line with company guidelines.

• Collaborate with the marketing team to align messaging and campaigns with sales priorities.

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

• Track market trends, competitor activity, and customer feedback to inform business strategy.

• Meet or exceed assigned sales targets and KPIs on a monthly/quarterly basis.

• Represent the company at industry events, trade shows, and networking forums as needed.

• Handle social media accounts

Required Skills & Experience

• 3+ years of experience in business development, sales, or a related client-facing role (B2B 

preferred).

• Proven track record of meeting or exceeding sales targets.

• Strong communication, negotiation, and interpersonal skills.

• Experience using CRM tools (e.g., Salesforce, HubSpot, Zoho CRM) to manage pipeline.

• Ability to understand client needs and translate them into tailored solutions/pitches.

• Self-motivated with strong ownership and follow-through.

Preferred / Good to Have

• Experience selling technology/IT services or SaaS products.

• Existing network of industry contacts relevant to the company's target market.

• Exposure to digital marketing or lead-generation campaigns.