Business Development Associate

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.

About Tikshark :-

Tikshark is a fast-growing digital-first company focused on helping brands scale through performance-driven marketing, strategic business growth, and innovative digital solutions. We work closely with startups, founders, and growing businesses to build strong digital presence, generate qualified leads, and create sustainable revenue models.

At Tikshark, we value ownership, execution, and growth mindset. You will be working directly with the founders and co-founders, gaining hands-on exposure to real business decisions and high-impact strategies

About the role :-

As a Business Development Associate, you will be a key member of our sales team, playing a vital role in driving company growth by identifying new business opportunities and building strong relationships with potential clients. You will work closely with the sales and marketing teams to execute strategies that enhance our market presence.

Responsibilities :-

·      Identify and develop new business opportunities to expand the company's market reach.

·      Build and maintain relationships with potential clients through various communication channels.

·      Assist in developing and executing strategies to drive sales and achieve targets.

·      Conduct market research to identify trends and potential opportunities.

·      Collaborate with the marketing team to align sales strategies with marketing initiatives.

·      Prepare and deliver presentations and proposals to prospective clients.

·      Track and report on key performance metrics to senior management.

Qualifications :-

·      Bachelor's degree in Business, Marketing, or a related field.

·      Proven experience in sales, business development, or a related role.

·      Experience in digital marketing is an added advantage

·      Strong communication and interpersonal skills.

·      Analytical mindset with the ability to identify opportunities and solutions.

·      Proactive and goal-oriented approach to achieving sales targets.

Skills :-

·      Sales

·      Business Development

·      Market Research

·      Communication

·      Presentation

·      Salesforce

·      Microsoft Office

Founder Collaboration

• Work directly with founders and co-founders on growth strategy and execution
• Provide insights, reports, and data-driven recommendations
• Act as a bridge between sales, marketing, and leadership teams

Location: Remote / Hybrid

Experience Required: Experienced candidates only

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.

About Us:

With a mission to upgrade the digital marketing industry with profound practical expertise and innovation, InSnap Technologies started its operations in 2018. Founded as a subsidiary of Spokesly INC based out of California, USA).

InSnap has grown to be a family of some of the best talent from around the world who empowered thousands of businesses of achieve their digital marketing goals. Powered with business intelligence data, vision, and out-of-the-box thinking, InSnap provides novelty solutions and tools to rest all the digital marketing worries for a B2B enterprise.

Role: Business Development Associate

Location: 747, Pooja Bulding,80 Ft road 4th Block, Koramangala, Bangalore,Karnataka-560034

Job Type: Full-Time, Night Shift

Eligibility Criteria:

👉🏼 Graduate (Any stream).

👉🏼 Minimum 1 year experience in inside sales/business development with revenue-based

responsibilities for the US/UK market.

👉🏼 Excellent communication, discovery, customer service and presentation skills (written

and verbal) to persuasively connect with senior level decision makers.

👉🏼 High level of proficiency in Microsoft Suite applications (Word, PowerPoint, Excel,

Outlook)

👉🏼 Proven ability to maintain a steady pipeline for short/mid/long term sales goal.

Key Responsibilities:

👉🏼 Demonstrate effective selling skills and product understanding to uncover customer needs

to position an appropriate solution.

👉🏼 Update and create tailored client proposals and negotiate further to close the deals.

👉🏼 Understand, monitor, and evaluate industry trends and customer drivers.

👉🏼 Manage proposal response process, including detailed RFP requirements, content

creation, and inputs from various sources.

👉🏼 Nurturing accounts and contacts through various mediums of communication.

👉🏼 Develop and implement overarching sales and business development strategy, sales

processes, structure, and best practices across the company.

👉🏼 Support deal structure and pricing with business value analysis; negotiate prices for

proactive bids and proposals.

We are seeking a high-performing Senior Business Development Associate (Sr. BDA) to drive enrollments and revenue growth for our EdTech offerings. The ideal candidate will have strong experience in consultative sales, lead conversion, and customer engagement, with the ability to independently manage the complete sales cycle.

Key Responsibilities

• Handle high-quality inbound and outbound leads and convert them into enrollments
• Conduct detailed counseling sessions to understand learner goals and recommend suitable programs
• Drive end-to-end sales cycle: lead engagement, follow-ups, objection handling, and closures
• Consistently achieve and exceed monthly revenue and enrollment targets
• Maintain accurate data in CRM and ensure timely follow-ups
• Build strong rapport with students, working professionals, and parents
• Support junior BDAs through guidance, best practices, and on-call assistance
• Coordinate with marketing, operations, and academic teams to ensure seamless learner onboarding
• Provide market feedback and insights to improve sales strategies and offerings

Eligibility & Requirements

• 2–5 years of experience in Inside Sales / Business Development / Education Counseling
• Prior experience in EdTech, BFSI, Telecom, or high-ticket sales preferred
• Strong track record of meeting or exceeding sales targets
• Excellent communication skills in English and Hindi (additional languages are a plus)
• Comfortable working in a target-driven, fast-paced environment
• Experience using CRM tools and sales dashboards

Skills Required

• Advanced sales and negotiation skills
• Strong objection-handling and closing abilities
• Customer-centric and solution-oriented approach
• Time management and pipeline ownership
• Leadership mindset and mentoring capability

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

Location: Bangalore HSR Layout (Work from Office) Experience: 1–2 years preferred Compensation: Fixed + sales and performance incentives

About the Role

This is a Founder's Office role with a strong focus on business development.

You'll work directly with the founders to identify opportunities, speak with business owners, understand their challenges, and position Kumo as their long-term AI and software partner.

This isn't a traditional SDR role where you're only expected to book meetings. You'll be involved throughout the sales process and will learn how high-value B2B sales works.

What You'll Do Find and qualify businesses that could benefit from AI and custom software. Reach out to founders and decision-makers through outbound channels. Conduct discovery calls and understand business challenges. Position AI and software solutions based on business needs. Follow up consistently and move opportunities toward closure. Work closely with the founders on sales strategy, messaging, and execution.

Who We're Looking For

More than your résumé, we care about your mindset ( full time job exposure - Fresher we are not considering).

We're looking for someone who is:

Confident speaking with founders, CXOs, and business owners. Naturally curious and enjoys talking to people. Comfortable with outbound sales and handling rejection. A hustler who takes ownership instead of waiting for instructions. Eager to learn about AI, software, and technology. Ambitious and looking for a long-term career in B2B sales. Experience Around 1–2 years of experience in sales, business development, or client-facing roles is preferred. Experience in software or IT services sales is a plus, but not mandatory. If you've consistently exceeded targets, learned quickly, and can demonstrate strong sales ability, we'd love to hear from you.

About Kumo

Kumo is an AI and software development studio, not a product startup. Learn more https://www.kumohq.co/

We partner with businesses to solve complex problems by building custom AI solutions, internal business systems, SaaS platforms, web applications, and mobile apps. Our clients are primarily growing businesses across the US, UK, Europe, Australia, and the Middle East.

We believe the future belongs to businesses that effectively combine AI with custom software, and we're building a company around that vision.

Unlike traditional software companies that sell a fixed product, we help businesses identify opportunities, design solutions, and build technology tailored to their needs.

If you're excited about selling solutions, understanding business problems, and working at the intersection of AI and software, you'll enjoy this role.

Why Join Kumo?

We're building for the long term. For exceptional performers who grow with the company and create significant impact, we're open to offering ESOPs/equity. Work directly with the founders every day. Learn how to sell AI and software solutions to businesses. Take ownership from day one. Clear growth path into Business Development Manager or Sales Lead. Be part of a small, ambitious team where your work directly impacts company growth. One Thing We Value Above Everything Else

We're looking for someone with confidence, ownership, and a strong sales mindset.

If you're the kind of person who enjoys meeting new people, isn't afraid of rejection, and is excited about building something from the ground up, you'll fit right in.

About the Role:

We are looking for an experienced Business Development Associate to join our sales team. The role involves engaging with aspiring career professionals, understanding their career goals, and guiding them toward suitable technology-focused learning opportunities.

Roles & Responsibilities:

• Connect with prospective learners through calls and other communication channels.
• Understand customer career goals, requirements, and learning needs.
• Explain relevant programs and effectively communicate their value.
• Qualify leads and drive conversions throughout the sales cycle.
• Follow up with prospective and existing learners to maintain engagement.
• Handle customer queries and provide a smooth sales experience.
• Achieve and exceed daily, weekly, and monthly sales targets.
• Maintain accurate records of leads, follow-ups, and conversions.
• Consistently meet required sales inputs, outputs, and revenue targets.

Must-Have Requirements:

• 1–6 years of experience in Sales, Business Development, Inside Sales, or IT Services.
• Minimum 1 years of EdTech experience is mandatory.
• Sales experience is mandatory.
• Graduation in any discipline; B.Tech preferred.
• Excellent verbal and written English communication skills.
• Strong sales orientation with a proven focus on target achievement.
• Basic knowledge of Lead/Sales handling (LS).
• Strong customer handling, persuasion, negotiation, and conversion skills.

Good to Have:

• Experience in K12 and technology-based domains.
• Experience handling or selling technology products/services.
• Experience handling ticket sizes above ₹50,000.
• Strong exposure to B2C / Inside Sales environments.

Title:- Business Development Associate (BDA) & Sr. BDA

Department:- Sales

Work Locations:- Gurugram, Bangalore

Role type:- Full-Time

About the Role

We are looking for energetic, target-driven, and customer-focused professionals to join our EdTech client as Business Development Associates (BDA) / Senior Business Development Associates (Sr. BDA). The role involves counselling prospective students, managing leads, and converting enquiries into enrolments.

Eligibility

·     Qualification:- Graduate in any discipline

·     BDA:- 0-2 years of experience; freshers with good communication skills can apply.

·     Sr. BDA:- 2-6 years of relevant experience, preferably in EdTech/ Inside Sales.

Key Responsibilities

·     Handle and convert leads through calls, WhatsApp, and other channels.

·     Counsel students/parents and recommend suitable courses.

·     Achieve monthly sales and enrolment targets.

·     Manage follow-ups and maintain the sales pipeline/CRM.

·     Handle customer queries and objections effectively.

·     For Sr. BDA: mentor junior team members and support team targets.

Required Skills

·     Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.

·     Strong persuasion, negotiation, and objection-handling abilities.

·     Target-oriented and self-motivated approach.

·     Basic knowledge of CRM/MS Office.

Salary

·     BDA: 6 LPA - 7 LPA

·     Sr. BDA: 7 LPA – 8.4 LPA

Other Benefits

·     Performance- based incentives.

·     Training & learning opportunities.

·     Performance based career growth.

·     Employee engagement activities and rewards.

Apply Now to build your career in the fast- growing EdTech industry.

Internship (3Months)

Full-Time Opportunity

• Eligibility: MBA, BBA, B.com

• Compensation: Fixed Salary + Performance-Based Incentives

Key Responsibilities

1. Identify and connect with potential B2B clients through LinkedIn and other professional platforms.
2. Generate qualified leads for IT Services and Application Software solutions.
3. Understand client requirements and introduce suitable technology solutions.
4. Schedule meetings for the Business Development team.
5. Maintain lead and customer interaction records.
6. Utilize AI-powered productivity tools to improve prospecting and outreach.
7. Work independently while achieving assigned business development targets.

Preferred Skills

1. Excellent Communication Skills
2. Sales & Marketing Mindset
3. Business Development Interest
4. LinkedIn Lead Generation
5. Self-Motivated & Target-Oriented
6. Quick Learner with Interest in AI Tools