Business Development Executive

Designation: Account Director Team: Account Management

Grade: 6

Job Location: Mumbai/ Gurugram

Reporting Manager: Business Head

Job Purpose

The Account Director is responsible for maintaining a leadership position in the market by contributing to:

● Success of a set of assigned client accounts, leading to account renewals and upsells

● Building of capable, independent and motivated teams

● Accurate internal planning, budgeting and forecasting

Role Responsibilities & Deliverables

1. Strategic ● Create plans, budgets & forecasts for internal consumption and usage ● Review & vet decoded client briefs of existing clients every quarter and of new clients as they come in ● Create and communicate Annual Operating Plans (AOP) basis the clients’ decoded briefs. Update the AOP incase of significant modifications in the client’s brief or digital platform policies during the course of the year ● Create quarterly execution plans based on internal plans and decoded client briefs ● Update resource planning basis quarterly FTE and utilization mapping ● Maintain monthly client P&Ls ● Ensure achievement of billing targets by the team ● Ensure timely renewal of contracts. Identify any obstacles to contract renewal well in advance, and resolve (or escalate) the same

2. Communication & Coordination

● Monthly / Quarterly (as pre-defined) meetings with clients to build relationship, understand client’s strategic / growth plans and identify upsell opportunities ● Monthly communication with clients to provide updates and collect feedback ● Ensure timely and proactive response to client emails (by self and by team) Mumbai | Gurugram

3. Account Management

● Brainstorm (when required) with relevant teams for client pitches and execution of briefs ● Ensure accurate referencing and industry benchmarking by the team ● Upsell offerings to existing clients based on specifically identified needs of the client ● Strategic intervention and inputs to the competitor analysis process. Identify process improvements, new potential offerings and internal training needs basis the same

4. Finance ● Follow up with the client for any overdue payment and ensure it’s release incase the Associate AD isn’t able to ● Review quarterly financial trackers and update the management on the same. Provide necessary inputs and course correction where required

5. Team ● Hire capable, independent resources that can understand, communicate and execute client briefs accurately ● Create a team culture of research and self-development ● Work with the L&D team to structure training programs that directly impact work quality along with specific competencies

Core Competencies

1. Business & Financial Acumen ● Fluency in comprehending, tracking and maintaining financial data ● Keenness in understanding Client business with the aim at linking team efforts with Client revenue

2. Leadership & Team Management ● Lead by example & mentor team members ● Keep team members motivated at all times ● Ensure quality resources are brought on board ● Provide appropriate level of feedback concerning team progress (via performance reviews and on the job feedback) ● Train, mentor and motivate the team Mumbai | Gurugram

3. Industry Knowledge ● Monitor competitor offerings and identify potential business avenues ● Update self and the team on the latest industry trends

4. Customer Focus ● Keep client needs in mind while framing strategies ● Timely resolution of client escalations

5. Planning & Organizing ● Tactfully prioritise tasks and projects to manage work across brands ● Deliver quality work within deadlines with the available resources

6. Communication ● Excellent written and verbal skills ● Ability to clearly articulate complex ideas and strategies to clients and the team ● Ability to sell work and ideas, and respond positively to feedback

Desired Qualifications & Expereince

1. UG - Any Graduate - Any Specialization OR PG - Any PG Course – Any Specialization; Post Graduation Not Mandatory.

2. Candidates with 5+ years of work experience can apply. Should have preferably been involved in Client Servicing, Strategy and Execution – All three

3. Prior team management experience preferred

4. Proven & demonstrable experience of being able to work under pressure and multi-task. Should be comfortable with handling pressure since the role demands it

Location: HSR Layout, Bangalore

Job Summary:

We are seeking a highly motivated and experienced Lead Sales Development Representative to spearhead our sales development efforts. The ideal candidate will be responsible for generating new business opportunities, managing and nurturing leads, and developing a high-performing sales development team. As a lead, you will play a critical role in driving our company's growth by implementing strategic sales initiatives and fostering strong relationships with potential clients.

Key Responsibilities:

• Lead and mentor a team of Sales Development Representatives (SDRs).
• Develop and execute strategic plans to generate new leads and expand the company's customer base through various channels, including cold calling, email campaigns, and social media outreach.
• Monitor and analyze team performance, providing regular coaching and feedback to enhance productivity and effectiveness.
• Collaborate with the marketing and sales teams to align sales strategies and optimize lead generation efforts.
• Manage and maintain the lead pipeline, ensuring timely follow-up and effective qualification of prospects.
• Participate in key sales and business development meetings, presenting insights and strategies to stakeholders.
• Stay abreast of industry trends, market conditions, and competitive landscape to inform sales strategies and approaches.
• 4+ years of experience in sales or business development, preferably in a IT / SaaS environment
• Contribute to the continuous improvement of sales processes and tools to increase efficiency and conversion rates.

Qualifications:

• Bachelor's degree in Business Administration, Marketing, or a related field.
• A minimum of 3-8 years of experience in sales development, with at least 2-4 years in a leadership role.
• Proven track record of achieving and exceeding sales targets.
• Strong leadership and team management skills, with the ability to motivate and inspire others.
• Excellent communication, interpersonal, and negotiation skills.
• Proficient in CRM software and sales automation tools.
• Proficient in Lead Generation tools like LinkedIn Sales Navigator / Apollo / Lusha / Zoom Info
• Ability to analyze data and sales metrics to inform decision-making.
• Self-motivated, with a strong work ethic and a results-driven approach.

 3-5 years of experience in DevOps, systems administration, or software engineering roles.

 B. Tech. in computer science or related field from top tier engineering colleges.

 Strong technical skills in software development, systems administration, and cloud infrastructure management.

 Experience with infrastructure-as-code tools such as Terra form or Cloud Formation.

 Experience with containerization technologies such as Dockers and Kubernetes.

 Experience with cloud providers such as AWS or Azure.

 Experience with scripting languages such as Bash or Python.

 Strong problem-solving and analytical skills.

 Strong communication and collaboration skills

• Setting up the brand bible for various products and audiences
• Making sure that the brand is consistent across various platforms
• Setting up brand guidelines to be followed for communication, social media, merchandise, product and other assets of the company
• Plan, lead and execute the projects required to boost our brand presence
• Collaborate with Creative Team, Growth Team & others for execution of projects
• Partner with creative agencies, research and media partners to create integrated marketing plans
• Taking up initiatives to position our brand
• Strategize, develop and execute marketing interventions at FamPay
• Develop accurate projects priorities, schedules and execution of Mass marketing campaigns.

• 4 - 7 years total experience
• Worked with a B2C tech startup in Brand strategy, including the setting of style guides, brand guidelines, brand vision and value proposition for short as well as long term
• Extremely empathetic towards understanding of the user groups: Teenagers and their parents
• Should be excited about building a brand for teenagers
• Up to date with recent trends and social media
• Good understanding of business dynamics in India
• Proactive personality and self-driven
• Takes ownership and has whatever it takes attitude
• Excited to work in a fast-paced environment
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills
• Enthusiastic about early stage start-ups