Entrepreneur In Residence

We are looking for dynamic and result-oriented Business Development professionals to join our growing team in Hyderabad.

🔹 Key Responsibilities:

• Identify and develop new business opportunities

• Generate leads through market research, networking, and outbound activities

• Build and maintain strong client relationships

• Understand client requirements and coordinate with internal teams

• Drive sales conversations and support business growth

• Achieve defined business development targets

🔹 Looking for:

✅ Strong communication and interpersonal skills

✅ Experience in B2B sales / IT services / business development preferred

✅ Good client-handling and negotiation skills

✅ Target-oriented and proactive approach

✅ Hyderabad-based candidates preferred

Business Development Head

Location: Ahmedabad preferred

Experience: 8–10+ years

Employment Type: Full-Time

Role Level: Senior Leadership

About the Role

• We are looking for an experienced and highly driven Business Development Head to take ownership of our business growth and revenue function.
• The ideal candidate should have strong experience in B2B sales and service selling, with a proven track record of bringing enterprise-level clients. The person should have a business-oriented and entrepreneurial mindset and be capable of independently driving growth.
• This is a high-ownership role for someone who can think strategically, operate independently, and build the business development function with an entrepreneurial mindset.

Key Responsibilities

• Own and drive the overall business development and revenue growth strategy.
• Identify, approach, and acquire new B2B and enterprise clients.
• Build strong relationships with CXOs, Founders, HR Heads, CHROs, Procurement Heads, and other key decision-makers.
• Develop and manage a strong sales pipeline and consistently achieve revenue targets.
• Identify new industries, markets, partnerships, and business opportunities.
• Lead high-value commercial negotiations and prepare business proposals and presentations.
• Develop long-term relationships with key clients and identify opportunities for upselling and cross-selling.
• Build and strengthen the company's BD and Sales team and processes.
• Mentor and guide the sales team to improve performance and conversions.
• Track key business metrics including revenue, pipeline, conversion, client acquisition, and retention.
• Work closely with the leadership, operations, and client service teams to ensure smooth delivery and customer satisfaction.
• Represent the company at industry events, networking forums, conferences, and client meetings.
• Provide regular market insights and business growth strategies to the leadership team.

What We’re Looking For

• 8–10+ years of experience in Business Development, B2B Sales, Enterprise Sales, or Service Sales.
• Proven track record of selling B2B services and acquiring enterprise clients.
• Strong understanding of consultative and solution-based selling.
• Experience in service-based businesses, BGV, Tech, Risk & Compliance, Due Diligence, SaaS, or related industries will be an advantage.
• Strong network and ability to build relationships with senior business decision-makers.
• Excellent negotiation, communication, presentation, and relationship-management skills.
• Strong commercial and business understanding with a revenue-first mindset.
• Ability to independently identify opportunities and convert them into business.
• Entrepreneurial mindset with the ability to build, scale, and lead the BD function.
• Strong ownership, accountability, and decision-making skills.
• Ahmedabad-based candidates are preferred.

What This Role Offers

• High level of ownership and autonomy.
• Opportunity to directly influence the company's revenue and business growth.
• Leadership opportunity to build and scale the BD function.
• Direct interaction with senior leadership and enterprise clients.
• Performance-driven growth and incentives.

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