5 Market development Jobs in India

Job Description – Channel Partner Department: Business Development / Partnerships Designation: Channel Partner Location: Bangalore / Bengaluru Employment Type: Full-time Experience: 2–6 years Industry: Fintech / Financial Services / Investments About the Role

We are looking for a driven and relationship-oriented Channel Partner to build, manage, and grow our network of strategic channel partners. The role will involve identifying potential partners, establishing strong business relationships, onboarding them, and driving revenue through partner-led business. The ideal candidate should have strong communication and relationship-management skills, a business development mindset, and an understanding of the financial services or fintech ecosystem.

Key Responsibilities

1. Partner Acquisition

* Identify and onboard new channel partners aligned with the company's business objectives. * Build a strong pipeline of prospective partners through market research, networking, referrals, and direct outreach. * Conduct partner meetings, presentations, and product/business discussions. * Evaluate partner potential based on market reach, customer base, business capability, and revenue potential.

2. Partner Relationship Management

* Develop and maintain long-term relationships with existing channel partners. * Act as the primary point of contact for partners and address their business and operational requirements. * Understand partner needs and identify opportunities for deeper collaboration. * Conduct regular partner reviews and business discussions to drive engagement and productivity.

3. Business & Revenue Growth

* Drive business generation through the channel partner network. * Set and track partner-wise business targets and performance. * Identify opportunities to increase partner contribution and customer acquisition. * Develop initiatives to improve partner activation, productivity, and retention. * Work closely with internal sales and business teams to ensure timely execution and closure of opportunities.

4. Partner Enablement * Ensure partners have a clear understanding of the company's products, processes, and value proposition. * Coordinate product training, onboarding sessions, and sales enablement initiatives. * Provide partners with relevant product information, marketing material, and sales support. * Gather market and partner feedback and share actionable insights with internal teams.

5. Market Development * Identify new markets, partner segments, and business opportunities. * Track competitor activity, market trends, and partner expectations. * Build a strong understanding of the fintech and financial services ecosystem. * Develop strategies to expand the partner network and increase market penetration.

6. Cross-functional Collaboration

* Work closely with Sales, Product, Operations, Marketing, Compliance, and Customer Success teams. * Coordinate partner onboarding and ensure documentation and compliance requirements are completed. * Resolve partner-related operational issues by coordinating with relevant internal stakeholders. * Maintain accurate partner data, pipeline updates, and business reports.

7. Key Performance Indicators (KPIs)

* Number of new partners onboarded * Partner activation and productivity * Partner-generated revenue/business volume * Revenue contribution per partner * Partner retention and engagement * Conversion rate of partner-generated leads * Achievement of monthly/quarterly business targets * Expansion of the active partner network

Requirements *

2–6 years of experience in Channel Sales,

Partner Management, Business Development,     Partnerships, or Relationship Management. * Experience in **fintech, financial services, investments, lending, wealth management, insurance, or related industries** is preferred. * Proven ability to build and manage external business relationships. * Strong communication, negotiation, and presentation skills. * Ability to identify business opportunities and convert them into partnerships. * Strong commercial understanding and target-oriented approach. * Comfortable working in a fast-paced and entrepreneurial environment. * Good analytical and problem-solving skills. * Willingness to travel for partner meetings and business development, when required.

What We Are Looking For

* Strong ownership and execution mindset. * Relationship builder with the ability to establish trust with partners. * High energy and proactive approach to business development. * Ability to work independently and manage multiple partner relationships. * Strong negotiation and stakeholder-management capabilities. * Customer and partner-first approach. * Ability to turn partnerships into measurable business outcomes.

Why Join Us?

* Opportunity to work in a fast-growing fintech environment. * Exposure to the fintech and financial services ecosystem. * Opportunity to build and scale strategic partnerships. * High ownership and visibility across business functions. 

FIELD SALES EXECUTIVE (FSE)

Fintech | Digital Payments | Field Sales

Job Type: Full-Time

Work Mode: Field-Based / On-Site

Experience: 2+ Years

Location: Andhra Pradesh, Telangana & Karnataka

Salary: ₹15,000 – ₹18,000 per month + Performance Incentives

About the Role

• We are looking for a target-oriented Field Sales Executive (FSE) to drive business growth through merchant, retailer and customer acquisition.
• The ideal candidate should have experience in Fintech, Digital Payments, Field Sales, B2B/B2C Sales or related financial services and should be comfortable with field visits, sales targets and customer onboarding.

Key Responsibilities

● Identify and acquire new merchants, retailers, customers and business partners in the assigned territory.

● Promote and sell fintech and digital payment products and services.

● Generate leads through field visits, market mapping, referrals and local networking.

● Handle B2B and B2C sales and convert prospects into active customers/merchants.

● Conduct merchant/retailer onboarding and ensure proper activation of services.

● Build and maintain strong relationships with merchants, retailers and channel partners.

● Achieve assigned daily, weekly and monthly sales targets.

● Identify new business opportunities and expand the customer network within the assigned territory.

● Explain product features, benefits, pricing and processes clearly to customers.

● Coordinate with the ASM and internal teams for onboarding, activation and issue resolution.

● Maintain regular follow-ups with prospects and existing customers.

● Submit daily field visit, lead and sales reports.

● Stay updated on market trends, competitor activities and customer requirements.

Fintech Product Knowledge

Candidates with knowledge or experience in the following products will be preferred:

● AEPS – Aadhaar Enabled Payment System

● DMT – Domestic Money Transfer

● mATM / Micro ATM

● Cashout / Cash Withdrawal

● Mobile & DTH Recharge

● BBPS / Bill Payments

● CMS

● UPI / QR Payments

● Merchant Onboarding & Activation

Required Skills

● Field Sales

● Fintech Sales

● Digital Payments

● B2B & B2C Sales

● Merchant Acquisition

● Retailer Acquisition

● Customer Acquisition

● Lead Generation & Conversion

● Business Development

● Territory Sales

● Channel Sales

● Relationship Management

● Target Achievement

● Good Communication Skills

● Negotiation & Convincing Skills

● Basic Reporting & Coordination

Eligibility

● Minimum 2 years of experience in Field Sales, Fintech, Digital Payments, Banking, Financial Services, NBFC or related industries.

● Experience in merchant/retailer acquisition or channel sales will be an advantage.

● Should be comfortable with field visits and local market travel.

● Should be target-oriented and willing to work in a field-based sales environment.

● Knowledge of the local language is preferred.

What We Offer

● Fixed Salary: ₹15,000 – ₹18,000/month

● Performance-based incentives

● Growth opportunities in the Fintech & Digital Payments industry

● Opportunity to work with a growing fintech business

Location: Andhra Pradesh | Telangana | Karnataka

REVIEW CRITERIA:

MANDATORY:

• Strong sales, business development and networking profile
• Must have 1+ years of experience in Sales, Business Development in investment Banking, Venture Capital, Private Equity, or related fields
• Must have experience engaging with startups or early-stage companies for partnerships or fundraising
• Must have experience identifying and sourcing startup deal flow or fundraising mandates
• Must have basic understanding of startup financing, equity structures, investor types, and fundraising models
• Must maintain deal pipeline, BD dashboards, and mandate records
• Must have high ownership and target-driven mindset

PREFERRED:

• Experience representing the company at events, networking forums, or startup platforms
• MBA preferred

ROLES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

Deal Sourcing & Origination:

• Identify and engage startups, early-stage companies, and growth businesses seeking funding or strategic investment partners.
• Build and maintain a strong pipeline of investment opportunities and fundraising mandates.

Relationship Building:

• Develop deep relationships with founders, CXOs, and decision-makers across industries.
• Collaborate closely with the internal investment team to evaluate opportunities for both advisory and co-investment.

Market Research & Intelligence:

• Monitor emerging trends, sectors, and disruptive business models in the startup ecosystem.
• Track competitor activity and ecosystem developments to stay ahead of market shifts.

Fundraising Support:

• Pitch the firm’s advisory services and investment philosophy to startups and entrepreneurs.
• Assist in designing outreach strategies to attract quality fundraising mandates and co-investment opportunities.

Networking & Branding:

• Represent the firm at startup events, pitch competitions, and investor forums.
• Build thought leadership and enhance the firm’s brand presence within the startup and investment ecosystem.

IDEAL CANDIDATE:

Education:

• Bachelor’s degree in Finance, Commerce, Economics, Business, or related fields. MBA or equivalent qualification preferred.

Experience:

• 1-4 years of experience in sales, business development, investment banking, venture capital, private equity, or related fields.
• Strong understanding of the startup ecosystem, fundraising processes, and investment models.

Skills:

• Excellent communication, networking, and negotiation skills.
• Ability to build and maintain high-value relationships with founders and investors.
• Analytical skills to identify quality opportunities for advisory and co-investment.
• Entrepreneurial and target-driven mindset.

ROLE & RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Pipeline ownership – Drive qualified opportunities from first meeting to close.
• Discovery & demos – Run high-impact discovery calls and demos, often tailored with Engineering & CS.
• Pilots that win – Steer complex pilots with flawless follow-through, project management across internal teams and prospects.
• Negotiation & closing – Go toe-to-toe with legacy vendors, show Company’s value, and win.
• Implementation partnership – Ensure a smooth go-live with Engineering & Solutions.
• Mentorship – Help existing AEs level up in enterprise sales, joining as a senior persona when needed.
• CRM & process excellence – Instill rigor for pipeline visibility and repeatability.
• Voice of the customer – Champion customer feedback to shape Product & GTM.
• Future team-building – Hire and scale the North America AE org over time.

IDEAL CANDIDATE:

• 6+ years of experience selling B2B SaaS to US customers.
• Previous experience selling to Mid-Market and Enterprise customers: Closed Enterprise deals, $75k+ ACV, ideally $100k+.
• Prior experience in coaching/managing junior AEs is a strong plus.
• Ability to build, manage and motivate a team.
• Prior success as one of the first AEs at a startup; comfortable working in a fast-paced, early-stage startup environment.
• Track record of consistently beating your quota.
• Solid hustle and entrepreneurial mindset; Thrive under the uncertainty that comes with an early-stage setup.
• Strong project management skills and proactiveness, given the long sales cycle and pilot (free trials) heavy nature of deals.
• Strong first-principles understanding of sales processes (e.g. MEDDPICC).
• Self-driven individual with high ownership and strong work ethic.
• Previous entrepreneurial experience is a huge plus.
• Not taking yourself too seriously.

PERKS, BENEFITS AND WORK CULTURE:

• Variable: Based on performance
• ESOPs (for full time roles)
• Remote (USA)

BENEFITS (FOR FULL-TIME ROLES):

• Health insurance
• Generous vacation policy
• Learning and development budget
• Team events and company offsites
• Maternity and Paternity benefits
• Company Laptop
• Friday game nights

What you need to have: