Senior Business Development Executive Job Overview

To apply for the senior Business Development Executive, the basic eligibility criteria is to possess a bachelor's degree in business, marketing or a related field. Along with the educational qualifications, two and half years to six years of relevant work experience in business development or sales is required. It is quite important that you have good communication and analytical thinking skills as well as proven sales skills which will be vital in the position offered.

For an estimate, a Sr. Business Development Executive can expect to receive an annual salary in the range of 5 lakh rupees* to 7 lakh rupees* per year, all inclusive depending on your experience, qualification and level of productivity. Apart from the remuneration, you may receive performance bonuses* and benefits in terms of medical coverage*, and paid leaves* so that your efforts are duly rewarded and priceless benefits for you are ensured.

As a Senior Business Development Executive, the core responsibilities encompass recognizing new business opportunities, client communication, client acquisition, and forming and nurturing strategic alliances. You will also research market demands, support the sales process by preparing and presenting proposals and negotiate the deals. It is very important of you to cooperate with marketing and services departments in order to carry out activities and reach sales goals. Furthermore, you would monitor progress against set goals, keep management informed and actively participate in the overall growth and success of the company.

For a Sr. business development executive, essential soft skills include communication and interpersonal skills, which are key for client relation building. Being able to change yourself in response to new market challenges is valued and making deals is easier also with good negotiation. Also, good analytical abilities are helpful for market evaluation and initiative is a good thing in terms of stripping up the conflicts. You must also possess emotional intelligence which is necessary in understanding the client as well as managing the team end of the business.

As a senior Business Development Executive, you have great self growth potential. With time and experience, it is possible to develop in the direction of management, or in areas such as strategic partnerships, sales management, regional management etc. It will depend on you, where you want to grow and we also encourage and help our executives to grow in their careers and broaden their skillset.

As a senior Business Development Executive, key skills for success include, ability to negotiate and communicate with clients to secure their interest and ultimately close the deal for the company. It involves understanding the business and the market to recognize the need for certain products or services. People management skills are also important in this role. In addition, you should have knowledge of CRM systems that facilitate interaction with existing clients, while effective performance in this position will involve searching for clients over the web.