Business Development Executive

Role Description The Business Development Executive role is a full-time, on-site position based in Mumbai. The individual in this role will identify and pursue new business opportunities, focusing on startups and businesses that can benefit from BizAstra's financial and advisory services. Day-to-day responsibilities include generating and qualifying leads, conducting client meetings, presenting service offerings, and building long-term relationships with prospects and existing clients. The role involves collaborating with internal advisory and finance teams to design tailored solutions, preparing proposals and presentations, and tracking the sales pipeline using CRM tools. The Business Development Executive will also monitor market trends, participate in industry events, and provide regular reporting on business development activities and outcomes.

Qualifications

• Ability to drive New Business Development and Lead Generation, including prospecting, outreach, and pipeline management.
• Strong Business acumen with understanding of financial services, startup ecosystem, and industrial subsidies or related domains.
• Excellent Communication skills for client interaction, presentations, and collaboration across internal teams.
• Proven Account Management capabilities, including relationship building, client retention, and upselling or cross-selling services.
• Bachelor's degree in Business, Finance, Management, or a related field; an MBA or equivalent postgraduate qualification is an advantage.
• 1–3 years of experience in business development or sales, preferably in financial services, consulting, or startup advisory.
• Comfort working with CRM and productivity tools, and ability to interpret basic financial and policy-related information.
• Strong negotiation, presentation, and analytical skills, with a results-oriented and ethical approach to client engagement.