Business Development Associate (BDA)

This position is listed on behalf of a partner company, who manages all applications and next steps. Our partner is looking for a Business Development Associate (BDA) based in India.

This is a remote, six-month opportunity for an ambitious professional looking to build hands-on experience in business development and sales. You will help engage prospective clients, understand their hiring needs, and introduce solutions that address their talent requirements. The role offers direct exposure to client conversations, lead generation, qualification, and sales pipeline development. You will work closely with internal teams and senior stakeholders in a fast-paced, execution-focused environment. Your contributions will directly support client acquisition, revenue growth, and business expansion. This is an ideal opportunity to develop practical commercial skills while taking meaningful ownership of growth initiatives.

Accountabilities

• Engage with prospective clients to understand their hiring needs, challenges, and business requirements.
• Present and clearly explain the available talent and recruitment solutions to potential customers.
• Support lead generation, prospect qualification, and ongoing sales pipeline management.
• Maintain consistent and professional communication with prospects and clients throughout the sales cycle.
• Build strong client relationships and contribute to a positive, seamless customer experience.
• Collaborate with internal teams to coordinate client requirements and ensure effective follow-through.
• Track business development activities, maintain accurate records, and report progress against objectives.
• Take initiative in identifying opportunities to improve outreach, sales processes, and client engagement.
• Contribute to growth initiatives in a fast-paced environment where execution and measurable results are highly valued.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree completed or currently in the final year; studies in Business, Marketing, or a related discipline are advantageous.
• Strong verbal and written communication skills, with the ability to communicate confidently and professionally with prospective clients.
• Genuine interest in business development, sales, client engagement, or commercial roles.
• Strong interpersonal and relationship-building abilities.
• Self-motivated, proactive, and comfortable taking ownership of assigned responsibilities.
• Ability to work independently and remain productive in a remote work environment.
• Basic understanding of sales processes, lead qualification, or pipeline management is an advantage.
• Strong organizational skills and the ability to manage multiple conversations and priorities effectively.
• Willingness to learn, adapt quickly, and work in a high-growth, execution-oriented environment.

Benefits

• Compensation: ₹15,000 fixed per month, plus up to ₹5,000 in performance-based monthly incentives.
• Contract: Six-month contract with potential performance-based growth opportunities.
• Work arrangement: Fully remote / work from home in India.
• Working hours: 10:00 AM - 7:00 PM.
• Work schedule: Six days per week.
• Gain practical, hands-on experience in business development, sales, client acquisition, and revenue generation.
• Work closely with senior stakeholders and a high-impact internal team.
• Gain direct exposure to client interactions, sales strategy, and business operations.
• Opportunity to take ownership of initiatives that have a measurable impact on business growth.
• Potential opportunity for conversion to a full-time position based on performance and business needs.