Open position
Business development executive
A software sales and client management role. You find and win new clients, look after existing ones and look for new business opportunities for Balanita Pvt Ltd.
Posted .
- Department
- Sales and marketing
- Work type
- Hybrid, full time or contract freelance
- Location
- Colombo, Sri Lanka
- Pay
- LKR 80,000 to 200,000 a month
- Reference
- 052
What you will do
Lead generation
Find potential clients and partners through market research and networking.
Client acquisition
Win new clients for our services.
Sales strategy
Plan and run outreach, such as calls and email campaigns, to meet sales and revenue targets.
Relationship building
Look after existing clients so they come back and refer others.
Market research
Follow industry trends, market conditions and competitors to spot areas for growth.
Proposals and presentations
Prepare and deliver proposals, presentations and pitches to prospective clients and partners.
Negotiation
Negotiate prices, terms and contracts to secure new business and partnerships.
Working with other teams
Work with marketing, product development and finance so that what we offer matches what the market needs.
Data analysis
Track and analyse sales data to see what works and decide what to do next.
Targets
Set and meet sales targets, revenue goals and other key performance indicators (KPIs).
Client retention
Keep clients satisfied through good service and regular contact.
Reporting
Report regularly to management on your work and its results.
- Experience
- 1 to 2 years in a relevant field
- Education
- Bachelor's degree or professional qualification in a relevant field
- Salary
- Basic salary, depending on qualifications and experience, plus sales commission.
What we are looking for
Education
A bachelor's degree or professional qualification in business, marketing, sales or a related field, or equivalent work experience.
Experience
Previous experience in sales or business development, ideally in IT or software.
Industry knowledge
An understanding of our industry, its market trends, competitors and clients.
Sales skills
Prospecting, lead generation, negotiation and closing deals.
Communication
Strong spoken and written communication for client meetings, proposals and presentations.
Networking
Building and keeping professional relationships with clients and across the industry.
Market research
Researching and analysing the market to find potential clients and opportunities.
Tools
Confident with CRM software and sales and marketing tools to track leads, manage relationships and analyse data.
Analysis
Using data and market trends to make decisions and plan.
Targets
Driven by targets, with a record of meeting or beating sales and revenue goals.
Teamwork
Working with marketing, product development and other teams towards shared goals.
Problem solving
Spotting obstacles in the sales process and finding ways round them.
Self-motivation
Working on your own and taking the initiative.
Adaptability
Adjusting as the market and our plans change.
How to apply
Email hr@balanitaltd.com. There is no form to fill in.
Subject line
Business Development Executive – Your name
What to include
Your CV, when you could start (immediately, in 1 or 2 weeks, or in a month) and where you saw this vacancy.
What happens next
Only shortlisted applicants hear back. See how we hire.
Equal opportunity
Balanita Pvt Ltd is an equal opportunity employer and values diversity. We do not discriminate on race, religion, colour, national origin, gender, sexual orientation, age, marital status, veteran status or disability.
Find out what your training system actually needs
A free 30-minute discovery call tells us whether Balanita is the right fit. You get a defined scope, not a platform pitch.