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Business Development Officer - Architect

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1. Job PURPOSE:


To drive the expansion of distributor and channel networks for The Concrete Shop®, a design-led concrete brand by Aarya Precast India Pvt. Ltd., by identifying, approaching, and onboarding high-potential business partners. The role focuses on building a robust indirect sales ecosystem through effective market mapping, business opportunity pitching, and partner acquisition, while ensuring smooth onboarding and initial handholding to enable long-term partner success, consistent revenue generation, and strengthened market presence.

2. ROLE AND RESPONSIBILITIES:


A. Distributor Acquisition & Market Hunting

  • Identify and target potential distributors, dealers, and business partners in assigned territories
  • Conduct cold visits, market research, and lead generation activities
  • Pitch The Concrete Shop® business model and partnership opportunity
  • Convert prospects into active distributors.

B. Business Opportunity Pitching

  • Present brand value, product portfolio, and profitability potential to prospects
  • Explain investment, margins, and business scalability to potential partners
  • Customize pitches based on market, partner profile, and location potential
  • Handle initial negotiations and onboarding discussions

C. Channel Network Expansion

  • Develop and execute territory-wise expansion plans.
  • Ensure strong market penetration through continuous partner onboarding.
  • Identify gaps in distribution and proactively fill them.
  • Build a strong pipeline of potential channel partners.

D. Onboarding & Initial Handholding

  • Support new distributors during onboarding and initial setup
  • Coordinate with internal teams for smooth launch and first orders
  • Ensure clarity on processes, pricing, and operations

· Enable quick activation of newly acquired partners.

E. Coordination & Conversion Support

  • Work closely with internal teams for proposals, pricing, and approvals
  • Ensure timely follow-ups with prospects to close deals
  • Maintain a strong conversion ratio from leads to active partners
  • Track and manage the entire acquisition funnel

F. Reporting & Performance Tracking

  • Maintain records of leads, meetings, and conversions
  • Track territory performance and expansion progress
  • Share market insights, competitor activities, and partner feedback
  • Achieve monthly / quarterly acquisition and revenue targets.

3. KRA & KPI


  • Number of distributors / dealers onboarded
  • Conversion ratio (leads to partners)
  • Territory expansion and market coverage
  • Revenue generated through new channel partners
  • Speed of partner activation
  • Pipeline strength and consistency

4. KNOWLEDGE, TRAINING AND EXPERIENCE REQUIRED FOR JOB


Education:

· Graduate / Diploma (Business, Marketing, Architecture, or related field preferred — candidates with architectural background will be given preference)

Experience:

  • Junior Level: 0–2 years (field sales / business development / direct sales)
  • Senior Level: 3–7 years (channel expansion / distributor acquisition experience preferred)

5. COMMUNICATIONS AND RELATIONSHIPS


Internal: Sales, Marketing, Design, Production, and Management teams.


External:
Prospective distributors, dealers, franchise holders, business owners


Skills

  • Strong pitching and persuasion skills
  • Business development & market hunting mindset
  • Negotiation and closing ability
  • Confidence in meeting new people and presenting opportunities
  • Follow-up and conversion focus
  • Understanding of channel sales models


Salary Range

Based on experience, export exposure, and performance capability + incentives




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