Senior Business Development Executive

Senior Business Development Executive IQ/0275

new-client acquisition

• complete sales-cycle ownership
• practical AI usage Key Skills & Competencies
• Strong prospecting, networking and relationship-building skills.
• Excellent verbal and written English communication, presentation and negotiation skills.
• Ability to engage senior stakeholders and manage multiple decision-makers.
• Strong ownership, disciplined follow-up and a results-oriented approach.
• Ability to understand business problems and explain relevant solutions.
• Working familiarity with CRM systems and practical application of AI tools.
• Willingness to learn and independently manage an assigned sales territory
• Exposure to enterprise customers and AI-enabled procurement solutions

. Close collaboration with leadership and cross-functional teams.

• Opportunities to develop enterprise solution-selling and domain expertise.
• A culture of ownership, learning and continuous improvement

Key Responsibilities

1. Lead Generation & Prospecting

• Generate new business opportunities through outbound outreach, networking, referrals and industry events.
• Research target accounts and map relevant decision-makers.
• Build and maintain a qualified pipeline with clear next steps and expected closure dates.
• Use digital and AI tools for account research, stakeholder mapping and personalised outreach.

1. Client Engagement & Relationship Building

• Engage CPOs, Procurement Heads, CIOs, CFOs and other business stakeholders.
• Understand client processes, challenges and buying requirements.
• Position VENDX solutions around measurable business benefits, including efficiency, visibility and cost savings.
• Build relationships with multiple stakeholders involved in purchase decisions.

1. Solution Selling & Demonstrations

• Conduct initial discovery discussions and qualify opportunities based on business need, budget, decision-making process and timelines.
• Work with Pre-Sales to deliver relevant demonstrations and presentations.
• Explain the solutions value and business impact in clear, practical terms.

1. Deal Management & Closure

• Own the sales cycle from first interaction through proposal, negotiation and closure.
• Lead commercial discussions and contract coordination within approved pricing and commercial guidelines.
• Follow up consistently, address objections and coordinate internal support to move opportunities forward.
• Ensure a clear handover of customer requirements and commitments to the implementation team.

1. Collaboration, Reporting & AI Usage

• Collaborate with Marketing, Pre-Sales, Product and Implementation teams.
• Maintain accurate CRM records covering stakeholders, deal stage, value, next actions and expected closure dates.
• Provide regular pipeline updates and realistic sales forecasts.
• Use AI tools for meeting preparation, outreach, proposals and follow-ups, while validating outputs and protecting confidential information

Experience Required

• 4-5 years of B2B or enterprise sales experience, preferably in enterprise software or SaaS.
• Experience acquiring and managing enterprise customers in the Indian market, with exposure to Mumbai and the West region.
• Experience selling to mid-sized and large enterprises.
• Demonstrated achievement against sales targets, with examples of new clients acquired and deals personally managed through closure.
• Experience selling SaaS, ERP, procurement, supply-chain, finance automation or other enterprise software solutions is preferred.
• Exposure to Manufacturing, Cement, Chemicals or related industries is an added advantage.
• Procurement domain knowledge is an added advantage.