Business Development Executive

Ovii's Interpretation of the Role

The Business Development Executive will drive lead generation, pitch IT services, and close deals with international clients. Based in Surat, the role balances independent prospecting with cross‑team collaboration to meet revenue targets.

Role Snapshot

• Lead generation on freelance platforms
• Client acquisition and relationship management
• IT services solution pitching
• Revenue target ownership
• CRM pipeline management

Must-Have Requirements

• Lead generation on Upwork/Freelancer/Fiverr/Guru
• CRM tools (Salesforce preferred)
• Proposal writing
• Strong communication skills
• Negotiation and closing abilities
• Client handling
• Business Development
• IT services sales
• Bachelor’s degree in Marketing, Commerce, IT, or related field
• Surat based local candidate

Work Setup

• Location: Surat, India
• Work mode: ONSITE
• Employment type: Full-Time

Eligibility Gates

• Visa sponsorship: no

Not Specified in JD

• Visa sponsorship
• Salary range
• Remote eligibility
• Travel requirement
• Security clearance
• Notice period

What You'll Likely Work On

• Generate qualified leads via Upwork, LinkedIn and similar platforms
• Identify client needs and propose suitable IT/digital solutions
• Conduct discovery calls, follow‑ups and client presentations
• Build and nurture relationships with international clients
• Maintain the sales pipeline using CRM tools
• Collaborate with internal sales, technical and leadership teams to close deals
• Track performance, forecast sales and report results
• Achieve monthly, quarterly and annual revenue targets
• Support account retention, upselling and cross‑selling initiatives

Good Fit If You Have

• Based in Surat and able to work onsite
• Target‑driven, proactive and growth‑focused
• Comfortable in a fast‑paced IT services environment
• Aiming to progress into senior BDE roles