Business Development Associate

CNOX is looking for an energetic and communication-driven Business Development Executive to join our team and help us connect with startup founders, entrepreneurs, business owners, and ecosystem professionals for our upcoming startup events and summits.

The role will primarily focus on lead generation, founder outreach, follow-ups, and event conversions.

Key Responsibilities:

• Identify and build a database of startup founders, entrepreneurs, business owners, and relevant professionals.
• Reach out to prospects through:
• LinkedIn outreach
• Cold calling
• Cold emailing
• WhatsApp and other relevant channels
• Introduce CNOX events and clearly communicate their value and benefits to potential attendees.
• Follow up with interested leads through calls, messages, and emails.
• Convert qualified prospects into event registrations/attendees.
• Maintain and regularly update the lead database and CRM.
• Track conversations, follow-ups, registrations, and conversion status.
• Build relationships with founders and contribute to CNOX's growing entrepreneurial network.
• Coordinate with the marketing and event team to achieve attendance and outreach targets.
• Share regular reports on outreach activities, lead status, and conversions.

Who We're Looking For:

Freshers are welcome to apply. We are looking for someone who is:

• Confident and comfortable speaking with new people.
• Good at verbal and written communication.
• Comfortable using LinkedIn and social media for professional outreach.
• Interested in startups, entrepreneurship, sales, and networking.
• Persistent with follow-ups and comfortable handling rejection.
• Self-motivated and target-oriented.
• Able to build genuine relationships rather than simply sending promotional messages.

Good to Have:

• Previous experience in B2B sales, telecalling, business development, lead generation, or event sales.
• Experience with LinkedIn prospecting or cold email.
• Basic understanding of startups and the entrepreneurial ecosystem.
• Familiarity with CRM tools or lead management systems.

What You'll Get:

• Hands-on experience working with the startup and investment ecosystem.
• Opportunity to directly interact with founders, entrepreneurs, investors, and business leaders.
• Practical experience in B2B outreach, sales, networking, and business development.
• Growth opportunities within the CNOX ecosystem.
• Performance-based incentives for successful conversions.

Benefits:

• Flexible schedule
• Paid sick time
• Provident Fund
• Work from home

Work Location: Onsite

Pay: ₹10,000.00 - ₹40,000.00 per month

Work Location: In person