Business Development Associate

Job Title: Business Development Associate (BDA)

Location: Madurai, Tamil Nadu
Experience: Fresher (0 years)
Industry: Manufacturing
Employment Type: Full-time

Job Summary

We are an established tube manufacturing company based in Madurai, operating since 1996. We are looking for a proactive, street-smart, and resourceful Business Development Associate to support our business growth, identify new customers, generate sales leads, and coordinate daily office activities.

This role is suitable for a fresher who is confident interacting with people, capable of identifying business opportunities, comfortable with field visits, and willing to take ownership of responsibilities across business development and office administration.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead Generation: Identify and approach potential customers, dealers, distributors, retailers, and other relevant businesses to generate new sales leads.
• Field Visits: Travel locally and visit prospective clients, markets, and businesses to explore new opportunities and build business relationships.
• Client Acquisition: Follow up on leads, understand customer requirements, and support the process of converting prospects into customers.
• Market Research: Identify potential markets, gather information about customer needs, and explore opportunities to expand the company's customer base.
• Client Relationship Management: Maintain regular communication with existing and prospective customers and follow up on enquiries.
• Office Administration: Handle routine office activities, maintain records, organize documents, and assist with day-to-day administrative tasks.
• Factory–Office Coordination: Act as a communication link between factory personnel and office management to ensure information, requirements, and updates are communicated clearly.
• Order and Enquiry Coordination: Coordinate customer enquiries, order-related information, and delivery updates with the relevant internal teams.
• Reporting: Maintain basic records of leads, client visits, follow-ups, and daily activities.
• Additional Responsibilities: Support management with business development, coordination, and other operational activities as required.

Requirements

• Freshers are welcome to apply.

Preferred Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in BBA, B.Com, or B.A.
• Freshers are welcome to apply.
• Candidates with an interest in sales, business development, customer relations, or the manufacturing industry are encouraged to apply.

What We Are Looking For

We value practical thinking, initiative, confidence, and the ability to get things done. The ideal candidate should be willing to step outside the office to find business opportunities and handle administrative and coordination responsibilities when required.

Candidates who are proactive, resourceful, and eager to learn about business operations are encouraged to apply.

• Strong interpersonal skills and the ability to communicate confidently with different types of people.
• A street-smart, practical, and problem-solving mindset.
• Willingness to travel locally for client visits and lead generation.
• Self-motivated, proactive, and comfortable approaching new people and businesses.
• Ability to negotiate, build rapport, and follow up consistently.
• Basic computer knowledge, including email, spreadsheets, and document handling.
• Ability to coordinate effectively between office staff, factory personnel, and customers.
• Two-wheeler and a valid driving licence would be an advantage.

Pay: ₹11,000.00 - ₹15,000.00 per month

Benefits:

• Provident Fund

Work Location: In person