Business Development Associate

Business Development Associate – Franchise Sales

Company: Smoked BBQ Taxi
Website: www.smokedbbqtaxi.com
Job Type: Full-time
Department: Sales & Business Development
Location: Remote
Experience: 0–3 years
Salary: Fixed salary + Performance-based incentives
Industry: Food & Beverage | QSR | Food Truck | Franchise Business

About Smoked BBQ Taxi

Smoked BBQ Taxi is a growing food business and franchise brand offering aspiring entrepreneurs an opportunity to start their own BBQ business through innovative food truck and restaurant models. With 220+ outlets across 15+ states, we help customers establish their businesses with franchise support, equipment, branding, training, and operational guidance.

We are looking for enthusiastic, target-driven Business Development Associates who can engage with prospective entrepreneurs, understand their investment plans, recommend suitable business models, and convert qualified leads into franchise partners.

Key Responsibilities

1. Lead Management & Customer Engagement

• Contact incoming leads generated through Meta Ads, the company website, WhatsApp, and other marketing channels.
• Connect with prospective customers promptly and understand their business interests.
• Explain the franchise opportunity, investment requirements, packages, and onboarding process.
• Qualify leads based on budget, location, business readiness, and purchase timeline.

2. Taxi Model Sales

• Promote the Smoked BBQ Taxi food truck business opportunity.
• Explain Display Taxi, Running Taxi, Display Truck, and Running Truck models.
• Communicate the benefits, setup requirements, equipment, training, and franchise support.
• Help customers identify the most suitable model based on their budget and business goals.

3. Shop Model Sales

• Promote restaurant franchise packages, including Silver, Gold, and Diamond.
• Explain package inclusions, branding, equipment, layout and design support, and setup responsibilities.
• Understand the customer's proposed shop location, available area, and investment capacity.
• Coordinate with the internal team for quotations, site details, and franchise onboarding.

4. Follow-ups & Conversion

• Follow up with interested prospects through calls and WhatsApp.
• Schedule meetings and discussions with qualified leads.
• Handle customer objections related to investment, profitability, location, and franchise support.
• Encourage qualified prospects to proceed with the next steps, including token payment and documentation.

5. CRM & Sales Reporting

• Maintain accurate lead details, call outcomes, follow-up dates, and sales pipeline status in Excel or CRM.
• Ensure no qualified lead is missed due to delayed follow-ups.
• Submit daily sales reports covering calls, connected leads, qualified prospects, follow-ups, and conversions.
• Achieve assigned monthly sales targets for both Taxi and Shop models.

Required Skills & Qualifications

• Graduate in any discipline; candidates with strong sales ability may also be considered.
• 0–3 years of experience in sales, telecalling, business development, inside sales, or franchise sales.
• Freshers with excellent communication and persuasion skills are welcome.
• Good communication skills in English and Hindi; Regional language is an advantage.
• Comfortable making outbound calls and communicating with customers on WhatsApp.
• Strong follow-up, negotiation, and objection-handling skills.
• Basic knowledge of Excel, Google Sheets, or CRM tools.
• Target-oriented, self-motivated, and comfortable working in a performance-driven environment.

Key Performance Indicators (KPIs)

• Daily outbound calls and meaningful customer conversations.
• Speed of response to new leads.
• Number of qualified Taxi and Shop prospects.
• Follow-up completion rate and meeting bookings.
• Monthly franchise closures and token collections.
• Accuracy of CRM records and daily reporting.

What We Offer

• Fixed salary with attractive performance-based incentives.
• Opportunity to develop sales and business development skills.
• Exposure to entrepreneurship, franchise development, and the food business.
• Career growth opportunities based on performance.
• Supportive team environment with structured sales training.

Who Should Apply?

We are looking for someone who enjoys speaking with people, understands customer needs, follows up consistently, and can turn genuine business interest into successful franchise partnerships.

Interested candidates can share their resume at: [email protected]

Join Smoked BBQ Taxi and help aspiring entrepreneurs start their own BBQ business!

Pay: ₹15,000.00 - ₹20,000.00 per month

Benefits:

• Flexible schedule
• Paid sick time
• Paid time off
• Work from home

Work Location: Remote