Business Development Executive

Company Overview

Zep Research is an expanding organization that delivers research-led, data-backed insights to support better business decisions. It works with clients from multiple industries to uncover opportunities, lower risk, and support long-term growth. The team culture values thoughtful analysis, practical recommendations, collaboration with clients, curiosity, integrity, and ongoing learning.

Role Overview

This full-time, on-site position is based in Bhubaneswar, Odisha. The Business Development Executive will focus on finding new business prospects, qualifying potential clients, and maintaining a strong sales funnel. The role requires direct interaction with prospects and clients through calls, emails, and meetings, along with the preparation of customized proposals and presentations of the company’s services.

Key Duties

• Research market segments and identify promising business opportunities.
• Generate and qualify leads to build and sustain a healthy pipeline.
• Contact prospects through phone, email, and face-to-face meetings.
• Present the organization’s offerings in a clear and persuasive manner.
• Prepare proposals tailored to each client’s needs.
• Manage existing client accounts and strengthen long-term relationships.
• Track sales performance, pipeline status, and related metrics.
• Work closely with internal teams to align services with customer expectations.
• Meet assigned revenue goals and represent the company at client meetings and industry events.

Candidate Profile

• Experience in business development, sales, or other client-facing roles, ideally within research, consulting, or similar service-led businesses.
• Strong capability in lead generation and building a dependable prospect pipeline.
• Good commercial judgment and the ability to turn client requirements into workable solutions.
• Clear and confident communication skills, including verbal discussions, email correspondence, and presentations.
• Ability to handle account management responsibilities such as relationship building, upselling, cross-selling, and client support.
• Working knowledge of CRM systems, MS Office, and basic sales tracking, reporting, and forecasting.
• Independent, self-driven, and goal-focused, while also able to contribute effectively in a team setting.
• Bachelor’s degree in Business, Marketing, Management, or a related discipline, or equivalent practical experience.

Additional Information

The role is office-based in Bhubaneswar and is intended for a full-time schedule. The source did not mention salary, perks, number of openings, start date, or application deadline.