Business Development Executive

Role & responsibilities

• Identify and develop new business opportunities in the biotechnology, life sciences, pharmaceutical, diagnostics, research, and academic sectors.
• Generate leads through market research, customer references, online platforms, networking, and direct outreach.
• Contact potential customers and understand their laboratory/product requirements.
• Promote and sell laboratory consumables, reagents, filters, and related products.
• Prepare and share quotations, product information, and commercial proposals with customers.
• Follow up regularly with prospects and existing customers to convert enquiries into orders.
• Develop and maintain strong relationships with customers, distributors, laboratories,research institutions, and corporate clients.
• Coordinate with the internal team regarding product availability, pricing, quotations, orders, and delivery.
• Maintain accurate records of leads, customer interactions, enquiries, quotations, and sales activities.
• Identify and develop new business opportunities in the biotechnology, life sciences,
• Monitor market trends, competitor activities, customer requirements, and new business opportunities.
• Attend customer meetings, exhibitions, conferences, seminars, and industry events when required.
• Support customer queries and coordinate with technical/product teams for product-related information.
• Prepare regular sales and business development reports for management.

Preferred candidate profile

• Bachelor's or Master's degree in Biotechnology, Microbiology, Life Sciences, Biochemistry, Pharmacy, Chemistry, or a related field.
• 2-5 years of experience in business development, sales, marketing, or customer-facing roles in the biotechnology, life sciences, laboratory, diagnostics, pharmaceutical, or scientific products industry.
• Freshers with strong communication skills and an interest in scientific products may also be considered for the Executive/Associate level.
• Good understanding of laboratory consumables, reagents, filters, or related scientific products will be an advantage.
• Strong communication, negotiation, presentation, and interpersonal skills.
• Good follow-up and customer relationship management skills.
• Ability to identify sales opportunities and convert leads into business.
• Basic knowledge of MS Office/Google Workspace and CRM or sales-tracking tools.
• Willingness to travel for customer meetings and business development activities when required.
• Self-motivated, target-oriented, and willing to learn.

Perks and benefits