Business Development Research Executive

About the RoleWe're looking for a curious, proactive researcher who can help us explore new markets, identify potential clients, and uncover business opportunities for our IT/technology services business.You'll research industries and companies, identify the right decision-makers, reach out to potential prospects, and use these conversations to generate actionable business insights under the guidance of our management team.What you'll Do:Research new industries, markets and potential business opportunities.Identify and profile relevant local and international companies.Research decision-makers and build prospect databases.Reach out through LinkedIn, email and phone calls to initiate conversations.Understand customer needs, challenges and market trends through research and conversations.Track outreach, responses, follow-ups and prospect status.Prepare research reports and present key findings to management.Identify promising opportunities and recommend areas worth exploring further.Support management in validating new markets and potential business opportunities.What We Are looking For:1–3 years of experience in market research, business research, business development or lead generation.Strong communication skills and confidence in starting conversations with new people.Genuine curiosity about businesses, industries and markets.Comfortable with rejection and able to stay persistent with follow-ups.Good internet, LinkedIn and industry research skills.Working knowledge of Excel/Google Sheets and PowerPoint.Prior exposure to or interest in the IT/technology services industry is a strong advantage.MBA/PGDM in Marketing, Business Development or International Business preferred.Strong graduates with relevant experience and skills may also be considered.Growth PathThis role offers direct exposure to business research, international outreach and opportunity discovery in the IT services space, with an opportunity to grow into a broader Business Development / Market Intelligence role.