Business Development Manager

CareEdge Group is a leading credit rating agency, providing customised advisory services, business research, analytical services, and risk management solutions. With almost three decades of experience, CARE Ratings Ltd. has served diverse sectors in India. CARE Advisory Research & Training Ltd. offers advisory services and research solutions to businesses in over 80 sectors across the Indian industry. CARE Risk Solutions Pvt Ltd. has over 15 years of experience in providing risk and compliance solutions.

Role Description
This is a full-time on-site role located in Chennai for the position of Business Development Manager. This role involves identifying sales leads, pitching products and services to prospective clients, conducting market research, identifying trends, building and maintaining relationships with clients, and managing sales opportunities through the sales cycle. The Business Development Manager is also responsible for creating sales plans and presenting regular reports to management on sales progress.

Qualifications
• Sales and Business Development skills, including prospecting, lead generation and management, and deal closing
• Excellent communication skills, including presentation, verbal, and written skills
• Strong negotiation and interpersonal relationship-building skills
• Ability to conduct market research and analyze data and trends
• Experience working in the financial services industry and/or knowledge of risk and compliance solutions is desirable
• Ability to work independently and in a team environment
• Bachelor's degree in Business Administration, Marketing, or related field
• Minimum of 3-5 years of experience in business development or sales/marketing role