Business Development Executive

We’re looking for a proactive, sharp, and execution-driven professional to support founder-level operations while driving key business development activities. This role blends operations, client communication, government tender support, and outreach. Successful candidates will be comfortable representing the company in calls, meetings, and events.

About the Role

This role blends operations, client communication, government tender support, and outreach.

Responsibilities

• Founder & Business Support

• Assist the founder with scheduling, follow-ups, travel coordination, research and reports
• Support operational workflows across vendors, manufacturing partners, and internal teams

• Business Development & Client Engagement

• Identify and reach out to potential fleet/logistics/industrial partners
• Cold-call and message prospects on LinkedIn, email, and phone
• Set up meetings, demos, and presentations with decision makers
• Assist in client onboarding, meeting minutes, follow-up actions

• Government Tender & Documentation

• Track relevant tenders in transport/public sector
• Support tender submissions, compliance documents, and evaluations
• Liaise with officials, consultants, and procurement offices where necessary

• Field & Customer Interaction

• Join client meetings, site visits, pilots, and deployment coordination
• Maintain CRM records, pipeline updates, and status tracking

Qualifications

• Excellent spoken and written communication
• Prior experience in BD/operations/sales support preferred
• Strong organisational and follow-up discipline
• Comfortable cold-calling and prospecting via LinkedIn/email
• Ability to build rapport with senior stakeholders
• Willingness to travel occasionally for meetings, demos, and deployments
• Basic familiarity with government procurement/tenders (preferred)

Required Skills

• Self-driven and reliable
• Fast learner, resourceful problem-solver
• Comfortable in a fast-changing startup environment
• Professional presence in meetings and communication

Preferred Skills

• This role can evolve into:
• Business Development Executive / Manager
• Government Sales / Tender Specialist
• Operations Lead
• Partnerships / Customer Success

Pay range and compensation package

Fixed monthly salary based on experience.

ESOP Option

Incentive/bonus for successful conversions or tender wins.

Travel reimbursement.