Business Development Manager (BDM)

As a Business Development Manager at Flavours of Calicut, you will play a crucial role in spearheading growth initiatives for the brand. Your proactive communication skills and strong networking abilities will be essential in creating opportunities, fostering lasting client relationships, and driving sales across various channels. **Key Responsibilities:** - Identify and pursue new business opportunities in FMCG, institutional channels, gifting, and corporate purchases. - Build and maintain strong relationships with both new and existing clients. - Create and manage a new client database specifically for bulk/custom orders. - Achieve and exceed monthly/quarterly sales targets. - Track and manage relevant events, exhibitions, and business forums. - Negotiate and close deals with corporate and institutional clients. - Collaborate with the management to establish a new growth-focused division. - Provide regular reports on leads, opportunities, and deal closures. - Collaborate with the marketing team to develop customized solutions for clients. **Qualifications Required:** - Proficiency in Malayalam, English, and Hindi. - Excellent communication, negotiation, and presentation skills. - Willingness to travel frequently within and outside Kerala. - Prior experience in the FMCG industry is an added advantage. - Demonstrated ability to work smart, be self-driven, and operate with minimal supervision. - Immediate joiner preferred. - Bachelor's degree in Business/Marketing/Commerce or related field (MBA is a plus). At Flavours of Calicut, you can expect a competitive salary ranging from 30,000 to 45,000 per month along with attractive incentives for achieving targets. This role offers you the opportunity to build and lead a new department, experience career growth in a fast-scaling FMCG brand, and gain exposure to corporate, institutional, and event-driven business opportunities. Please note that the job type is Full-time and Permanent, with a requirement of 1 year of FMCG industry experience. Proficiency in English, Hindi, and Malayalam is preferred, along with a willingness to travel up to 50%. The work location is in person at Kozhikode, Kerala, with travel within and outside Kerala as necessary.,