Job Role: Management Trainee/BDE Location: Gurugram/WFO Department: Sales & Business Development Duration: 6 Months training period then BDE Role Overview The Management Trainee – Business Development role at Ken Research is a high-impact, client-facing position that focuses on lead generation, client acquisition, and relationship management . The selected candidates will work closely with senior business development professionals to engage potential clients, schedule meetings, convert leads into long-term business relationships, and manage the full client lifecycle . This role requires a strong business mindset, excellent communication skills, and the ability to understand complex market insights to effectively pitch our consulting solutions to decision-makers across industries. Key Responsibilities Lead Generation & Prospecting: Identify and research potential business clients through market intelligence tools, industry reports, and networking platforms. Client Engagement & Meeting Booking: Initiate meaningful conversations with key decision-makers, including CXOs, Directors, and Senior Executives, and schedule meetings for business discussions. Sales Presentations & Business Pitches: Understand client needs, effectively present Ken Research’s market intelligence solutions, and tailor pitches to demonstrate value. End-to-End Business Development: Own the full business development cycle, from lead acquisition to deal closure, ensuring a seamless client experience. Relationship Building & Account Management: Develop and maintain long-term business relationships to drive repeat business and client retention. Revenue Growth & Sales Target Achievement: Consistently meet and exceed individual and team revenue targets through proactive sales efforts. Industry Research & Market Intelligence: Stay updated on market trends, competitive landscapes, and emerging business opportunities to strengthen sales strategies. Who Should Apply? Education & Experience Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Business Administration, Sales, Marketing, Economics, or related fields. MBA in Sales/Marketing (preferred but not mandatory). Prior experience in Business Development internships in B2B sales, business development, client handling, or a related field is preferred. Freshers with a strong business development mindset and excellent communication skills are encouraged to apply. Key Competencies & Skills Business Acumen: Strong understanding of business growth, sales strategies, and revenue generation. Excellent Communication: Ability to engage, influence, and build rapport with senior professionals and clients. Sales & Negotiation Skills: Ability to confidently handle objections and drive sales discussions. Analytical Thinking: Capacity to understand and explain market insights, data trends, and research solutions. Proactive & Goal-Oriented: A self-driven, highly motivated individual with a passion for achieving and exceeding sales targets. Multilingual Proficiency (Preferred): Candidates fluent in English (US/UK) and languages spoken in UAE, KSA, Singapore, Indonesia, Vietnam will have an advantage. Why Join Ken Research? Career Growth Opportunities: Fast-track career development in a high-performance business development environment. Global Exposure: Work with international clients and business leaders across multiple industries. Performance-Based Rewards: Competitive salary with attractive sales incentives and commissions. Industry Expertise: Gain hands-on experience in consulting and market intelligence, a rapidly growing industry. High-Impact Role: Be a part of strategic sales and business development initiatives that drive company growth. Show more Show less
Job Role: Engagement Manager Location: Gurgaon (5 Days - Work from Office) Department: Consulting Reporting To: Principal Employment Type: Permanent Role Overview The Engagement Manager will play a critical role in leading consulting engagements, driving business development, and shaping client relationships. Operating in a high-impact, strategy consulting environment, the role requires deep problem-solving skills, structured thinking, and the ability to deliver data-driven insights to senior executives. The primary focus is on acquiring and executing consulting projects, managing cross-functional teams, and ensuring impactful recommendations that align with clients' strategic goals. What will you be doing? Business Development Identify and engage key accounts to drive consulting opportunities. Generate outbound leads and convert them into high-value consulting engagements. Lead client meetings, deliver compelling pitch presentations, and develop proposals. Drive deal closures and ensure successful revenue realization. Maintain CRM discipline with regular lead tracking and updates. Client Relationship Management Foster strong client relationships to ensure retention and long-term engagement. Identify up-selling and cross-selling opportunities through proactive client interactions. Act as a trusted strategic advisor, addressing client needs with tailored solutions. Strategic & Organizational Initiatives Lead new strategic initiatives to enhance the firm’s consulting offerings. Drive process improvements, optimize efficiency, and enhance cost-effectiveness. Knowledge Sharing & Team L&D Contribute to team learning and development by sharing insights from client engagements. Participate in internal discussions to refine consulting methodologies and best practices. Qualification & Experience Master’s or bachelor’s degree from a reputed institute, preferably in Business, Economics, or related fields, 5 or Above years of experience in strategy consulting, business development, or client engagement within toptier consulting firms or high-growth advisory environments. About Us: - At Ken Research, our clients come first. Since 2011, we have empowered businesses with high-quality insights for lasting success. Our global team of experts collaborates with clients to address unique challenges, offering reliable solutions across sectors like healthcare, finance, and technology. We prioritize integrity, transparency, and dedication, ensuring excellence in every project. We measure our success by our clients' success, consistently delivering precise research that drives competitive advantage. Our commitment to quality and client satisfaction makes us a trusted partner worldwide.
Job Description About Ken Research: (Leading the future of Market Intelligence and Consulting) Ken Research is a Market Research and consulting firm based in Gurugram. We specialize in providing comprehensive market research reports, services and strategic consulting to maximize revenue growth and competitive advantage. We utilize our deep industry knowledge and data-driven insights to deliver solutions that meet our client’s unique business needs and challenges. For further information please visit http://www.kenresearch.com Key Responsibilities Survey Design & Execution: Plan and conduct surveys across multiple methodologies including CATI (Computer-Assisted Telephone Interviewing), face-to-face interviews, and online/web surveys, ensuring alignment with project objectives. Questionnaire Optimization: Collaborate with team to refine/build survey questionnaire and discussion guide for better clarity, engagement, and response quality. Insights & Analysis: Assist in cleaning, coding, and analyzing survey data to identify patterns, behaviors, and actionable insights. Reporting & Storytelling: Contribute to creating structured reports, presentations, and executive summaries highlighting key findings. Dashboard Development: Support creation of interactive dashboards and visualizations (Power BI) for real-time tracking and client-ready insights. Process Improvement: Provide recommendations to enhance project efficiency, experience, and overall research workflows. Assist in curating the scope of work and contribute to proposal development for survey-based research projects. Requirements Minimum 1 year of experience in the survey research domain (Mandatory) Willingness for local and international on-field travel Strong skills in post-survey data analysis and reporting Experience with dashboarding and visualization (Power BI preferred) Excellent communication and interpersonal skills Why to join Ken Research? Learning Exposure Industry Exposure: Work across multiple industries (auto, logisitcs, tech, healthcare, FMCG, BFSI, etc.) while contributing to high-impact projects. Advanced Research Skills: Strengthen your expertise in survey design, primary/secondary research, and data interpretation. Analytical Development: Gain hands-on experience in data visualization, dashboarding, and structured reporting. Cross-Team Collaboration: Partner with analysts, consultants, and business teams to deliver client-ready insights. Benefits Professional Growth: Fast-paced learning in a dynamic environment that offers continuous professional development. Exposure to Global Markets: Opportunity to understand global market dynamics and write for an international audience. Networking: Connect with professionals across departments such as marketing, sales, and research.
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