Strategic Business Development Lead, India - 451 Research

451 Research

India
Quota-carrying sales experience
New customer acquisition
Full-cycle sales process
Build and execute India new-business strategy by developing and delivering strategic territory and account plans aligned to product priorities and quota objectives

Job Summary

  • Build and execute India new-business strategy by developing and delivering strategic territory and account plans aligned to product priorities and quota objectives.
  • Drive net-new customer acquisition at scale by owning high-volume prospecting and engagement to create a strong cadence of customer touchpoints and convert pipeline into closed-won revenue.
  • Represent the business externally with senior stakeholders, building trusted relationships with C-level executives and positioning the firm as a long-term partner across India.

Matching Summary

Build and execute India new-business strategy by developing and delivering strategic territory and account plans aligned to product priorities and quota objectives.

Skills & Requirements

Must-have

  • Quota-carrying sales experience
  • New customer acquisition
  • Full-cycle sales process
  • Consultative selling
  • Executive stakeholder engagement
  • Complex data/technology solutions sales

Nice-to-have

  • Deep understanding of India market
  • Relationship building with C-level executives
  • Strategic partner and brand ambassador
  • Cross-selling within energy ecosystem
  • Analytical skills in sales planning

Key Requirements

  • 8+ years quota-carrying experience
  • Proven track record in consultative selling
  • Demonstrated ability to develop strategic sales plans
  • Strong executive presence
  • Commercial mindset and business acumen
  • Experience selling complex data/technology solutions
  • Proficiency with CRM (e.g., Salesforce.com)
  • Fluent English and local language

Work Rights

Fluent English and local language

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