Business Development Associate
Gen Z Express in Kolkata is hiring a Business Development Associate to bring local vendors into its Digital Discount Coupon Program. Pay is ₹4.2 LPA to ₹9 LPA, and the post states the work is onsite, with 2 openings.
What you would be doing with vendors
The work centres on signing up businesses for the Digital Discount Coupon Program and growing that vendor network. The post groups it into four areas.
- Winning vendors: find and approach potential vendors, present the coupon program, explain what it offers them in customer acquisition and branding, then negotiate and close partnership agreements.
- Building the pipeline: form relationships with local businesses and brands, find new leads through networking, referrals, social media and field visits, and develop strategic partnerships.
- Onboarding: gather business details and coupon offers, coordinate the onboarding paperwork, and make sure each vendor's profile is live on the platform.
- Expanding the network: add vendors across more cities and regions, attend business meetings, networking events and exhibitions, and promote special campaigns and seasonal offers.
What the post asks of candidates
The post says no experience is required. It also lists a background in sales, vendor acquisition, marketing (including influencer marketing) or business development among its requirements, so read that as a preference you should be ready to speak to.
- Strong communication and negotiation skills
- Interpersonal skills and marketing, the two skills named for the role
- Ability to meet sales targets
- Self-motivated and focused on results
- Comfort with field work and client meetings
The role is based in Kolkata. The post also lists free snacks and beverages as a perk.
Timeline to keep in mind
- Apply by
- 19 Nov 2026 (30 days left)
Applications close in mid-November 2026, and the role was posted on 19 Oct 2026. That leaves roughly a month, so it is worth applying early.
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How your skills line up
- Interpersonal skills
- Marketing
- Sales 48%
- English Proficiency (Spoken) 20%
- Business development 17%
- Effective Communication 17%
This post asks for interpersonal skills and marketing. Similar roles most often ask for sales, spoken and written English, business development and effective communication, so evidence of those will help your application.
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How the pay compares
The range of ₹4.2 LPA to ₹9 LPA is well above typical for jobs in the same field across India. The range is wide, so it is reasonable to expect where you land to depend on the hiring team's assessment.
Listing check
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How to prepare for a vendor-facing role
- Practise a two-minute pitch for a discount or coupon offer, covering what a local shop gains and why it should say yes.
- Prepare examples of persuading or negotiating with someone, even from college events, fests or part-time work, and be ready to describe the result.
- Brush up on social media and referral-based outreach, since the post names them as ways to find leads.
- Be ready to explain how you would handle field visits and meetings on your own, and how you would follow up after them.
- If you have any sales or marketing work, however small, keep the numbers or outcomes handy.
Questions people ask about this role
Is this role onsite?
Yes, the post states it is onsite, and the location is Kolkata. It also mentions field work and client meetings.
Do I need experience to apply?
The post says no experience is required. It also lists a background in sales, vendor acquisition, marketing or business development among its requirements, so any such experience you have is worth mentioning.
What is the pay for this job?
The listed pay is ₹4.2 LPA to ₹9 LPA, which is well above typical for jobs in the same field across India. There are 2 openings.