Business Development Executive
PlanetSpark is hiring Business Development Executives (also called Sales Associates) for an onsite, full-time inside sales role in Pune. Freshers and 2023-25 graduates can apply, and the experience range is 0 to 5 years.
What the sales job involves
This is an inside sales role. You will work with warm leads, so the people you speak to are not entirely unknown contacts.
The post mentions incentives on top of the role, training support, and room for fast career growth. It does not break down a daily routine, targets or the product you will sell, so those are worth asking about in the interview.
Who can apply
Freshers can apply, and so can graduates from the 2023 to 2025 batches. The post does not name a degree or stream, so no subject is stated as required.
- Strong communication skills are preferred.
- The role is onsite in Pune, so you need to be able to work from there.
- The experience range is 0 to 5 years.
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How to get ready for the interview
- Practise a short sales pitch out loud. Pick any product and sell it in one minute, clearly and without filler.
- It helps to be able to explain how a sale moves from first contact to closing, even in simple words.
- Work on your spoken English. Record yourself and listen for pace and clarity.
- Think of a time you convinced someone or handled a difficult conversation, and keep that story ready.
- Ask what the incentive structure looks like and what training you will get at the start.
PlanetSpark is hiring beyond this role
- Open roles we track from them
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The company is recruiting for several roles at the moment. If sales is not quite your fit, it may be worth checking what else is open.
Checks and company reviews
- Passed Hopin's scam screen
- Company rated 3.7 by 2639 employees
This listing got through Hopin's scam screen. The company is rated 3.7 from 2639 reviews, so reading a few of them can give you a sense of what working there is like.
Skills to show
- international sales
- sales pitch
- sales process
- business development associate
- sales
- customer relations
- inbound sales
- lead management
- Business development 19%
- English Proficiency (Spoken) 19%
- Effective Communication 16%
- Marketing 13%
This posting asks for skills such as inside and inbound sales, lead management, sales pitch and customer relations. Similar roles most often ask for sales, business development, and spoken and written English, so those are worth highlighting on your CV.
Questions people ask about this role
Can freshers apply for this Business Development Executive role?
Yes. The post says freshers and 2023-25 graduates can apply, and the experience range is 0 to 5 years.
Is this job onsite or remote?
The post states it is onsite, in Pune.
What kind of sales work is it?
It is an inside sales role working with warm leads. The post also mentions incentives, training support and career growth.
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