Business Development Executive

Job Description

Responsibilities

• Identify and develop new business opportunities, partnerships, and revenue streams.
• Build and maintain strong relationships with publishers, authors, educational institutions, corporate clients, and strategic partners.
• Reach out to potential partners through meetings, calls, emails, and networking events.
• Prepare business proposals, presentations, quotations, and partnership agreements.
• Negotiate commercial terms and close partnership opportunities.
• Collaborate with the marketing and operations teams to execute partnership campaigns and promotional activities.
• Conduct market research and competitor analysis to identify emerging opportunities.
• Monitor partnership performance and prepare regular business development reports.
• Maintain an organized pipeline of prospects and business opportunities using CRM or internal systems.
• Represent WafiLife professionally at meetings, book fairs, exhibitions, and industry events when required.

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in Business Administration, Marketing, Management, or a related field.
• 1–3 years of experience in business development, sales, partnership management, or account management.
• Excellent communication, negotiation, and presentation skills.
• Strong interpersonal skills with the ability to build lasting professional relationships.
• Self-motivated, target-oriented, and proactive in identifying opportunities.
• Good analytical and problem-solving abilities.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office (Excel, PowerPoint, Word) and Google Workspace.
• Ability to manage multiple projects and work independently as well as within a team.
• Willingness to travel for meetings and business events when necessary.

Benefits

• Competitive salary based on experience.
• Performance-based annual increment and bonuses.
• Medical Leaves & Govt. Holidays.
• Friendly and collaborative work environment.
• Opportunity to work with one of Bangladesh's leading online bookstores.
• Career growth and continuous learning opportunities.
• Access to books and a culture that encourages reading and personal development.