What a Business Development Executive at 1–3 years can own
Scope: new business in a segment from first call to close, against a revenue target.
Supervision
Works from a weekly priority list rather than daily instructions. Needs guidance on trade-offs and on anything cross-team, not on the craft itself.
Typical titles
Executive, Engineer / Developer, Analyst or Senior Associate
Typical responsibilities at this level
- Run discovery calls
- Write proposals and pricing
- Negotiate and close
- Build channel or referral partnerships
Skills and tools to screen for
The skills are the same across bands — the depth is what changes. At 1–3 years, screen for a documented quota history and running a full sales cycle.
Core skills
- Research and list building
- Cold outreach
- Lead qualification
- Proposal writing
- Relationship building
Common tools
- LinkedIn Sales Navigator
- A CRM
- Email sequencing tools
- Google Workspace
How to assess a 1–3 years candidate
This is the band where titles are least reliable. Ask for specifics — what they personally owned, shipped or closed — and test that ownership in a practical exercise rather than trusting the résumé wording.
Practical exercise
A mock discovery call followed by a proposal outline.
Red flag at this band: Cannot state their own quota or attainment without rounding up to the team’s numbers.
Indicative business development executive salary by experience (India)
| Experience | Indicative CTC | Level |
|---|---|---|
| 0–1 year | ₹3–5 LPA | Entry level |
| 1–3 years | ₹4.5–8 LPA | Early career |
| 3–5 years | ₹7–14 LPA | Mid-level |
Indicative market ranges for India, rounded, for guidance only — not MyInternships.in platform data. Metros and funded product companies tend to pay toward the top; tier-2 cities and services firms toward the bottom. Always benchmark against the candidate’s current CTC.
Interview questions for 1–3 years of experience
- Walk me through a deal you closed, step by step.
- How do you get through procurement?
- What pipeline coverage do you aim for, and why?
- Walk me through your pipeline right now — which deals will actually close?
Notice period and ramp-up
Commonly 30–60 days; in IT services 60–90 days is normal. Counter-offers from the current employer are frequent at this band, so keep the candidate warm through the notice period.
Productive on real work in two to four weeks once they have access and context.
Job description template
Job title: Business Development Executive (1–3 years experience)
About the role: We are hiring a Business Development Executive with 1–3 years of experience who can own new business in a segment from first call to close, against a revenue target. You will work with our team on run discovery calls and grow into broader ownership over time.
Responsibilities
- Run discovery calls
- Write proposals and pricing
- Negotiate and close
- Build channel or referral partnerships
Requirements
- 1–3 years in a comparable role
- Working knowledge of Research and list building, Cold outreach, Lead qualification
- Comfort with Proposal writing and Relationship building
- Clear written and spoken communication in English
Nice to have
- Hands-on use of A CRM and Email sequencing tools
- Experience in a similar industry or product type
CTC: ₹4.5–8 LPA (indicative — set your own band; stating it in the post improves response)
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Where to find 1–3 years business development executive candidates
Most candidates at this band come from graduates from any stream, BBA/MBA (marketing) and candidates with retail, telesales or field-sales experience.
- Ask for quota and attainment figures in the application form.
- Describe the deal size and sales cycle so candidates can judge fit.
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What can a business development executive with 1–3 years of experience handle?
New business in a segment from first call to close, against a revenue target. Typical work at this band includes run discovery calls; write proposals and pricing; negotiate and close. Works from a weekly priority list rather than daily instructions. Needs guidance on trade-offs and on anything cross-team, not on the craft itself.
What is the salary of a business development executive with 1–3 years of experience in India?
As an indicative market range, ₹4.5–8 LPA CTC — roughly ₹38,000 to ₹67,000 a month before deductions. Pay varies with city, company size, industry and the candidate’s current CTC; metros and funded product companies usually pay towards the top of the range. This is a guide, not MyInternships.in platform data.
How should I assess a business development executive at the 1–3 years level?
Focus on a documented quota history and running a full sales cycle. A practical that works well: a mock discovery call followed by a proposal outline. This is the band where titles are least reliable. Ask for specifics — what they personally owned, shipped or closed — and test that ownership in a practical exercise rather than trusting the résumé wording.
How long is the notice period for a business development executive with 1–3 years of experience?
Commonly 30–60 days; in IT services 60–90 days is normal. Counter-offers from the current employer are frequent at this band, so keep the candidate warm through the notice period. Productive on real work in two to four weeks once they have access and context.
Where can I find business development executive candidates with 1–3 years of experience?
Most come from graduates from any stream, BBA/MBA (marketing) and candidates with retail, telesales or field-sales experience. Ask for quota and attainment figures in the application form. On MyInternships.in you can post the role free and reach 63,000+ registered candidates and 45,000+ resumes on file; the platform is strongest at the entry and early-career end.
Is 1–3 years enough, or should I hire a business development executive with 3–5 years?
Hire at 1–3 years when the work is well defined and someone senior can set direction; hire at 3–5 years when the person must own decisions, design the approach and guide others. At 3–5 years the indicative range rises to ₹7–14 LPA, so be clear about which of those you actually need.
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