Business Development Specialist (m/f/d) in India
- CONTACT Software GmbH
- Pune (Indien)
- Berufserfahrung (Junior Level)
- Berufserfahrung
- Vollzeit
- Unbefristet
Ready to launch your career in international B2B tech sales?
We are looking for a curious, ambitious Junior Business Development Specialist (m/f/d) / Junior Sales Development Representative (m/f/d) to join our sales team in Pune and help drive growth across India.
You’ll become part of a Germany-headquartered, globally active industrial software company that supports manufacturing companies on their digital transformation journeys with cutting-edge PLM, MES and Industrial IoT solutions.
This is an ideal opportunity for someone who wants to build a career in enterprise software sales, learn from experienced sales professionals, and work with customers in exciting industries such as automotive, machinery, energy, manufacturing, and high-tech engineering.
Think: smart factories, digital engineering, AI-powered production, and connected shop floors.
Your Responsibilities
As part of our fast-growing sales organization, you will:
- Research and qualify manufacturing companies and engineering organizations across India
- Identify the right contacts and decision-makers within target accounts
- Establish first relationships with prospects via phone, email, and digital channels
- Follow up on inbound leads from campaigns, events, and webinars
- Spot early sales opportunities and pass them to our Field Sales colleagues
- Learn how complex B2B deals in industrial software work—from first call to closing
- Collaborate with internal teams like Pre-Sales, Delivery, Product, and Leadership
- Become an expert in exciting topics like:
- Digital product development (PLM)
- Smart manufacturing systems (MES)
- Industrial IoT platforms
- Industry 4.0 strategies
Your Profile
You don’t need decades of experience — we’ll train you.
What matters most:
- Degree in Mechanical Engineering, Industrial Engineering, Engineering, or a comparable qualification
- Strong communication and interpersonal skills in English
- Enjoyment of talking to people and building professional relationships
- Curious mindset and interest in technology, industry, and digitalization
- Willingness to work across Indian and German time zones
- Willingness to learn and grow in a complex B2B environment
- Ability to work independently and stay organized
- First-hand experience in sales, customer service, or telemarketing is a plus—but not mandatory
- Basic IT or business knowledge is helpful (ERP, CAD, PLM, CRM, etc.)
- Experience or interest in PLM, MES, IoT, manufacturing, or engineering processes is a strong advantage
- High motivation and a proactive, “let’s make it happen” attitude
- Willingness to travel within India and internationally when required
- Residence in Pune required
What We Offer
- Structured and personalized onboarding with hands-on coaching, a mentoring program, and support from experienced sales professionals and your your teammates
- A steep learning curve in one of the most exciting B2B tech sectors
- A collaborative, entrepreneurial culture with short decision paths
- International projects and customers
- Clear development paths toward roles in Field Sales, Account Management, or Partner Sales
- The chance to actively shape growth in a scaling, innovation-driven organization
- A high-impact role with ownership of a strategic market (India)
- The opportunity to sell a powerful and scalable software platform in a growing industry
- A competitive salary, flat hierarchies, and an informal workplace culture within a rapidly growing organization
- A wide range of training courses from our training catalog for your professional and personal development
- Participation in various team and company events
- Flexible working hours with time tracking and hybrid working
Sound interesting?
We look forward to receiving your application
CONTACT Software GmbH
Ms. Dana Theil
Wiener Str. 1 – 3
28359 Bremen
