AI Square Ltd. is seeking a proactive and research-driven Business Development Executive to support its international business development efforts, specifically targeting the U.S. market. This full-time, onsite role is focused on lead generation, prospect research, cold calling, outreach, lead qualification, follow-ups, and appointment setting. The position requires effective communication with U.S.-based prospects and coordination with internal teams to hand over qualified opportunities. It is important to note that this is a non-closing role, with no responsibilities related to sales closing, price negotiation, or revenue ownership. The working hours are aligned with the U.S. night shift, based in Karachi.
Key Responsibilities
- Research and identify potential prospects and business opportunities within the U.S. market.
- Conduct thorough online research to find relevant companies, professionals, and decision-makers.
- Build and maintain accurate databases of prospects and leads.
- Perform outbound cold calls to U.S.-based prospects in a professional manner.
- Execute outreach campaigns via email, LinkedIn, and other business communication channels.
- Initiate conversations to introduce the company and its offerings to potential prospects.
- Qualify leads based on predefined criteria and business requirements.
- Consistently follow up with prospects through calls, emails, and other communication methods.
- Schedule meetings with qualified prospects and coordinate with internal teams for smooth handover.
- Maintain detailed records of calls, outreach efforts, responses, follow-ups, and prospect status.
- Monitor U.S. market trends to identify new business opportunities.
- Prepare regular reports on lead generation, cold calling, and outreach activities.
- Collaborate with internal teams to ensure seamless transition of qualified leads.
- Support business development initiatives and meet assigned KPIs related to lead generation and outreach.
Required Qualifications
- Bachelor’s degree in Business Administration, Marketing, or a related field.
- Minimum of 1 year of relevant experience in business development, lead generation, telemarketing, cold calling, market research, or outbound outreach.
- Proven experience with cold calling and outbound prospecting.
- Strong English verbal and written communication skills.
- Comfortable making outbound calls and engaging professionally with U.S.-based prospects.
- Excellent online research and prospect identification abilities.
- Good interpersonal skills with the ability to build and maintain relationships.
- Strong follow-up and coordination capabilities.
- Proficiency in Microsoft Office applications, especially Excel and PowerPoint.
- Ability to work the U.S. night shift from Karachi.
Preferred Qualifications and Additional Information
- Experience working with or targeting the U.S. market is preferred.
- Familiarity with U.S. healthcare prospects is a plus but not mandatory.
- Knowledge of CRM systems is an advantage.
- A proactive, organized, and target-oriented mindset is essential.
This role emphasizes a structured process: Research → Prospect Identification → Cold Calling & Outreach → Lead Qualification → Follow-up → Meeting Setting → Internal Handover. The focus remains on generating and qualifying leads without involvement in final sales closing or revenue management.
Employment details include a full-time, onsite position based in PECHS Block 2, Karachi, with working hours from 8:00 PM to 5:00 AM, Monday through Friday. The offered salary ranges from PKR 60,000 to 70,000 per month. Candidates with a minimum of one year of relevant experience and a strong interest in the U.S. market are encouraged to apply.