Business Development Intern

Position Title: Business to Business Expert

Timings: 5:00pm - 2:00am

Department: Business Development

Location:  Ikonic, Plot # 176, Korang Road, near Rahat Bakers, I-10/3, Islamabad

About Us:

IKONIC is a US based IT company, headquartered in Miami, Florida. It is a group endeavor that mixes experience with agility, honesty, teamwork, trust, and insight into the future. We are a team who believe in providing solutions to your every problem. Our previous projects and a journey of nine years make us the leading name whom you can trust for adding value to your business. We believe that we can present a solution to your every problem, complementing innovation with sustainability. It is through our established repository of experiences that we offer a unique solution to every problem. Our services are available across the globe in a time zone aligned manner.

Position Purpose:

We are currently seeking two talented and driven individuals to join our team as Bidding experts for Upwork & Freelancer.com. The candidates should possess a minimum of 6 months of mid-level experience in the service industry, specifically on freelance platforms such as Upwork, freelancer.com and People Per Hour. Exceptional writing skills are paramount for this role.

Education & Professional Qualification:

• Degree(s)/Major(s): Bachelor or Masters in a relevant field from a reputed local/foreign University.
  
• Certification(s): Not mandatory, but certification in a relevant field is a plus.
  

Experience:

• 6+ months of relevant experience with freelancing projects and generating business through platforms.
  
• Experience with Freelancing platforms and account servicing is mandatory.
  

Responsibilities:

• Serve as the primary point of contact for clients, managing all communication with professionalism and clarity.
  
• Ensure smooth and timely interactions with clients throughout the sales lifecycle.
  
• Utilize expertise in freelancing platforms to drive sales and expand our client base.
  
• Craft compelling bids, tailored to client needs, on various freelance platforms.
  
• Analyze client requirements and provide appropriate bidding solutions.
  
• Generate leads and identify new business opportunities through proactive outreach.
  
• Meet and exceed the assigned sales target through effective pitching and negotiation.
  
• Facilitate all interpersonal communication.
  
• Manage interaction with clients efficiently
  
• Collaborate with the team to strategize B2B sales initiatives and implement email marketing campaigns.
  
• Utilize LinkedIn Sales Navigator to identify and engage potential clients.
  
• Reporting & follow-up with clients.

Requirements

• 6 months of demonstrated experience in service industry sales on Upwork, Fiverr, or similar platforms.
  
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills
  
• Strong knowledge of successful marketing strategies
  
• Proficiency in writing persuasive proposals and engaging clients effectively.
  
• Additional skills in B2B sales and email marketing are highly valued.
  
• Familiarity with LinkedIn Sales Navigator is a plus.
  
• Exceptional communication skills, particularly in engaging and retaining clients.
  
• Proven ability to multitask, work independently, and collaborate within a team environment.
  
• Results-driven with a focus on achieving sales goals.
  
• Exceptional communication skills are paramount of this role IELTS would be preferred
  

Benefits

• EOBI
  
• Provident Fund
  
• Medical Health Insurance
  
• Accommodation
  
• Annual Leaves
  
• Casual leaves
  
• Sick Leaves
  
• Bereavement Leaves
  
• Marriage Leaves
  
• Paternity Leaves
  
• Maternity Leaves
  
• Recreational area for in-house games
  

Why Should You Join IKONIC?

At IKONIC, we believe in providing development opportunities to all its employees which is why our job comes with a variety of challenging assessments meant to catapult your career to the next level. This is made evident with our offerings such as:

• A growth mindset through the help of experienced and helpful Mentors. Ikonic is made up of passionate individuals who aim to support each other in their training as well as day-to-day tasks.
  
• A Dynamic Environment where we focus on encouraging initiatives, promoting agility and creating a work/life balance. We know the value you bring in and we aim to nurture it.
  
• Market Competitive Compensation based upon your professional qualifications and skill set.
  
• As an Equal employment opportunity provider. All employment-associated decisions are based on an individual's merit.

Note: Above goals and job descriptions are indicative and subject to change.