Job Description

Job Title: Business Development Assistant

Location: Chennai

Department: Business Development

Salary Range: Commensurate with qualifications and experience.

About the Role:

We are looking for a clear communicator with strong interpersonal skills to join us as a

Business Development Assistant, supporting strategic outreach, proposal development, and client engagement efforts. The ideal candidate will have a technical background--preferably in Engineering or Architecture, or MBA background --and 6 months to 1 year of relevant experience. This role offers a unique opportunity to grow at the intersection of engineering and business strategy.

Key Responsibilities:

Prepare client-facing materials: pitch decks, presentations, proposals Draft and format technical and commercial proposals (including RFP responses) Assist with cold outreach, follow-ups, and ongoing communication with potential
clients and partners.

Conduct market and client research to support lead generation and business
intelligence.

Coordinate internal inputs from technical teams to ensure timely, accurate, and
high-quality deliverables.

Organize and support client meetings, including scheduling, documentation, and
action tracking.

Maintain structured records of leads, contacts, and communication using internal
tracking tools or CRM systems.

Required Qualifications:

Bachelor's degree in Engineering or Architecture (or a closely related technical
discipline).

6 months to 1 year of relevant experience in business development, client coordination,
or proposal writing.

Strong written and verbal communication skills, especially in drafting structured, client-
ready documents.

Proficiency in tools such as: Microsoft Office Suite (PowerPoint, Word, Excel),
Google Workspace, Graphic design tools like Canva, Adobe Illustrator, InDesign,

or similar

Why IDS


At IDS, business development goes beyond outreach--we communicate engineering value

with clarity and purpose. As a Business Development Assistant, you'll work closely with

technical and strategic leaders, contribute to high-impact projects, and shape how our

expertise is represented in the market.

Job Types: Full-time, Permanent

Pay: ₹25,000.00 - ₹30,000.00 per month

Work Location: In person