Ajith Settu

LinkedIn Business Development & Client Conversion Manager | AI Recruitment Solutions | B2B Sales | LinkedIn Sales Navigator | Client Acquisition | SaaS

Chennai, Tamil Nadu, India

About

I’m a Business Development professional with 7+ years of experience in B2B lead generation, market research, prospect intelligence, and client acquisition. I specialize in identifying decision-makers, building qualified sales pipelines, and driving business growth through personalized outreach and relationship building. Currently, I work as a LinkedIn Business Development & Client Conversion Manager at Markplace E-Services Pvt. Ltd., where I help organizations discover AI-powered solutions that streamline hiring, improve recruitment efficiency, and accelerate business growth. My role involves LinkedIn-led prospecting, client engagement, sales outreach, demos, and converting qualified prospects into long-term clients. Core Expertise: • LinkedIn & LinkedIn Sales Navigator • B2B Lead Generation & Prospect Research • Client Acquisition & Business Development • AI-Powered Recruitment Solutions • Personalized Outreach & Cold Emailing • CRM & Pipeline Management • Sales Prospecting & Deal Conversion • Market Research & Competitive Analysis • SaaS Solutions • Relationship Management I believe successful business development starts with understanding customer challenges and delivering solutions that create measurable value. I enjoy building meaningful relationships, identifying new growth opportunities, and helping organizations adopt AI-driven technologies that improve hiring and business outcomes. I'm always interested in connecting with HR leaders, talent acquisition professionals, recruiters, founders, and business leaders to explore meaningful partnerships, AI-powered recruitment solutions, and opportunities that drive smarter hiring and business growth. Email: [email protected]

Experience

  • LinkedIn Business Development & Client Conversion Manager at Markplace E-Services Pvt Ltd
    Jul 2026 - Present · 1 mo

    • Drive B2B business development through LinkedIn-led prospecting and strategic client outreach. • Identify and engage decision-makers using LinkedIn Sales Navigator and market research. • Build and manage a qualified sales pipeline through personalized outreach and follow-ups. • Conduct product demonstrations and coordinate proposals for AI-powered recruitment solutions, including PUMJI. • Convert qualified prospects into long-term clients while maintaining strong customer relationships. • Maintain accurate CRM records and track sales activities, opportunities, and conversions. • Collaborate with internal teams to deliver seamless client onboarding and business growth. • Prepare daily and weekly reports on outreach, meetings, proposals, conversions, and revenue performance.

  • Marketing Research Executive at Convertcart
    Nov 2017 - Nov 2024 · 7 yrs 1 mo

    Researched and identified target companies and key decision-makers using LinkedIn, company websites, and other public sources. Collected, verified, and maintained accurate business contact information, including email addresses, phone numbers, and LinkedIn profiles. Built targeted prospect lists for cold outreach and lead generation campaigns. Performed data cleaning, validation, and quality checks to ensure database accuracy. Managed customer segmentation and supported personalized email marketing campaigns. Conducted A/B testing to optimize campaign performance. Analyzed campaign metrics such as open rate, click-through rate (CTR), bounce rate, unsubscribe rate, and conversions. Created reports and dashboards using Excel to provide actionable insights to sales and marketing stakeholders. Collaborated with cross-functional teams to improve campaign effectiveness and marketing ROI.