Business Growth & Partnerships Executive

About the role

IYKONS is hiring a Business Growth & Partnerships Executive in Vavuniya (onsite/hybrid) to expand its client base and build long-term partnerships, primarily in the United Kingdom and then in Sri Lanka. The role covers identifying new business opportunities, engaging business owners and decision-makers, presenting IYKONS solutions and supporting growth through digital marketing and coordination. It is a key position with a path to Team Lead.

Key responsibilities

• Drive business growth mainly in the UK market, then in Sri Lanka, and develop new opportunities with SMEs, startups, educational institutions, NGOs, healthcare, retail, manufacturing and public-sector organisations
• Generate and qualify leads through calls, client visits, LinkedIn, email, referrals and industry events
• Plan and run digital marketing activities such as social media, LinkedIn and email campaigns and website content
• Write content for campaigns, proposals, social media and client communications
• Engage with business owners and senior decision-makers, deliver presentations and solution demonstrations in person and online
• Prepare proposals and quotations with the accounting, technical and finance teams, negotiate terms, onboard clients and hand them over to delivery teams
• Maintain client relationships, keep CRM records and report weekly pipeline and performance data to management
• Represent IYKONS at exhibitions, forums and networking events, and help build an internal business growth and marketing team

Required profile

• Bachelor's degree or diploma in Business, Marketing, IT or a related field
• Minimum 2 years of experience in business development, digital marketing, client acquisition or account management, preferably in accounting, IT or professional services
• Proven track record of generating new business and achieving targets
• Excellent English communication; Tamil and/or Sinhala is an advantage
• Understanding of accounting and technology services; exposure to the UK business market is an advantage
• Willingness to travel to meet clients

Required skills

• Digital marketing channels and tools (social media, LinkedIn, email marketing)
• Content writing and coordination
• Presentation, negotiation and relationship-building

What we offer

• Competitive salary with uncapped performance-based incentives
• EPF and ETF contributions
• Comprehensive training on services and tools
• Career progression to a team leadership role

To apply, send your CV and cover letter by email with the subject line "Business Growth & Partnerships Executive – [Your Name]".