Business Development Associate
Plum HQ · Bangalore
Collected role description
<p></p><h2>About Plum</h2><p style="text-align: justify;"><span style="font-size: 10pt; font-family: Roboto, sans-serif;">Plum is an employee insurance and health benefits platform for modern organizations. Our mission is to positively impact the health and financial wellbeing of every human.</span></p><p></p><p style="text-align: justify;"><span style="font-size: 10pt; font-family: Roboto, sans-serif;">Employee health insurance has been the primary driver of health insurance penetration across developed countries. India is riding on the same wave. Employee health insurance covers 250mn people today, and would cover over 500mn people in the next decade.</span></p><p></p><p style="text-align: justify;"><span style="font-size: 10pt; font-family: Roboto, sans-serif;">But insurance in India still remains a hairy problem. No trust. Inhuman behaviour. Low awareness. Too much paperwork. Communication gaps. Overcomplicated systems. Commoditization. Complication. Manual processes. Opacity. Too much fine print. Warped policies. Scamming. Too many hiding features. Loopholes. Fear. Intimidating processes.</span></p><p></p><p style="text-align: justify;"><span style="font-size: 10pt; font-family: Roboto, sans-serif;">With Plum, we are building the most trusted insurance & healthcare provider for people and companies. We are reimagining the world of employee insurance and health benefits to build a future where insurance and benefits are accessible, inclusive and simple.</span></p><p></p><p style="text-align: justify;"><span style="font-size: 10pt; font-family: Roboto, sans-serif;">Plum’s currently serve thousands of the world’s fastest growing organizations including the likes of Zomato, Cred, Groww, PhonePe, Zerodha, Twilio, Rippling, Atlassian and Notion. We are backed by Sequoia, Tanglin Venture Partners and Tiger Global.</span></p><h2>Why Join us?</h2><p style="text-align: justify;"><span style="font-size: 10pt; font-family: Roboto, sans-serif;">You get to be part of a mission-driven team and work with passionate partners and industry leaders to build the future of two giant industries - insurance and healthcare - that touch every single person every day. Join us in setting a new standard—benefits that are digital, simple, and truly human.</span></p><p></p><ol><li><p><span style="font-size: 10pt; font-family: Roboto, sans-serif;">Build in a challenging space: Tackle complex challenges, experiment, and drive innovation in a traditional space like insurance and healthcare.</span></p></li><li><p><span style="font-size: 10pt; font-family: Roboto, sans-serif;">Mission with impact: We're reshaping health benefits for companies of all sizes</span></p></li><li><p><span style="font-size: 10pt; font-family: Roboto, sans-serif;">People-first culture: We put our people first, just like we do for our customers.</span></p></li><li><p><span style="font-size: 10pt; font-family: Roboto, sans-serif;">High ownership: We move fast, take big bets, and own our work.</span></p></li><li><p><span style="font-size: 10pt; font-family: Roboto, sans-serif;">Diverse & inclusive team: Work with a supportive team that values different perspectives.</span></p></li><li><p><span style="font-size: 10pt; font-family: Roboto, sans-serif;">Learning & Development: We invest in your growth through mentorship and resources.</span></p></li></ol><h2>About the Role:</h2><p style="text-align: justify;"><span style="font-size: 10pt; font-family: Roboto, sans-serif;">You will be part of the <strong>Growth Team </strong>that is the face of Plum, consulting and advising CBOs, VPs, CHROs and Founders on building great employee benefits plans and risk mitigation strategies for their teams and businesses. This team’s recent wins include First Club, Simon Kucher, Flixbus and Hubspot.</span></p><p></p><p style="text-align: justify;"><span style="font-size: 10pt; font-family: Roboto, sans-serif;">Your mission is clear: drive pipeline with a focus on AI-enabled outbound across segments like Funded Startups and MNCs. You'll research accounts, run and own your outbound efforts end-to-end. </span></p><p></p><p style="text-align: justify;"><span style="font-size: 10pt; font-family: Roboto, sans-serif;">The role also offers a front-seat for any young professional looking to get hands-on experience in understanding and owning pipeline-generation through different channels. Under the guidance of industry & sales experts, and the comradery of hungry colleagues, you'll acquire all the skills and enjoy the support system needed to excel in the competitive B2B world.</span></p><p></p><p style="text-align: justify;"><span style="font-size: 10pt; font-family: Roboto, sans-serif;">This is a quota carrying role i.e. you will have outcome-linked targets.</span><br><br><span style="font-size: 10pt; font-family: Roboto, sans-serif;"><strong>Location: </strong>Bengaluru, India</span></p><p><span style="font-size: 10pt; font-family: Roboto, sans-serif;"><strong>Timings: </strong>10:00 AM - 7:00 PM</span></p><p><span style="font-size: 10pt; font-family: Roboto, sans-serif;"><strong>Working Days: </strong>Mon-Fri</span></p><p><span style="font-size: 10pt; font-family: Roboto, sans-serif;"><strong>Office: </strong></span><a target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" class="text-primary-600 underline underline-offset-2" href="https://g.co/kgs/iLyHmXi"><span style="font-size: 10pt; font-family: Roboto, sans-serif;"><u>https://g.co/kgs/iLyHmXi</u></span></a></p><p><span style="font-size: 10pt; font-family: Roboto, sans-serif;"><strong>Website: </strong></span><a target="_blank" rel="noopener" class="text-primary-600 underline underline-offset-2" href="https://www.plumhq.com/careers"><span style="font-size: 10pt; font-family: Roboto, sans-serif;"><u>Careers at Plum – Build Better Employee Healthcare</u></span></a></p><p></p><h2>Your charter would include:</h2><ul><li><p><span style="font-size: 10pt; font-family: Roboto, sans-serif;">Run multi-channel AI-aided outbound GTM through calls, email, LinkedIn to reach out and build connections with the right stakeholders at the top funded startups and global companies</span></p></li><li><p><span style="font-size: 10pt; font-family: Roboto, sans-serif;">Research and prioritize target accounts within focus segments</span></p></li><li><p><span style="font-size: 10pt; font-family: Roboto, sans-serif;">Qualify inbound and outbound interest, and book meetings that convert into high-quality pipeline for the Sales team</span></p></li><li><p><span style="font-size: 10pt; font-family: Roboto, sans-serif;">Work closely with Sales Consultants to understand what makes a lead "good" and continuously sharpen your targeting and messaging</span></p></li><li><p><span style="font-size: 10pt; font-family: Roboto, sans-serif;">Keep clean, accurate records of outreach and pipeline activity</span></p></li><li><p><span style="font-size: 10pt; font-family: Roboto, sans-serif;">Own discovery calls and learn how enterprise deals get built and closed</span></p></li><li><p><span style="font-size: 10pt; font-family: Roboto, sans-serif;">Use AI tools as part of your core workflow. Our high-end tech-stack allows every employee to go beyond the day-to-day work. Whether it's research or running campaigns end-to-end, you're building a skillset that's relevant well beyond this role</span></p></li><li><p><span style="font-size: 10pt; font-family: Roboto, sans-serif;">Become a real expert in insurance, employee benefits, and Plum's product suite</span></p><p></p></li></ul><h2>You are a good fit if:</h2><ul><li><p style="text-align: justify;"><span style="font-size: 10pt; font-family: Roboto, sans-serif;">You are an ace communicator, whether it's with storytelling or breaking down complex concepts. We see clear, precise communication as a competitive advantage</span></p></li><li><p style="text-align: justify;"><span style="font-size: 10pt; font-family: Roboto, sans-serif;">You care about driving business, not just a job. You see this role as a deliberate 12-24 month runway into a business role, and you're willing to put in the hours to earn it</span></p></li><li><p><span style="font-size: 10pt; font-family: Roboto, sans-serif;">You are a true self-starter. Plum values speed and we are looking for individuals who thrive in a fast-paced environment, without hand-holding or having the perfect information</span></p></li><li><p><span style="font-size: 10pt; font-family: Roboto, sans-serif;">You are outcome-driven. We are looking for people who can show that their actions have led to impact.</span></p></li><li><p><span style="font-size: 10pt; font-family: Roboto, sans-serif;">You are deeply interested in our industry and its evolution, even if you are not an expert today. This includes someone who is interested in solving new customer problems, the development of processes, and discovering new market opportunities.</span></p></li><li><p><span style="font-size: 10pt; font-family: Roboto, sans-serif;">You have a growth mindset and are coachable.</span></p></li><li><p><span style="font-size: 10pt; font-family: Roboto, sans-serif;">You can present yourself as credible and articulate face-to-face, virtually or on written communication to prospects and clients.</span></p></li><li><p><span style="font-size: 10pt; font-family: Roboto, sans-serif;">We have high expectations for you to learn fast and handle new challenges every day. We will trust you to craft and execute plans to achieve the desired outcomes.</span></p></li><li><p style="text-align: justify;"><span style="font-size: 10pt; font-family: Roboto, sans-serif;">Plum believes in playing fast & long, and everyone in our team is highly entrepreneurial + high on energy. We offer extreme autonomy and growth to all our team members. If that appeals to you, you will fit right in!</span></p></li></ul><h2><br>Why join us as an early-career professional in Plum?</h2><p style="text-align: justify;"><span style="font-size: 10pt; font-family: Roboto, sans-serif;">We have carved and built this role for anyone looking to <strong>eventually move to high-ownership business roles and/or a clear pathway to MBA or Master</strong>s. You will also get:</span></p><ul><li><p style="text-align: justify;"><span style="font-size: 10pt; font-family: Roboto, sans-serif;"><strong>Access to an expectation to be the best at the state-of-the-art in AI tools</strong>, built into your day-to-day workflows</span></p></li><li><p style="text-align: justify;"><span style="font-size: 10pt; font-family: Roboto, sans-serif;">Your <strong>compensation is beyond your fixed salary</strong>. You will be responsible for building a healthy pipeline and will be incentivized like someone who owns a number</span></p></li><li><p style="text-align: justify;"><span style="font-size: 10pt; font-family: Roboto, sans-serif;">A <strong>real pathway to other business functions.</strong> This role is explicitly designed as a 24-month gateway graduating into a full-cycle sales, marketing or partnerships role at Plum</span></p></li><li><p style="text-align: justify;"><span style="font-size: 10pt; font-family: Roboto, sans-serif;"><strong>Cross-functional view of pipeline generation.</strong> You'll see how Marketing, BD, Partnerships and Sales connect. This is a vantage point most first jobs don't offer.</span></p></li><li><p style="text-align: justify;"><span style="font-size: 10pt; font-family: Roboto, sans-serif;"><strong>Incredible access to Founders, CXOs, investors</strong> not just at Plum but also across the Indian ecosystem. You will likely speak to over 1,000 decision makers in just your first year.</span></p></li><li><p style="text-align: justify;"><span style="font-size: 10pt; font-family: Roboto, sans-serif;"><strong>Culture that's built for young talent.</strong> Think high-ownership, high-trust and leaders who care about your growth. </span></p></li></ul><h1><span style="font-size: 10pt; font-family: Roboto, sans-serif;"><strong>What makes this even more exciting?</strong></span></h1><p style="text-align: justify;"><span style="font-size: 10pt; font-family: Roboto, sans-serif;">There is practically <strong>no cap on your earnings</strong>. Once you achieve 100% of your quotas, an accelerator will apply to your performance incentive. In addition, you will also be eligible for performance-linked rewards.</span></p><p><br></p><p><span style="font-size: 10pt; font-family: Roboto, sans-serif;"><strong>You make your own luck.</strong></span></p><p><br></p><p style="text-align: justify;"><span style="font-size: 10pt; font-family: Roboto, sans-serif;"><strong>Still don’t believe us? Here's feedback from our newest team members!</strong><br><br><em>“The culture at Plum is truly amazing! I’m surrounded by super helpful people - right from my peers, to my manager, to the SVP of my department - everyone helps everyone out.”<br><br>“Plum offers a lot of flexibility with respect to work - this isn’t your traditional 9 to 5 job. As long as work gets done, no one bothers you. I was hesitant about how to adapt to corporate culture, but I thankfully haven’t experienced that!”<u><br></u></em><strong><br></strong>If you want to know more about the role and life at Plum, feel free to reach out to anyone from the team on LinkedIn :)</span></p><p><br></p><p><span style="font-size: 10pt; font-family: Roboto, sans-serif;"><strong>Checkout </strong></span><span style="font-size: 10pt; font-family: Arial, sans-serif;"><strong>→</strong></span><br></p><p><span style="font-size: 11.5pt; font-family: Cambria, serif;">📺 </span><span style="font-size: 10pt; font-family: Roboto, sans-serif;">A 2-min </span><a target="_blank" rel="noopener" class="text-primary-600 underline underline-offset-2" href="https://www.linkedin.com/posts/abhishek24_four-years-ago-we-started-plum-to-positively-activity-7149964266458988544-b4u0?utm_source=share&utm_medium=member_desktop"><span style="font-size: 10pt; font-family: Roboto, sans-serif;"><u>video</u></span></a><span style="font-size: 10pt; font-family: Roboto, sans-serif;"> about why leaders chose Plum</span></p><p><span style="font-size: 11.5pt; font-family: Cambria, serif;">🎯 </span><span style="font-size: 10pt; font-family: Roboto, sans-serif;">Why we exist? </span><a target="_blank" rel="noopener" class="text-primary-600 underline underline-offset-2" href="https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=B6Rtq6d62e8"><span style="font-size: 10pt; font-family: Roboto, sans-serif;"><u>TechCircle</u></span></a><span style="font-size: 10pt; font-family: Roboto, sans-serif;"> </span><a target="_blank" rel="noopener" class="text-primary-600 underline underline-offset-2" href="https://www.cnbctv18.com/videos/healthcare/startup-street-experts-decode-outlook-for-health-insurance-sector-9359641.htm"><span style="font-size: 10pt; font-family: Roboto, sans-serif;"><u>CNBCTv</u></span></a></p><p><span style="font-size: 11.5pt; font-family: Cambria, serif;">📢 </span><span style="font-size: 10pt; font-family: Roboto, sans-serif;">Plum in the News </span><a target="_blank" rel="noopener" class="text-primary-600 underline underline-offset-2" href="https://entrackr.com/news/plum-insurance-raises-205-mn-in-series-b-round-led-by-peak-xv-11264489"><span style="font-size: 10pt; font-family: Roboto, sans-serif;"><u>‘Plum raises $20.5 Mn in Series B’</u></span></a></p><p><span style="font-size: 11.5pt; font-family: Cambria, serif;">🏃 </span><span style="font-size: 10pt; font-family: Roboto, sans-serif;">What’s Plumbing? </span><a target="_blank" rel="noopener" class="text-primary-600 underline underline-offset-2" href="https://www.humanise.co.in/"><span style="font-size: 10pt; font-family: Roboto, sans-serif;"><u>Humanise</u></span></a><span style="font-size: 10pt; font-family: Roboto, sans-serif;"> </span><a target="_blank" rel="noopener" class="text-primary-600 underline underline-offset-2" href="https://www.plumhq.com/blog/"><span style="font-size: 10pt; font-family: Roboto, sans-serif;"><u>PlumBlogs</u></span></a><span style="font-size: 10pt; font-family: Roboto, sans-serif;"> </span><a target="_blank" rel="noopener" class="text-primary-600 underline underline-offset-2" href="https://twitter.com/getplumhq"><span style="font-size: 10pt; font-family: Roboto, sans-serif;"><u>Twitter</u></span></a><span style="font-size: 10pt; font-family: Roboto, sans-serif;"> </span><a target="_blank" rel="noopener" class="text-primary-600 underline underline-offset-2" href="https://www.linkedin.com/company/plumhq/mycompany/"><span style="font-size: 10pt; font-family: Roboto, sans-serif;"><u>LI</u></span></a><span style="font-size: 10pt; font-family: Roboto, sans-serif;"> + Our Flagship Report - </span><a target="_blank" rel="noopener" class="text-primary-600 underline underline-offset-2" href="https://www.plumhq.com/employee-health-report-2025"><span style="font-size: 10pt; font-family: Roboto, sans-serif;"><u>Employee Health Report 2025</u></span></a><br></p>