Position:
Manager – Business Development & Partnerships
Location:
Pan India – Hybrid / Remote Work
Reporting To:
National Head – Business Development & Partnerships
Job Summary:
The Manager – Business Development & Partnerships will be responsible for spearheading strategic growth initiatives, forging alliances, and scaling companies India's presence across regions and service verticals. This role combines strategic sales leadership with high-impact partnership development. The ideal candidate will have strong B2B experience in certification/compliance services, proven leadership abilities, and a growth mindset. This is a senior role with high visibility and direct contribution to organizational expansion.
Key Responsibilities:
Strategic Sales Leadership
- Lead regional and national revenue growth plans for management
system certifications, sustainability programs, training, and cyber
assurance services.
- Own and drive sales forecasting, funnel management, and target
achievement across assigned sectors.
- Collaborate with operations and delivery teams for customized client
solutions and seamless service fulfillment.
Partnership Development & Alliances
- Identify, evaluate, and build strategic partnerships with consulting
firms, technology partners, training organizations, industry
associations, and government bodies.
- Develop reseller/affiliate programs to extend companies India’s market
reach.
- Manage MoUs, partnership contracts, and alliance performance
tracking.
Large Account Management
- Manage high-value enterprise accounts across sectors (e.g., Pharma,
IT, Energy, Infrastructure, etc.).
- Work with CXO-level stakeholders to position company India as a long-term assurance partner.
- Drive cross-selling and account mining initiatives to maximize account
lifetime value.
Team Development & Mentorship
- Lead and mentor a team of Business Development Executives,
Assistant Managers, and Regional Sales Reps.
- Conduct periodic reviews, pipeline evaluations, and skills development
initiatives.
- Build a performance-driven culture focused on consultative value
selling. Market Intelligence & Strategic Initiatives
- Monitor market trends, emerging compliance needs,
government/regulatory shifts, and competitor strategies.
- Recommend new product/service opportunities aligned with client
needs and global standards evolution.
- Support brand positioning through event representation, panel
discussions, and industry networking.
Key Qualifications and Skills:
Education:
- Bachelor’s degree in business, Engineering, Science, or equivalent.
- MBA/PGDM in Marketing/Sales or related specialization preferred.
Experience:
- Minimum 8 years of experience in B2B business development, with at
least 3 years in a managerial/leadership role.
- Strong exposure to the Certification, Auditing & Training ecosystem.
- Experience in strategic partnership building and key account
management is essential.
- Prior experience in ISO certification, auditing, training, regulatory
compliance, or consulting services is mandatory.
Skills:
- Leadership and team-building ability with strong stakeholder
management.
- Excellent consultative sales and negotiation skills.
- In-depth understanding of standards, compliance lifecycles, and ESG
trends.
- Fluent communication and presentation skills for CXO engagement.
- CRM proficiency and comfort with business analytics/reporting tools.
Key Performance Indicators (KPIs):
- Achievement of individual and team sales targets.
- Client acquisition, satisfaction and retention rates.
- Timely and accurate reporting of sales activities.
Compensation:
- Competitive base salary with industry-leading variable/incentive
structure
- Leadership L&D programs and standard/certification sponsorships
- Travel reimbursements and executive-level benefits
- Long-term growth opportunities into national/regional leadership