Business Development Manager – Partnerships & Events /n Location : Bengaluru, Hybrid /n Reports To : Director - Growth /n /n We're hiring a Business Development Manager to drive strategic business development for Link's global innovation consulting practice. Reporting to the leadership, you'll be a part of enterprise sales and client engagement for our consulting and open innovation offerings, with a strong focus on government/institutional partnerships and flagship event ownership. /n /n You'll build meaningful relationships with innovation, digital, and transformation leaders across sectors, both in India and globally, helping them solve complex challenges and shape what's next for their business. /n /n WHAT YOU’LL DO /n Business Development /n /n

- Drive revenue growth by acquiring current clients and expanding relationships with existing accounts.

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- Develop a pipeline of enterprise opportunities aligned with Link's consulting and innovation offerings.

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- Engage with senior stakeholders (CXOs, Innovation/Strategy Heads, R&D; Leads) across geographies.

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- Collaborate with internal experts to design tailored value propositions and coordinate pre-sales efforts.

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- Lead government and institutional partnerships (state departments, trade bodies, embassies/consulates) to unlock venues, endorsements, and policy-linked opportunities.

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- Coordinate with government stakeholders and delegations (ministers, secretaries, consulates) for event inaugurations, endorsements, and partnerships.

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- Own end-to-end planning and execution of flagship innovation events and summits — sponsorship, logistics, stakeholder coordination, and government liaison.

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- Represent Link at industry events, ecosystem meetups, and client sessions to build visibility and networks.

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- 5+ years of experience in B2B sales, consulting, or innovation advisory.

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- Experience managing government or public-sector stakeholders (state departments, PSUs, embassies) is a strong plus.

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- Demonstrated experience organizing large-scale events or summits (150+ attendees), including sponsor management and on-ground execution.

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- A global outlook with the ability to engage clients across different regions and cultures.

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- Excellent communication, storytelling, and relationship-building skills.

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📌 Business Development Manager - Partnerships & Events (Bengaluru)
🏢 Link Innovations
📍 Bengaluru