Job Description Business Development Manager – Partnerships & Events N Location : Bengaluru, Hybrid N Reports To : Director - Growth N nWe'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 nYou'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 Nn Drive revenue growth by acquiring recent clients and expanding relationships with existing accounts. N Develop a pipeline of enterprise opportunities aligned with Link's consulting and innovation offerings. N Engage with senior stakeholders (CXOs, Innovation/Strategy Heads, R&D; Leads) across geographies. N Collaborate with internal experts to design tailored value propositions and coordinate pre-sales efforts.



Nn Partnerships &Government; Relations Nn Lead government and institutional partnerships (state departments, trade bodies, embassies/consulates) to unlock venues, endorsements, and policy-linked opportunities. N Coordinate with government stakeholders and delegations (ministers, secretaries, consulates) for event inaugurations, endorsements, and partnerships. Nn Event Leadership Nn Own end-to-end planning and execution of flagship innovation events and summits — sponsorship, logistics, stakeholder coordination, and government liaison. N Represent Link at industry events, ecosystem meetups, and client sessions to build visibility and networks. Nn n WHAT WE’RE LOOKING FOR Nn 5+ years of experience in B2B sales, consulting, or innovation advisory. N Experience managing government or public-sector stakeholders (state departments, PSUs, embassies) is a strong plus. N Demonstrated experienceorganizing large-scale events or summits (150+ attendees), including sponsor management and on-ground execution. N A global outlook with the ability to engage clients across different regions and cultures. N Excellent communication, storytelling, and relationship-building skills. Nn

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