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.

- Solid 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

Skills:- certification, b2b, Sales, Business Development, certification bodies and sales of certification

📌 Business Development Manager (India)
🏢 Hunarstreet Technologies
📍 India