02 Sep
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Acumen (Part of Sannam S4 Group)
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Delhi
02 Sep
Acumen (Part of Sannam S4 Group)
Delhi
We're Hiring for Intralink – A Global Business Development Consultancy
We are excited to be recruiting on behalf of Intralink , an international business development and innovation consultancy that specializes in helping companies expand into global markets. With over 35 years of experience and a presence in more than 20 locations across Asia, Europe, and North America, Intralink partners with startups, scaleups, multinationals, and government agencies to drive international growth, innovation, and sustainability.
Intralink has been recognized with prestigious awards, including the UK's King's Award for Enterprise and the US President's E Award, for its exceptional work in facilitating international business expansion.
Background
Are you interested in advanced technology, innovation and international business? Are you interested in bringing together the people, ideas and technologies to develop and deliver cutting-edge deeptech solutions, such as next-generation batteries, molecular diagnostics, quantum computing systems, or autonomous robots? And, do you want to help innovative technology companies expand into India while enabling Indian businesses to succeed overseas?
If so, you may be who we are looking for to join our team!
You’ll work alongside a diverse group of c.200 multi-lingual consultants and sector specialists, with a deep specialism in Asian markets, market expansion strategy and cross-border business development. Across 35+ years, Intralink has helped more than 2,000 tech scaleups, SMEs, multinationals and government agencies globally, securing over $20 billion in revenues and inward investment for our clients.
We’re focused on the technologies and ideas that are helping to solve the world’s biggest environmental, social and economic challenges. And, we’re growing our team in India. So, if you think you’re up for the challenge, read on – and apply .
What you’ll be doing The role involves proactively running hands-on business development initiatives and driving impactful commercial outcomes for overseas deeptech clients in India, and includes the following responsibilities:
- Act as the on-the-ground extension of clients’ commercial teams and manage the the entire sales and business development cycle on behalf of clients – from initial lead generation to outreach, negotiation,
deal execution and ongoing account management
- Conduct research on market size, trends, competitors and regulations to help clients position innovative technology-led solutions across complex and rapidly evolving deeptech value chains, and to support international colleagues with sales-enablement for new inbound prospects
- Prepare and manage relevant sales and marketing collateral on behalf of clients and Intralink, and help clients implement the most appropriate market engagement strategy
- Develop a sales funnel - identify, contact, and meet potential Indian customers through cold emails / calls, meetings, conferences, and networking events
- Pitch client offerings and solutions to acquire crucial feedback from your clients’ potential customers and partners in India, and provide interpretation and technical liaison between clients and Indian customers / partners
- Provide clients with key progress indicators in the form of meeting notes, reports in English and regular update calls
- Support strategic initiatives for Intralink India, including but not limited to, building and managing enterprise partnerships, authoring thought leadership on key themes and driving knowledge / capability development across the organisation
- Support visit arrangements for clients in your territory, including scheduling, meeting coordination, logistics and meeting support
- Manage the upkeep of all market contacts into Intralink’s CRM system and the status of any sales pipeline via the same system
- Travel across India as required to attend trade shows, conferences, and other events for the purposes of networking and driving ecosystem and business development for Intralink India
What you’ll need
- A genuine interest in deeptech, innovation and international business – to operate within multi-tiered supply chains and across multiple stakeholder groups
- Business proficiency in English, Hindi and preferably another Indian language,
with excellent spoken and written English
- High-level proficiency in synthesising diverse information sources to effectively and concisely communicate complex ideas in written, verbal and visual formats
- 3+ years’ research, investment banking, consulting, technology sales or business development experience within in a B2B deeptech field (such as, AI, cleantech, robotics, biotech, advanced materials, aerospace and defence, etc.)
- A basic understanding of the sales and new business development process within deeptech value chains, and of technical terms, product development and procurement processes
- An engineering degree (e.g., mechanical, electrical, chemical or aerospace engineering, etc.) is required, with additional qualifications in business / management a plus
- MBA or technology-related Master’s degree from a reputed institution is preferred
- The ability to work independently while being part of a team
- Excellent project and time management skills to deliver results and meet deadlines
- Proficiency with Microsoft Office (Excel, PowerPoint, Co-Pilot) and Salesforce
- Experience with AI tools and data analytics / programming preferred
What you'll be getting
- International client exposure, office environment and work culture
- On-the-job experience across multiple industries, working at the forefront of technological development and innovation
- A competitive salary and vacation, plus versatile working arrangements
- Opportunities for learning, development, growth and advancement within the company
- The opportunity to build and expand your network in India
- The chance to sharpen your research, strategic thinking, consultancy and business development skills by learning from best-in-class consultants and business builders
- An opportunity to make a difference by enabling deeptech innovation through international collaboration
If this sounds like an interesting career path and you are excited by the opportunity to be an early member of our ambitious and fast-growing team in India, apply below and we hope to see you at an interview soon. This position is based in India. (Our preference is Delhi but we are open to Mumbai Bengaluru as well)
*Kindly attach your cover letter along with your resume while applying
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