Business Development Manager

Alagan Brand & Design Co. (ABDC) is a growing Business Advisory & Brand Consultancy helping organisations build stronger brands, better businesses and sustainable growth.

About ABDC

ABDC brings together strategic expertise across Business Advisory, Brand Strategy, HR Advisory, CFO & Finance Advisory, Technology Consulting, Design, and Events & Leadership Platforms.

We work with businesses across different stages—from emerging ventures and SMEs to established organisations and family businesses—helping them address business challenges, identify growth opportunities and build long-term value.

Our approach combines strategy, creativity, people, finance and technology to provide practical, outcome-oriented solutions.

At ABDC, we believe:

Building Brands. Growing Businesses. Creating Value.

As we expand our consulting practice in Kerala, we are looking for ambitious professionals who can help us build meaningful relationships with business owners, promoters, CEOs and senior decision-makers.

About the Role

We are looking for a Business Development Manager to join our team in Kochi, Kerala.

This is a full-time, on-site role responsible for developing new business opportunities and expanding ABDC's consulting portfolio across Kerala.

The role will involve identifying potential clients, understanding their business challenges and introducing relevant ABDC solutions across Business Advisory, Brand Strategy, HR, Finance/CFO, Technology and Design.

You will work closely with the Founder and consulting specialists to develop opportunities from initial conversation to proposal, negotiation and closure.

Key Responsibilities

- Identify and develop new business opportunities across Kerala.




- Build relationships with business owners, promoters, CEOs, CXOs and senior management.
- Understand client requirements and identify appropriate ABDC consulting solutions.
- Generate leads through networking, referrals, research, industry events and direct outreach.
- Conduct client meetings, presentations and business discussions.
- Develop proposals, pitch presentations and commercial submissions.
- Coordinate with ABDC's Brand, HR, Finance, Business Advisory and Technology specialists to create customised solutions.
- Manage the complete sales pipeline from prospecting to closure.
- Maintain accurate CRM, lead and opportunity records.
- Develop strategic partnerships and referral networks.
- Track market trends, competitor activity and emerging business opportunities.
- Participate in business forums, conferences, networking events and corporate meetings.
- Support client relationship management and identify opportunities for repeat and cross-functional engagements.
- Work with leadership to develop and execute regional business development strategies.
- Achieve agreed revenue, conversion and business development targets.

What We Are Looking For

We are looking for someone who thinks like a business consultant, not simply a salesperson.

Qualifications & Skills

- Bachelor's degree in Business, Marketing, Management, Communications or a related discipline.




- Proven experience in Business Development, B2B Sales, Consulting, Account Management or Client Acquisition.
- Experience in selling skilled services, consulting, branding, marketing, HR, finance, technology or other B2B solutions will be an advantage.
- Strong understanding of the Kerala business ecosystem and corporate market.
- Excellent communication, presentation and negotiation skills.
- Ability to engage confidently with senior decision-makers.
- Strong consultative selling and relationship-building capabilities.
- Ability to understand business problems and convert them into consulting opportunities.
- Experience in preparing proposals, presentations and commercial negotiations.
- Strong pipeline management and follow-up discipline.
- Ability to work independently while collaborating with multidisciplinary consulting teams.
- Target-oriented, proactive and entrepreneurial mindset.
- Willingness to travel for client meetings and business development activities when required.

What You'll Get at ABDC

- Opportunity to work across multiple consulting disciplines.
- Direct exposure to founders, promoters and senior corporate leadership.
- Chance to build and manage a regional B2B business portfolio.
- Work alongside experienced specialists in Brand, HR, Finance, Business Advisory and Technology.
- Opportunity to grow with a developing consulting platform.
- Performance-driven career growth and incentives.
- A energetic environment combining strategy, creativity and business thinking.

Location

Kochi, Kerala

Employment Type

Full-time | On-site

Industry

Business Consulting | Brand Consultancy | Professional Services

📌 Business Development Manager (Kochi)
🏢 Alagan Brand u0026 Design
📍 Kochi