Company Description Drone Port is building Tamil Nadu’s agri-drone services network through district franchise Drone Stations that provide certified drone services to farmers and landowners across the state. The company is deploying the first 200 Drone Stations in Tamil Nadu, staffed by DGCA-approved pilots and supported by fully software- and AI-enabled infrastructure. DP Drone Port focuses on making advanced drone technology accessible, reliable, and compliant for agricultural stakeholders.

The organization offers opportunities to contribute to a fast-growing agritech ecosystem. More information about the company and its open roles can be found at https://drone-port.in and https://drone-port.in/careers.

Role Description The Business Development Manager is a full-time remote role responsible for driving growth of DP Drone Port’s agri-drone services network across Tamil Nadu and beyond. Day-to-day work includes identifying and qualifying recent business opportunities, developing relationships with farmers, landowners, franchise partners, and institutional stakeholders, and promoting the value of drone-based agricultural services. The role involves preparing proposals and presentations, managing a sales pipeline, negotiating commercial terms, and coordinating with internal teams to ensure smooth onboarding of Drone Stations and franchise partners.

The Business Development

Manager will analyze market trends, track performance metrics,



and provide regular reporting and feedback to leadership to refine business strategies. The position requires proactive outreach, structured follow-up, and close collaboration with operations, marketing, and technology teams to support sustainable growth.

Qualifications

- Business development and sales skills, including lead generation, pipeline management, negotiation, and closing deals.
- Relationship management and stakeholder engagement skills, with the ability to build trust with farmers, landowners, franchisees, and institutional partners.
- Market research and analytical skills to assess opportunities, understand agritech and drone-service trends, and report on performance metrics.
- Communication and presentation skills, including clear written and verbal communication and the ability to deliver persuasive proposals and demos.
- Strong organizational and time-management skills to handle multiple opportunities, meet deadlines, and work effectively in a remote environment.
- Comfort with technology platforms and CRM tools; familiarity with agritech, drones, or related sectors is an advantage.
- Bachelor’s degree in business, marketing, agriculture, engineering, or a related field, or equivalent practical experience.
- Ability to work independently, travel as needed within Tamil Nadu, and collaborate with cross-functional teams in a fast-paced, growing company.

📌 Business Development Manager (India)
🏢 Drone Port Private
📍 India