05 Oct
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Trigent Software
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Bengaluru
05 Oct
Trigent Software
Bengaluru
Job Title: Vice President - Business Development Digital Manufacturing & Data Offerings
Reporting to: Chief Business Officer – Technology & Quality Compliance
Role Overview The VP – BD – Digital Manufacturing & Data Offerings will be responsible for driving the end-to-end sales strategy and business growth of Pivot Path’s Manufacturing Digitization &
Data & Analytics offerings across key Geographies, starting with India. This will include the
Pivot MES & Pivot Sight platforms, partnered offerings such as Hint VR / AR & TraceLink suite of solutions, services & consulting around enterprise applications, new technologies
(AI, ML, RPA, IoT), operational excellence and other services & products that may come up across our Digital Manufacturing & Data services portfolio. The role encompasses leading &
driving the whole gamut of activities starting from lead generation / prospecting, opportunity identification, requirements gathering, project scoping in close collaboration with Internal
SMEs & the target prospects, proposal generation, techno-commercial discussions &
negotiations leading up to sales closure & post closure account management.
This position requires a highly networked, results-oriented, sales-driven professional with an entrepreneurial & solutioning mindset and a proven track record of engaging and selling to
COOs/CMfgOs/CIOs and senior leaders from Manufacturing, Operations & IT functions in the pharmaceutical & life sciences industry. S/he will be a self-starter & demonstrate the ability to independently identify opportunities, build and manage strategic relationships, and drive sustained revenue growth, working with the team assigned.
Responsibilities
Sales & Revenue Growth
- Own and achieve business targets, ensuring consistent revenue growth for Pivot
Path’s full portfolio of Digital Manufacturing & Data offerings.
- Engage with prospective clients to identify key challenges / need gaps in their Digital
Transformation & Manufacturing Digitization journey adopting a consultative &
team-oriented approach.
- Develop and execute sales strategies that align with Pivot Path’s business objectives, adjusting approaches based on market trends and customer needs.
- Identify, qualify, and convert prospective clients by leveraging personal network,
industry knowledge, competitor analysis, and strategic outreach efforts.
- Lead business development efforts through cold calling, networking, prospecting,
client meetings, and consultative selling to CXOs and other senior leaders in the
Manufacturing, Operations & IT functions in the Pharma & Life Sciences industry,
ensuring a strong sales pipeline.
- Drive the PivotMES & Pivot Sight platforms positioning them as integrated, user-
friendly digital platforms by showcasing their unique value propositions. Organize
Demos to ensure deeper engagement & faster conversions.
- Liaise with partners to collaborate & pitch for opportunities involving partnered offerings such as Hint VR / AR, TraceLink suite amongst others.
- Deliver high-impact initial sales pitches, focusing on generating interest and driving business opportunities. Secure client commitment, leading sales discussions, and ensuring seamless handover to the Products / Delivery team for execution.
- Drive contract negotiation and pricing discussions in close collaboration with BD &
practice leaders.
Client Engagement & Relationship Management
- Manage the full sales cycle, from initial client outreach to proposal development,
closing, and post-sale relationship management.
- Develop and maintain strong client relationships, ensuring repeat business, referrals,
and long-term partnerships with Manufacturing, Operations & IT leaders.
- Engage in consultative selling, understanding client challenges and providing customized solutions that enhance their Manufacturing, Operations & IT functions.
- Conduct regular check-ins and follow-ups with existing and potential clients to assess needs, identify cross-selling opportunities, and ensure product / service satisfaction.
- Collaborate with internal teams, including Products. the Digital Manufacturing & Data practices, implementation, and marketing as well as partners to align business development efforts with products & service delivery, ensuring seamless execution.
People, Process & Performance Management
- Lead & Manage the team assigned and drive Sales Performance, Business Growth &
Target Achievement through close collaboration & monitoring of their in-market sales
& BD efforts.
- Track and report sales performance metrics, including lead conversions, pipeline growth, revenue generation, and customer engagement, ensuring targets are met or exceeded.
- Continuously refine BD processes, identifying bottlenecks, streamlining workflows,
and implementing best practices for improved efficiency.
- Ensure that CRM databases are regularly maintained & updated, enabling accurate tracking of leads, prospects, sales activities, and client interactions for data-driven decision-making.
- Provide regular business insights to CBO,
Practice Leads & Product Teams offering strategic recommendations based on market intelligence and sales performance analysis.
- Monitor industry trends, competitor activities, and emerging service demands across
Manufacturing, Operations, Data Services & IT, using insights to refine sales approaches and create competitive advantage.
Marketing & Brand Positioning
- Work closely with the marketing team to develop targeted campaigns, digital content,
and lead-generation strategies to attract potential clients.
- Lead event planning and participation, including industry conferences, summits &
networking forums, and corporate events to position Pivot Path as an industry leader.
- Manage end-to-end marketing collaboration efforts, ensuring sales and marketing efforts are seamlessly integrated to maximize impact.
- Leverage social media, PR, and digital marketing channels to enhance visibility, drive inbound leads, and strengthen the company’s market positioning.
Key Requirements
- Minimum of 16+ years (Ideal 18-20 years) of experience in B2B consultative,
product & solution sales in the Digital Manufacturing & Data-Analytics domain with a focus on the Pharma & Life Sciences industry, with a proven track record of selling to
CXOs and senior leadership across these domains both at Corporate & Sites.
- Experience in consultative sales and SaaS product / digital platform sales, to drive digitization in the Manufacturing / Operations functions as well as Data offerings.
Skills & Competencies
- Highly networked individual having strong CXO relationships across Manufacturing &
IT in the Pharma & Life Sciences industry within India & globally.
- Strategic and consultative selling experience, understanding client needs and crafting tailored solutions.
- Strong hunter mindset, with the ability to generate leads, manage outreach, and close deals.
- Strong team management & people leadership skills to drive & motivate team to achieve & exceed business outcomes in a time-bound manner.
- Results-driven and action-oriented, with a demonstrated ability to build & grow the business by continuously meeting and exceeding revenue targets.
- Excellent communication, negotiation, and relationship-building skills.
- Ability to work independently, with a high degree of ownership and initiative, requiring minimal supervision or guidance.
- Willingness to travel as required for client meetings and business development activities, both within India & Overseas.
Base Location: India (Bengaluru, Mumbai, Hyderabad, Ahmedabad preferred)
Must Have: Demonstrated, consistent results by driving sales nationally in the current &
recent experience for a minimum of 7+ years
📌 Vice President Business Development Digital Manufacturing Data Offeri (Bengaluru)
🏢 Trigent Software
📍 Bengaluru