- Identify and develop current business opportunities for Halal Indias certification and related services.
- Explore opportunities to increase service uptake among existing clients through appropriate cross-selling and upselling.
- Generate leads, conduct market research, follow up on prospective clients, and convert leads into business opportunities.
- Develop strategies to expand the client base and achieve assigned business development targets.
- Build and maintain a database of prospective clients across relevant industries.

- Identify potential international markets and industries where Halal certification services may create business opportunities.
- Explore opportunities to support Indian manufacturers and exporters seeking access to global markets.
- Build connections with exporters, manufacturers, trade associations, and relevant international stakeholders.
- Research market trends, buyer requirements, certification expectations, and emerging opportunities in target export markets.

Preferred candidate profile

- Graduate or postgraduate in Business Administration, Marketing, International Business, Export Management, or a related field.
- Experience in business development, client relationship management, customer success, sales, or market expansion, preferably in certification services, food industry, or export-oriented sectors.
- Strong ability to build and maintain relationships with clients,



manufacturers, exporters, industry associations, and government stakeholders.
- Experience in client servicing, post-certification support, client retention, feedback management, and identifying opportunities for additional services.
- Ability to identify and develop business opportunities among MSMEs, small-scale industries, food manufacturers, seafood processors, and other relevant sectors.
- Knowledge of export markets, international trade, and industry-specific certification requirements will be an added advantage.
- Ability to coordinate with government ministries, trade associations, export promotion councils, and industry bodies to develop strategic partnerships.
- Strong communication, presentation, negotiation, networking, and business development skills.
- Willingness to travel for client meetings, industry visits, business development activities, and networking events.
- Proactive, target-oriented, and capable of independently developing new business opportunities while maintaining long-term client relationships.
- Good analytical, reporting, and follow-up skills, with proficiency in MS Office and client database management.
- Candidates with experience in Halal certification, conformity assessment, certification services, or export-oriented industries will be preferred.

📌 Business Development Manager (Chennai)
🏢 Halal India
📍 Chennai