WE'RE HIRING!

Business Growth & Operations Associate

Become a Part of the Founding Team at UPLYFT

Location: Kolkata, West Bengal

Employment Type: Full time

Experience: 2–5 years preferred

Industry: Corporate Training | Learning & Development | Business Consulting

About UPLYFTUPLYFT is an Organizational Learning & Development initiative of Altheos Wellness Global, focused on helping organisations build stronger, more capable and future-ready workforces.

We design and deliver practical corporate learning and capability-building programmes across leadership, communication, productivity, digital skills, AI, workplace technology and industry-specific training.

Through a network of expert trainers and facilitators, we partner with organisations to deliver customised learning solutions that create measurable workplace impact.

As we embark on our growth journey, we are looking for an entrepreneurial, proactive and execution-oriented professional to join our founding team.

The OpportunityWe are looking for a Business Growth & Operations Associate who will work closely with the Founder and take ownership of business development, client relationships, programme coordination and day-to-day business operations.

This is a comprehensive, multidimensional role that brings together business development, relationship management, operational execution and strategic support.

You will be instrumental in building our client base, developing our partner network, establishing operational systems and driving business growth.

This is not a conventional sales or operations role. We are looking for someone who thinks like a business builder, takes initiative and is comfortable wearing multiple hats.

Key Responsibilities

1. Business Development & Revenue Growth

- Identify and research potential corporate clients, SMEs, healthcare organisations and institutions across Eastern India.
- Build and actively manage a pipeline of prospective clients and business opportunities.
- Initiate business outreach through LinkedIn, email, telephone, professional networks and direct interactions.
- Generate leads, establish connections and schedule business meetings.
- Understand client requirements and identify relevant training and development opportunities.
- Participate in client discussions, presentations and business meetings.
- Coordinate preparation and submission of proposals, quotations and commercial offers.
- Drive follow-ups, negotiations and business opportunities towards successful conversion.
- Work towards defined business development and revenue targets.

2. Client Relationship Management

- Build and nurture long-term relationships with prospective and existing clients.
- Understand client expectations and ensure effective communication throughout the engagement.
- Coordinate client onboarding and programme requirements.
- Identify opportunities for repeat business, cross-selling and long-term partnerships.
- Ensure a positive client experience at every stage of engagement.

3. Programme & Operations Management

- Coordinate the end-to-end execution of corporate training programmes.




- Liaise with clients and faculty partners to finalise programme requirements, schedules and delivery plans.
- Coordinate trainer onboarding, availability, assignments and scheduling.
- Manage programme logistics, documentation and communication.
- Monitor programme execution and ensure timely completion of deliverables.
- Coordinate post-training feedback, reports and client follow-ups.
- Identify operational gaps and develop processes to improve efficiency.

4. Faculty & Partner Network Management

- Identify, engage and onboard trainers, consultants and subject matter experts.
- Maintain a database of faculty partners and their areas of expertise.
- Coordinate assignments, availability, schedules and engagement-related communication.
- Build and nurture a professional network of training and development partners.

5. Business Operations & Growth Support

- Maintain the business development pipeline, client database and CRM records.
- Prepare periodic business development and operational reports.
- Support budgeting, quotations, invoicing coordination and commercial documentation.
- Assist in developing standard operating procedures, templates and operational workflows.
- Support the Founder in strategic initiatives, business planning and execution.
- Explore partnership opportunities, new markets and avenues for business expansion.

Who Are We Looking For?We are looking for someone who:
- Has an entrepreneurial mindset and a strong sense of ownership.
- Is proactive, self-driven and comfortable taking initiative.
- Possesses excellent communication, networking and interpersonal skills.
- Is confident in business development, client engagement and relationship building.
- Is organised and capable of managing multiple responsibilities simultaneously.
- Can interact confidently with senior professionals, business owners and corporate decision-makers.
- Is resourceful, solution-oriented and adaptable in a growing business environment.
- Can work independently while collaborating closely with the Founder and partner network.
- Thinks beyond assigned responsibilities and is motivated by building something from the ground up.

- We value initiative, accountability, execution capability and attitude as much as formal qualifications. Qualifications & Experience

- Bachelor's degree in any discipline. An MBA or postgraduate qualification in Business Administration, Sales, Marketing, HR or related fields will be an advantage.
- Preferably 2–5 years of experience in business development, B2B sales, client relationship management, business operations, corporate training or consulting.
- Experience in the corporate training, HR, Learning & Development,



consulting or professional services sector will be an added advantage.
- Good working knowledge of MS Office, particularly Excel and PowerPoint, and Google Workspace.
- Familiarity with CRM tools, digital communication platforms and AI-enabled productivity tools will be an advantage.
- Strong written and verbal communication skills in English. Knowledge of Hindi and Bengali will be useful.

- Compensation, Incentives & Growth OpportunitiesWe believe that people who contribute directly to business growth should have the opportunity to participate meaningfully in its success. The compensation structure will include:

- Fixed monthly compensation providing financial stability.
- Attractive, potentially uncapped performance-linked commissions on business successfully generated and converted.
- Direct earning potential linked to business development contributions and revenue generation.

Your ability to identify opportunities, acquire clients and generate business will directly influence your additional earning potential.

We are particularly interested in individuals with an entrepreneurial mindset who enjoy taking ownership, building relationships, identifying opportunities and translating ideas into tangible business results.

Your growth and earning potential will be closely linked to the value you create and the contribution you make towards building UPLYFT.

Why Join UPLYFT?

- Be part of the founding team of a growing business.
- Work directly with the Founder and gain exposure to strategic business decisions.
- Take ownership of business development, operations and organisational growth.
- Build business systems, processes, networks and client relationships from the ground up.
- Enjoy performance-linked financial rewards with potentially uncapped commissions.
- Develop entrepreneurial, leadership and business management capabilities.
- Grow alongside the organisation as it expands into new markets.

Who Should Apply?This opportunity is ideal for someone who has outgrown a narrowly defined job role and is looking for greater responsibility, professional independence and the chance to build something meaningful.

You could be a business development professional, an operations executive, a client relationship manager or someone working in the corporate training and consulting ecosystem.

You might not have experience in every aspect of this role. That is perfectly fine. What matters most is your willingness to learn, ability to take ownership, confidence in building relationships and determination to get things done.

We are looking for a business builder, not merely an employee.

How to ApplyInterested candidates can share their updated CV at:

[email protected]

Email Subject: Application – Business Growth & Operations Associate | UPLYFT

Please include a brief note explaining why you believe you are suited for this opportunity.

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