Head of National Business Development

Key Responsibilities: 

1. Strategic Growth & Expansion 
● Define and drive the business development strategy for India, aligned with the company’s 5-year growth vision. 
● Identify new business opportunities, partnerships, and untapped customer segments across industries (infra, water, fire safety, agriculture, EPC, industrial). 

2. Revenue Leadership 
● Own and deliver national sales and revenue targets. 
● Develop long-term relationships with key accounts, consultants, and government agencies.
● Spearhead large, strategic deals and ensure business continuity with existing clients. 

3. Team Leadership & Development 
● Lead, mentor, and scale the regional business development teams. 
● Establish best practices, training programs, and performance management systems for sales teams.
● Build a pipeline and succession plan for senior sales leadership roles.

4. Stakeholder & Market Engagement 
● Represent the company at industry forums, exhibitions, and policy-level discussions.
● Collaborate with marketing for brand positioning, lead generation, and thought leadership.
● Build strategic alliances with distributors, EPC contractors, OEMs, and consultants. 

5. Operational Excellence 
● Implement robust sales tracking, forecasting, and reporting systems. 
● Ensure compliance with company policies, pricing strategies, and commercial terms.
● Work closely with production, design, and finance teams to align business commitments with delivery capabilities.

Key Performance Indicators:

Revenue & Growth Metrics 
● Achievement of national sales targets (quarterly & annual). 
● Growth in market share across key sectors and geographies. 
● Value of order book and pipeline conversion ratio. 

Customer & Partner Metrics 
● Number of new strategic accounts acquired per year. 
● Retention rate and repeat business from top 50 clients. 
● Expansion of partner/distributor network. 

Team & Process Metrics 
● Performance of regional sales teams against targets. 
● Reduction in sales cycle time and improved lead-to-conversion ratio. 
● Quality and timeliness of sales reporting & forecasting. 

Strategic Impact 
● Number of strategic partnerships signed (OEMs, EPCs, global alliances). 
● Contribution to new product/market development initiatives. 
● Visibility in industry forums and policy advocacy.

Required Skills and Qualifications:

Education: 
● MBA in Marketing/Business Development/International Business from a reputed institute.
● Engineering background preferred (Civil/Mechanical/Environmental).

Experience: 
● 15–20 years of experience in business development, sales leadership, or P&L management.
● Proven track record of scaling revenue in B2B industrial/infrastructure/manufacturing sectors.
● Strong exposure to government projects, large EPC contracts, and enterprise accounts.

Skills & Competencies: 
● Strong strategic thinking and execution ability. 
● Excellent relationship management and negotiation skills. 
● Ability to lead large teams and influence cross-functional stakeholders. 
● Deep understanding of market dynamics, regulatory environment, and tendering processes.
● Willingness to travel extensively across India.

Job Category: Head of National Business Development
Job Type: Full Time
Job Location: Maharashtra Thane

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