Business Development Manager

Job description

Business Development Manager (BDM)

Location: Chennai

Experience: 3-6 Years

Employment Type: Full-time, Permanent

Industry: Education / Training

Role Overview:

We are looking for an ambitious and energetic Business Development Manager to drive business growth by identifying new opportunities, developing government-sector clients, and building long-term relationships. The ideal candidate should have strong experience in government client handling / public-sector business development, preferably within the education, training, skill development, or related sectors.

Key Responsibilities

• Develop and execute business development strategies focused on revenue growth and client satisfaction.
• Identify new markets, business opportunities, and potential government/public-sector clients.
• Arrange and conduct business meetings with prospective government clients and stakeholders.
• Promote company products/services and understand client requirements.
• Manage the complete sales cycle, including lead generation, negotiations, proposals, and contract closure.
• Prepare sales contracts and ensure compliance with organizational policies and client requirements.
• Maintain accurate records of sales, revenue, invoices, and client interactions.
• Provide post-sales support and ensure high levels of client satisfaction.
• Build and maintain strong, long-term relationships with government and institutional clients.
• Guide and develop junior sales/business development team members.

Required Skills & Qualifications

• 3-4 years of experience in Business Development, Sales, Institutional Sales, Government Sales, or a similar role.
• Mandatory/Preferred: Experience dealing with government clients/public-sector organizations.
• Strong proven sales and business development track record.
• Experience in the Education / Training / Skill Development sector will be an advantage.
• Strong knowledge of market research and business development.
• Excellent communication, negotiation, and relationship-management skills.
• Proficiency in MS Office and CRM tools.
• Strong planning, time-management, and organizational skills.
• Ability to build rapport with senior stakeholders and decision-makers.