We are looking for a business development manager for our Petalist Livelihood Program, based out of Hyderabad, Telangana.
Petalist Livelihood Program Overview:
The focus of this project is to provide meaningful vocational training and livelihood opportunities for adults with intellectual disability. Further, there is a strong environmental focus, and all of the craft skills involve recycling and upcycling of discard materials such as Temple flowers, Paper-waste, Fabric leftovers and Silk thread discards.
Roles & Responsibilities
1. Sales & Business Development
- Identify and pursue new business opportunities to achieve sales targets across all our product categories
- Build and maintain strong relationships with clients, partners, and stakeholders
- Develop and execute sales strategies to enhance revenue growth
- Conduct market research to identify trends and customer needs
- Prepare and deliver compelling sales presentations and proposals
- Negotiate contracts, pricing, and terms with potential clients
- Track sales performance and report key metrics to management
2. Participation in Events & Stalls
- Represent the organisation at trade fairs, exhibitions, and industry events
- Plan and set up stalls, ensuring branding and marketing materials are effectively displayed
- Engage with potential customers, partners, and industry professionals during events
- Generate leads and follow up post-event to convert prospects into clients
- Collaborate with the marketing team to maximize event impact and outreach
- Gather feedback from events to improve future participation and sales strategies
Qualification and Experience:
- Bachelors / Master degree in Marketing with minimum 3 years of experience
- Prior experience working for a sustainable brand / craft-based entity / social enterprise
- Prior experience in sales and marketing
- Strong networking and relationship building skills
- Strong analytical skills and data-driven thinking
- Excellent communication, negotiation and presentation skills
Travel : Role requires local travel within your respective location and outstation on a need basis
Application Process: Please email your CV and a letter of interest to [Confidential Information]
Only shortlisted candidates who fulfill the above criteria shall be contacted
