Company Description:Elite Group is a physical brand manufacturing business headquartered in Birmingham, United Kingdom. Founded in 2001, the group specialises in signage, large-format print, interior and commercial fitout, fabrication and development, kiosk design and build, exhibition and display, flexible packaging, and commercial printing. We operate across the UK, UAE, and India, serving global brands including KFC, Pizza Hut, Starbucks, Costa Coffee, Calvin Klein, Porsche Design, HSBC, and Infosys.
Role Description: Elite Group is establishing Elite Multimedia and Printing Solution Pvt. Ltd. — our India subsidiary — with a 300,000 sq ft greenfield manufacturing campus in Pilibhit, Uttar Pradesh. This is our first hire in India. The Senior Manager — Government & Corporate Affairs will be the company's face, engine, and navigator in the country.
This role has three core dimensions:
- Government Relations — maintain and build relationships with UP ministers, UPSIDA, Invest UP, and the state government ecosystem. Navigate regulatory processes, represent Elite India at official forums.
- Corporate Business Development — build our North India commercial pipeline from zero. Approach industrial, FMCG, pharma, QSR, and hospitality clients. Represent Elite India at CII, FICCI, ASSOCHAM, and trade events.
- Liaison & Execution — drive the land deal to completion, coordinate plant setup, establish the Lucknow operations base, and be the go-to person for everything that needs to get done in India.
What We Are Looking For:
- 8–10 years of experience in government relations, corporate affairs, or senior business development in Uttar Pradesh or North India
- Active, current relationships in the UP government ecosystem (UPSIDA, state industrial departments, ministerial offices)
- Experience engaging with C-suite and senior government decision-makers
- Fluent in Hindi and English
- Based in Lucknow or able to relocate permanently
- High integrity and comfort with ambiguity — this is a greenfield, not a defined corporate role
Preferred:
- Prior experience in manufacturing, packaging, FMCG, signage, or infrastructure sectors
- Existing network in UPSIDA, Invest UP, or UP's industrial development ecosystem
- Prior experience with an international or MNC employer
- Exposure to a company start-up or greenfield establishment
What You Get
- Employee #1 for Elite Group in India — a distinction never replicated by anyone hired after you
- Direct board access — no management layers above you in India
- Competitive fixed salary + performance bonus tied to real, defined milestones
- A company committed to Uttar Pradesh and India for the long term. Not a pilot. Permanent
How to Apply
Send your CV and a brief note on your government and corporate affairs experience to Himanil Bose at [Confidential Information]
