Senior Business Development Executive / Strategic Growth Partner
(Leadership Role – Acting as CEO / Co-Founder)
Job Overview
We are seeking a highly experienced, strategic, and result-oriented Senior Business Development Executive to join our leadership team as a Strategic Growth Partner. This is not a conventional sales role. The selected candidate will work closely with the founders and management, contributing at a leadership level with responsibilities aligned to a CEO, Co-Founder, or Strategic Business Head.
The ideal candidate will possess strong business acumen, leadership capabilities, negotiation expertise, and the ability to independently manage high-value business relationships. This role requires a founder-level mindset focused on driving company growth, strategic expansion, revenue generation, and long-term business partnerships.
The candidate will play a key role in scaling the business nationally and internationally while representing the company with professionalism, ownership, and strategic vision.
Key Responsibilities:
- Strategic Business Development
- Identify, develop, and execute long-term business growth strategies.
- Generate new business opportunities through networking, partnerships, referrals, market research, and industry connections.
- Lead end-to-end business acquisition processes from prospecting to successful deal closure.
- Develop scalable revenue and expansion strategies aligned with company objectives.
- Analyze market trends, competitor activities, and emerging opportunities.
- Client Acquisition & Relationship Management
- Build and maintain strong relationships with enterprise and high-value clients.
- Act as the primary point of contact for strategic accounts and business partners.
- Conduct professional meetings, negotiations, presentations, and proposal discussions.
- Manage key client accounts with complete ownership and accountability.
- Ensure high levels of client satisfaction, retention, and long-term collaboration.
- Leadership & Strategic Involvement
- Work directly with founders and senior management on business expansion initiatives.
- Represent the company in executive meetings, conferences, and strategic discussions.
- Participate in high-level decision-making related to business growth and operations.
- Coordinate with internal departments to ensure smooth project execution and client servicing.
- Mentor and guide junior business development or sales team members when required.
- Revenue & Growth Management
- Drive revenue growth through strategic partnerships and business expansion initiatives.
- Achieve and exceed business development targets and performance goals.
- Prepare growth forecasts, sales reports, and strategic business plans for management.
- Lead high-value negotiations and commercial agreements.
- Identify scalable business models and expansion opportunities.
- Brand & Market Representation
- Represent the company with professionalism and executive-level communication.
- Build strong industry credibility and long-term market relationships.
- Maintain a founder-level mindset focused on sustainable business growth.
Required Skills & Qualifications:
- 10–15+ years of experience in Business Development, Strategic Partnerships, Corporate Sales, or Growth Leadership roles.
- Proven track record of generating substantial business revenue and closing high-value deals.
- Strong experience managing enterprise or corporate clients.
- Exceptional communication, presentation, leadership, and negotiation skills.
- Strong understanding of business strategy, operations, finance, and client management.
- Ability to work independently with complete ownership and accountability.
- Entrepreneurial mindset with strong strategic thinking capabilities.
- Experience working directly with founders, leadership teams, or executive management is highly preferred.
- Strong networking and relationship-building skills.
- Ability to manage pressure, multitask, and handle large-scale business opportunities effectively.
Preferred Candidate Profile:
- Experience in leadership, startup scaling, strategic consulting, or corporate growth environments.
- International business development experience will be considered an advantage.
- Strong executive presence and professional communication abilities.
- Self-driven, growth-focused, and highly motivated professional.
- Compensation & Benefits
Salary: No Bar for the Right Candidate
- Flexible work schedule
- Opportunity to work directly with company leadership
- Leadership-driven and high-growth work environment
- Long-term career growth and strategic involvement within the organization
- Opportunity to contribute at a Co-Founder and leadership level
Why Join Us?
This opportunity is designed for ambitious professionals who want to move beyond traditional business development roles and become a key driver of business growth and strategic success.
The selected candidate will have the opportunity to influence major business decisions, build strategic partnerships, expand market presence, and contribute directly to the future growth of the organization.
If you think like a leader, take ownership, and can build businesses strategically, we would love to connect with you.
Pay: From ₹50,000.00 per month
Benefits:
Work Location: In person
