Job Description: Assistant Manager/ Area Sales Manager CSR & Skill Development
Position Title:
Business Development / Area Sales Manager (CSR & Skill Development)
Department:
Business Development / Strategic Partnerships / CSR Initiatives
Employment Type:
Full-time; Languages: English, Telugu, Hindi .( Mandatory)
Experience
4 to 8 years
Reporting to Location:
[Visakhapatnam, Hyderabad]
JOB PURPOSE
The Business Development / Area Sales Manager CSR & Skill Development is responsible for driving revenue, managing regional growth, and building strategic partnerships with corporate clients, government bodies, foundations, and PSUs. The primary focus is securing CSR-funded projects, vocational skill development programs, and livelihood initiatives to expand organizational footprint PAN India.
Key Responsibilities
1. Business Development & Revenue Generation
- CSR Partnerships: Identify, prospect, and pitch skill development and livelihood projects to Corporate HRs, CSR Heads, Foundations, and PSUs.
- Proposal & RFP Management: Draft high-impact proposals, tenders, grant applications, and detailed project reports (DPRs) for CSR and government-sponsored skill development schemes.
- Pipeline Management: Maintain a strong business pipeline to consistently achieve monthly, quarterly, and annual revenue targets for the region.
2. Strategic Account Management & B2G/B2B Relationship Building
- Corporate Client Engagement: Nurture long-term partnerships with corporate sponsors, ensuring project alignment with their CSR mandates, ESG criteria, and community focus.
- Government & NITI Aayog Schemes: Interface with state skill development missions (SSDMs), NSDC, and local administration for co-funded or CSR-backed skill initiatives.
- MOU & Contracting: Lead discussions, terms negotiations, and closure of MoUs and contracts with corporate partners and funding bodies.
3. PAN India Operations & Area Management
- Market Expansion: Analyze PAN India skill demands, industry clusters, and corporate presence to launch new skill training centers or centers of excellence (CoE).
- Cross-Functional Coordination: Partner with operations, curriculum, and placement teams to align target training numbers, job roles, and placement outcomes with corporate expectations.
- Reporting & Compliance: Monitor regional sales metrics, project profitability, and client satisfaction while providing periodic reports to Chairman.
Key Performance Indicators (KPIs)
- Annual CSR Revenue Target: Value of signed CSR skill development contracts secured.
- Conversion Rate: Ratio of proposals/pitches submitted to closed MoUs.
- Client Retention & Upselling: Percentage of corporate clients renewing or expanding funding for subsequent phases/years.
- Geography Expansion: Number of new corporates/regions onboarded in the assigned territory.
Key Competencies & Skills
- Sales & Pitching: Strong B2B consultative selling skills with the ability to articulate social impact ROI alongside business metrics.
- Domain Knowledge: Deep understanding of the Companies Act 2013 (Section 135 CSR Rules), ESG benchmarks, and national skill development frameworks.
- Proposal Writing: Expertise in structuring proposal decks, budget breakdowns, and project impact frameworks.
- Negotiation & Stakeholder Management: Comfort navigating complex hierarchies in both private corporations and government institutions.Role & responsibilities
Preferred candidate profile
- Education: Bachelor's degree in Business Administration, Development Studies, Social Work (MSW), or related fields. An MBA/PGDM in Marketing or Operations is preferred.
- Experience:
- 4 to 8 years of overall experience in Business Development, Corporate B2B Sales, or Key Account Management.
- Minimum 2-4 years dedicated experience in selling CSR projects, Skill Development Schemes (NSDC/SSDM), or vocational training solutions.
- Network: Established relationships with CSR Heads, Corporate HRs, and Foundation Directors within the assigned region.