As a Business Development Manager - Virtual Office Supply, you will play a critical role in expanding our partner network across India, ensuring operational efficiency, and driving business growth. This is a high-ownership role that demands strategic thinking, strong relationship management, and a relentless focus on results.
We are looking for a highly driven and entrepreneurial Business Development Manager to drive strategic partnerships, business growth initiatives, and market expansion opportunities. This role requires a smart, relationship-oriented professional who can build meaningful partnerships, identify growth opportunities, execute strategic initiatives, and work closely with leadership to drive business outcomes.
The ideal candidate should come from a high-growth startup, hospitality, travel-tech, hotel, coworking, or marketplace ecosystem and possess strong business acumen, stakeholder management skills, and a data-driven approach to decision‑making.
Key Responsibilities
Strategic Partnerships & Collaborations
- Identify, evaluate, and onboard strategic partners across target markets.
- Build and nurture long‑term relationships with partners, key stakeholders, and industry players.
- Drive partnerships, collaborations, and new business initiatives that contribute to revenue growth and market expansion.
- Negotiate commercial terms and execute mutually beneficial partnership agreements.
Business Development & Growth
- Work closely with leadership to identify and execute strategic growth initiatives.
- Develop and implement business plans to achieve expansion and revenue objectives.
- Identify new market opportunities, partnership channels, and growth levers.
- Drive partner‑led growth opportunities and improve partner performance.
Partner Onboarding & Account Management
- Lead end‑to‑end onboarding of partners onto the platform.
- Ensure seamless integration, activation, and ongoing engagement of partners.
- Act as the primary point of contact for partner relationships and escalations.
- Maintain strong partner satisfaction and retention metrics.
- Conduct market research and competitive benchmarking to identify emerging trends and opportunities.
- Analyze market dynamics and provide recommendations to leadership.
- Monitor industry developments, competitor activities, and partnership landscapes.
Data Ownership & Performance Management
- Own and track partnership performance metrics and business KPIs.
- Create business reviews, dashboards, and performance reports.
- Use data‑driven insights to recommend improvements and growth opportunities.
- Support leadership with business planning, forecasting, and strategic decision‑making.
Cross‑Functional Collaboration
- Collaborate with Sales, Operations, Product, and Marketing teams to drive business outcomes.
- Lead strategic projects and ensure timely execution across multiple stakeholders.
- Support the launch and scaling of new business initiatives.
Desired Candidate Profile
Must‑Have
- 3–4 years of experience in Business Development, Partnerships, Strategic Initiatives, Growth, Category Management, or Account Management.
- Proven experience in managing partnerships, collaborations, and partner onboarding.
- Strong relationship‑building and stakeholder management skills.
- Demonstrated ability to independently drive projects and strategic initiatives.
- Strong analytical skills with experience in business planning, market research, and performance tracking.
- Excellent communication, negotiation, and presentation skills.
- High ownership mindset with a proactive approach to problem‑solving.
Preferred Background
- Candidates from reputed startups or growth‑stage organizations.
- Experience in hospitality, travel‑tech, hotel chains, coworking, real estate, or marketplace businesses.
- Prior experience in organizations such as MakeMyTrip, OYO, Treebo, FabHotels, Lemon Tree Hotels, Zolo, WeWork, or similar companies will be preferred.
- Exposure to partnership‑led growth and strategic collaboration initiatives is highly desirable.
Required Skills
strategic initiatives partner onboarding business development stakeholder management