Business Development Manager - Hyderabad

Craftizen Foundation; Bengaluru; On-site; INR 500,000 - 1,000,000; Full time

Job summary

A not-for-profit organisation is seeking a Sales & Business Development professional in Bengaluru. The ideal candidate will have a Bachelor's/Master's degree in Marketing and at least 3 years of relevant experience. Responsibilities include identifying business opportunities, building client relationships, and representing the organisation at events. Strong analytical and communication skills are required, along with the ability to negotiate effectively. Travel may be necessary within your region. Please submit your CV and cover letter to apply.

Qualifications

• Minimum 3 years of experience in marketing or sales roles.
• Experience with sustainable brands or social enterprises.
• Strong data-driven analytical skills.

Responsibilities

• Identify and pursue new business opportunities.
• Build relationships with clients and stakeholders.
• Conduct market research and prepare sales presentations.
• Negotiate contracts and pricing with clients.
• Represent organisation at trade fairs and exhibitions.
• Gather feedback to improve sales strategies.

Skills

Networking skills

Analytical thinking

Communication skills

Negotiation skills

Presentation skills

Education

Bachelors/Master degree in Marketing

Tools

Google Analytics

WebTrends

Job description

Craftizen Foundation is a not-for-profit organisation founded in 2014 with a vision to preserve and evolve Indian craft skills so that they remain an integral part of our cultural fabric. We focus on craft-based skill and design training, coupled with market-driven capacity building to enable sustainable livelihoods for the following marginalised communities:

• Adults with intellectual disability
• Underprivileged women
• Traditional artisans

We implement our livelihood programs with support from CSR donors, and in partnership with NGO partners. We are currently supporting 100+ vocational training and livelihood centres across 11 states.

Our goal is to provide dignified income earning and employment opportunities to communities with no other sources / limited avenues for sustained income generation.

Under our flagship initiative, the “Petalists Livelihoods Program”, we focus on eco-friendly craft skills such as recycling of Temple flowers and paper discards to create a range of unique products. These skills were selected since they suited the ability of our artisans who are adults with intellectual disability.

We created “Petalists” as a brand to market the unique products created through this initiative including Holi Colours, Festive gifting especially for Diwali, Trophies, Medals and Corporate gifts.

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

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 of analytics tools (e.g., Google Analytics, WebTrends)
• 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 [e-mail]