Overview
Business Development Officer (Consent Management – DPDP Act)
Role: Business Development / Sales
Experience: 5 - 7 YOE
Employment type: Full time
About the Company
We are a fast-growing Consent Management Company (CMC) operating within the framework of the Digital Personal Data Protection (DPDP) Act. Our platform enables organizations to manage user consent, ensure regulatory compliance, and build trust through transparent data practices.
Role Overview
The Business Development Officer will be responsible for driving growth by identifying new business opportunities, building strategic partnerships, and promoting consent management solutions aligned with DPDP compliance requirements. The role requires a blend of sales acumen, regulatory awareness, and relationship management.
Key Responsibilities
- Business Development & Sales
- Identify and pursue new business opportunities across sectors such as fintech, e-commerce, healthtech, edtech, and digital platforms.
- Generate leads and convert them into long-term clients.
- Develop and execute sales strategies to achieve revenue targets.
- Conduct product presentations and demonstrations of consent management solutions.
- Client Engagement & Relationship Management
- Build and maintain strong relationships with key stakeholders and decision-makers.
- Understand client requirements related to data privacy and consent management.
- Act as a trusted advisor on DPDP compliance solutions.
- Market Research & Strategy
- Monitor industry trends, regulatory developments under the DPDP Act, and competitor activities.
- Identify new markets, partnerships, and channels for expansion.
- Provide inputs for product enhancements based on client feedback.
- Partnerships & Alliances
- Develop partnerships with legal firms, compliance consultants, IT service providers, and SaaS platforms.
- Collaborate with internal teams (legal, product, tech) to tailor solutions.
- Compliance Awareness & Advocacy
- Promote awareness of DPDP regulations and consent management best practices.
- Represent the company at industry events, webinars, and conferences.
Key Requirements
Education
- Bachelor's degree in Business Administration, Law, Marketing, or related field.
- MBA or relevant certification in Data Privacy/Compliance is a plus.
Experience
- 5–7 years of experience in business development, sales, or partnerships.
- Experience in SaaS, legal tech, compliance, or data privacy domain preferred.
- Strong understanding (or willingness to learn) of DPDP Act and data privacy frameworks.
- Excellent communication, negotiation, and presentation skills.
- Ability to explain technical/legal concepts to non-technical stakeholders.
- Proven track record of achieving sales targets.
- Strong networking and relationship-building abilities.
Key Performance Indicators (KPIs)
Revenue generation and sales target achievement