Growth Success-SMB - Ahmedabad

Wfnen; Ahmedabad District; On-site; INR 167,400 - 279,000; Full time

Job summary

A dynamic consulting firm is looking for an SMB Portfolio Lead in Ahmedabad, India. This role focuses on identifying high-potential small and medium businesses (SMBs) and supporting them with corporate partnerships, market access, funding access, and growth strategies. Candidates should have 4–7 years of experience in working with SMBs, strong stakeholder engagement skills, and a solid understanding of business scaling and market access strategies.

Qualifications

• 4–7 years experience working with SMBs, industry bodies, or corporate innovation programs.
• Strong understanding of business scaling, market access, and alternative financing.
• Strong stakeholder engagement, business advisory, and project management skills.

Responsibilities

• Identify and engage high-potential small and medium businesses.
• Facilitate corporate partnerships and market access for SMBs.
• Track SMB growth data and develop success stories.

Skills

Stakeholder engagement

Business advisory

Project management

Understanding of business scaling

Knowledge of market access

Experience with alternative financing

Job description

Job Description

GrowthSuccess-SMB

Role Overview

The SMB Portfolio Lead will focus on identifying high-potential small and medium businesses (SMBs) in their hub and supporting them with corporate partnerships, market access, funding access, and growth strategies.

Key Responsibilities

• SMB Identification & Engagement
  • Work with industry associations (CII, FICCI, NASSCOM), government agencies, and corporates to source scalable SMBs.
  • Facilitate SMB onboarding into growth programs, ensuring alignment with industry needs.
  • Build relationships with corporate accelerators and government support programs.
• Scaling & Market Access
  • Facilitate corporate partnerships to help SMBs secure pilots, proof-of-concept projects, and B2B deals.
  • Guide SMBs on market expansion strategies and product-market fit refinement.
  • Support SMBs in navigating public procurement opportunities.
  • Assist SMBs in accessing grants, impact investments, and debt financing.
  • Connect SMBs with alternative funding sources, including government-backed financing schemes.
  • Organize investor meets, matchmaking with angel networks and micro-VCs.
• Tracking & Impact Measurement
  • Maintain SMB growth data, tracking revenue, job creation, and funding raised.
  • Develop success stories and case studies to showcase impact and attract further investment.
  • Provide strategic insights on SMB ecosystem development in the hub.

Qualifications & Experience

• 4–7 years experience working with SMBs, industry bodies, or corporate innovation programs.
• Strong understanding of business scaling, market access, and alternative financing.
• Experience with public procurement and corporate partnerships is a plus.
• Strong stakeholder engagement, business advisory, and project management skills.