- Functional Area Sales / Business Development / Client Servicing
Job Description
1. Job Description: GrowthSuccess-SMB
RoleOverview:
The SMBPortfolio 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 .
KeyResponsibilities:
SMBIdentification & Engagement
- Work with industry associations (CII,FICCI, NASSCOM), government agencies, and corporates to source scalable SMBs .
Scaling& Market Access
- Facilitate corporate partnerships to help SMBs secure pilots, proof-of-conceptprojects, and B2B deals .
- GuideSMBs on marketexpansion strategies and product-market fit refinement.
- Support SMBs in navigating publicprocurement opportunities .
- Assist SMBs in accessing grants, impact investments,and debt financing .
- ConnectSMBs with alternativefunding sources ,including government-backed financing schemes.
- Organizeinvestor meets, matchmaking with angel networks and micro-VCs .
Tracking& Impact Measurement
- Maintain SMBgrowth data ,tracking revenue, job creation, and funding raised.
- Developsuccess stories and case studies to showcase impact and attract furtherinvestment .
- Provide strategic insights on SMB ecosystem developmentin the hub .
Qualifications& Experience:
- 5–10 years experience working with SMBs, industry bodies, or corporate innovation programs .
- Strong understanding of business scaling, marketaccess, and alternative financing .
- Experience with public procurement andcorporate partnerships is a plus.
- Strongstakeholder engagement, business advisory, and project management skills.