Junior / Assistant Consultant

Lerch Bates; Mumbai; On-site; INR 1,200,000 - 2,200,000; Full time

Job summary

Lerch Bates in Mumbai is seeking a Junior/Assistant Consultant VT to support business development, consultancy, design, audit, and client-management activities across the building and real-estate sector.

You will work with Architects, Developers, and PMCs to deliver Traffic Analysis studies, design reviews, tender support, and documentation. 5-6 years of experience in VT or allied sectors is preferred.

Qualifications

• Minimum 5-6 years of relevant experience in Sales, Marketing, Business Development, Consultancy, or related roles.
• Experience in elevator/vertical transportation industry preferred.
• Experience in allied capital goods supplied to Real Estate/Building sector considered.
• Experience involving sales/marketing and back-office support desirable.
• Strong client-facing and communication skills.
• Ability to interact effectively with Architects, Developers, PMCs, consultants, elevator companies, and other project stakeholders.
• Good analytical and problem-solving skills.
• Ability to understand technical drawings, specifications, and project requirements.
• Willingness to learn and work with specialized Traffic Analysis software/tools.
• Strong follow-up, coordination, documentation, and commercial skills.
• Ability to independently manage assigned clients and projects from initiation to closure.

Responsibilities

• Generate business opportunities for New Equipment, VT Consultancy, and Audit Services.
• Proactively identify and pursue consultancy and audit prospects through hot and cold calling.
• Develop relationships with Architects, Developers, Real Estate Management Companies, Property/Facility Management Companies, PMCs, and other industry stakeholders.
• Understand client requirements and identify opportunities for consultancy and audit services.
• Prepare consultancy proposals based on client RFPs, RFQs, and enquiries.
• Follow up with prospective clients and support successful closure of business opportunities.
• Interact with clients, Architects, PMCs, consultants, and other project agencies to understand project requirements.
• Coordinate with client teams and collect relevant technical and project data required for Traffic Analysis (TA) Studies.
• Maintain effective communication with clients throughout the consultancy engagement.
• Participate in meetings and discussions with project stakeholders as required.
• Conduct Traffic Analysis (TA) Studies using customized software tools and programs.
• Attend training provided by the organization and develop proficiency in the required software and analytical methodologies.
• Prepare and submit Design Reports and other technical deliverables.
• Undertake activities required for successful execution and delivery of VT consultancy assignments.
• Participate in Design Review Meetings with clients and project stakeholders.
• Prepare Field Riser Diagrams / Schematic Specification Charts / Riser Charts for client submission.
• Prepare Tender Documents and support clients during the tendering process.
• Participate in tender interviews and technical discussions with bidders along with the clients team.
• Review and check General Arrangement Drawings (GADs) submitted by elevator companies to clients.
• Provide technical inputs and coordinate with relevant stakeholders to ensure compliance with project requirements.
• Maintain proper records and inventory of all project-related designs, drawings, charts, sketches, reports and technical documents.
• Ensure records are updated periodically and maintained in an organized and easily retrievable manner.
• Ensure timely billing in accordance with contractual terms and project milestones.
• Follow up with clients for timely payment realization.
• Manage assigned customer accounts from project initiation through completion.
• Ensure fulfillment of contractual obligations and deliverables.
• Maintain strong client relationships and work toward achieving high levels of customer satisfaction.

Skills

Business Development

Sales

Client Coordination

Traffic Analysis

Design Review

Tender Support

Documentation

Project Execution

Communication

Stakeholder Management

Tools

Traffic Analysis Software

Job description

We are looking for a Junior / Assistant Consultant Vertical Transportation (VT) to support business development, consultancy, design, audit, and client-management activities. The role involves working closely with Architects, Developers, Real Estate Management Companies, Property/Facility Management Companies, PMCs, elevator companies, and other stakeholders in the building and real-estate sector.

The position requires a combination of business development, technical consultancy, client coordination, design review, and project execution capabilities.

Key Responsibilities

1. Business Development & Sales

• Generate business opportunities for New Equipment, VT Consultancy, and Audit Services.
• Proactively identify and pursue consultancy and audit prospects through hot and cold calling.
• Develop relationships with Architects, Developers, Real Estate Management Companies, Property/Facility Management Companies, PMCs, and other industry stakeholders.
• Understand client requirements and identify opportunities for consultancy and audit services.
• Prepare consultancy proposals based on client RFPs, RFQs, and enquiries.
• Follow up with prospective clients and support successful closure of business opportunities.

2. Client Coordination & Technical Data Collection

• Interact with clients, Architects, PMCs, consultants, and other project agencies to understand project requirements.
• Coordinate with client teams and collect relevant technical and project data required for Traffic Analysis (TA) Studies.
• Maintain effective communication with clients throughout the consultancy engagement.
• Participate in meetings and discussions with project stakeholders as required.

3. Traffic Analysis & Consultancy

• Conduct Traffic Analysis (TA) Studies using customized software tools and programs.
• Attend training provided by the organization and develop proficiency in the required software and analytical methodologies.
• Prepare and submit Design Reports and other technical deliverables.
• Undertake activities required for successful execution and delivery of VT consultancy assignments.
• Participate in Design Review Meetings with clients and project stakeholders.

4. Design & Tender Support

• Prepare Field Riser Diagrams / Schematic Specification Charts / Riser Charts for client submission.
• Prepare Tender Documents and support clients during the tendering process.
• Participate in tender interviews and technical discussions with bidders along with the clients team.
• Review and check General Arrangement Drawings (GADs) submitted by elevator companies to clients.
• Provide technical inputs and coordinate with relevant stakeholders to ensure compliance with project requirements.

5. Documentation & Record Management

• Maintain proper records and inventory of all project-related:
• Design data
• Drawings
• Schematic/Riser Charts
• Sketches
• Reports and technical documents
• Ensure records are updated periodically and maintained in an organized and easily retrievable manner.

6. Billing & Customer Account Management

• Ensure timely billing in accordance with contractual terms and project milestones.
• Follow up with clients for timely payment realization.
• Manage assigned customer accounts from project initiation through completion.
• Ensure fulfillment of contractual obligations and deliverables.
• Maintain strong client relationships and work toward achieving high levels of customer satisfaction.

Candidate Profile

• Minimum 5-6 years of relevant experience in Sales, Marketing, Business Development, Consultancy, or related roles.
• Candidates with experience in the elevator/vertical transportation industry will be preferred.
• Experience in allied capital goods supplied to the Real Estate / Building sector will also be considered.
• Experience involving sales/marketing and back-office support is desirable.
• Strong client-facing and communication skills.
• Ability to interact effectively with Architects, Developers, PMCs, consultants, elevator companies, and other project stakeholders.
• Good analytical and problem-solving skills.
• Ability to understand technical drawings, specifications, and project requirements.
• Willingness to learn and work with specialized Traffic Analysis software/tools.
• Strong follow-up, coordination, documentation, and commercial skills.
• Ability to independently manage assigned clients and projects from initiation to closure.

Key Competencies

• Business Development & Client Acquisition
• Consultative Selling
• Client Relationship Management
• Vertical Transportation / Elevator Industry Knowledge
• Traffic Analysis & Technical Consultancy
• Technical Documentation
• Tender & Design Coordination
• Commercial Follow-up & Collections
• Stakeholder Management
• Communication & Negotiation
• Project Coordination

Location: Mumbai

Preferred Background: Elevator / VT Consultancy / Allied Capital Goods / Real Estate & Building Industry