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Business Development Manager (ESG & Sustainability Consulting) Noida
CETIZION Verifica · Noida, Uttar Pradesh
Featured Full-time Sustainability Mid-level
Job Description
The ideal candidate will lead initiatives to generate and engage with business partners to build new business for the company. This candidate will be focused and have strong communication skills. They should be able to think critically when making plans and have a demonstrated ability to execute a particular strategy.
Responsibilities
Sales Strategy & Business Planning
- Develop and implement annual sales plans aligned with organizational growth objectives.
- Identify priority sectors, target accounts, and market segments for ESG, sustainability, HSE, and compliance consulting services.
- Develop account penetration strategies for large corporate clients and strategic accounts.
- Prepare monthly, quarterly, and annual sales forecasts and business development plans.
- Monitor market trends, competitor activities, and emerging consulting opportunities.
2. Lead Generation & Opportunity Management
- Build a strong pipeline of qualified business opportunities through:
- Industry networking
- Professional associations
- Conferences and events
- Digital platforms
- Strategic partnerships
- Client referrals
- Qualify leads based on client requirements, project scope, decision‑making process, and commercial potential.
- Maintain accurate sales pipeline tracking and ensure timely opportunity progression.
- Develop strategies to improve lead‑to‑conversion ratio.
3. Corporate Client Acquisition & Relationship Management
- Identify and engage potential clients including large corporates, multinational companies, financial institutions, investors, and industrial organizations.
- Build relationships with senior decision‑makers including CEOs, CXOs, ESG Heads, Sustainability Leaders, HSE Heads, and Operations Directors.
- Conduct client meetings, presentations, and business discussions to understand client challenges.
- Develop long‑term strategic partnerships with key customers.
- Maintain regular communication with existing clients to identify additional business opportunities.
4. Solution‑Based Selling & Consulting Business Development
- Understand client sustainability, ESG, environmental, social, and compliance requirements.
- Translate client needs into customized consulting solutions with support from technical teams.
- Present value propositions highlighting business benefits, risk reduction, regulatory compliance, and sustainability improvements.
- Promote consulting services including:
- Sustainability Reporting
- GHG Accounting & Carbon Management
- ESG Audits & Assessments
- HSE Consulting
- ISO Certification Support
- Sustainability Training Programs
5. Proposal Development & Commercial Management
- Lead preparation of technical and commercial proposals in coordination with consulting teams.
- Review client RFPs, RFQs, EOIs, and tender documents.
- Ensure proposals are submitted within timelines with strong commercial positioning.
- Support pricing strategy, commercial negotiations, and contract finalization.
- Maintain proposal database and track outcomes for continuous improvement.
6. Key Account Management
- Develop and execute account management plans for strategic clients.
- Identify cross‑selling and up‑selling opportunities within existing accounts.
- Maintain client satisfaction and ensure repeat business opportunities.
- Collect client feedback and coordinate with internal teams for service improvement.
- Develop strategic partnerships with:
- Industry associations
- Technical organizations
- Sustainability networks
- Universities and research institutions
- Other consulting organizations
- Identify collaboration opportunities for joint projects and market expansion.
- Maintain CRM and sales activity records.
- Prepare weekly and monthly sales reports covering:
- Proposal status
- Provide market intelligence and business insights to senior management.
9. Brand Development & Market Visibility
- Represent Cetizion Verifika at industry events, conferences, seminars, and business forums.
- Support thought leadership initiatives, webinars, newsletters, and LinkedIn campaigns.
- Promote company capabilities and strengthen market positioning.
- Coordinate with technical consultants, project managers, and leadership teams for smooth business execution.
- Share market insights and contribute to continuous improvement of sales processes.
- Support development of sales strategies, tools, and business growth initiatives
Qualifications
- Bachelor's degree or equivalent experience
- 3 - 4 years' prior industry related business development experience
- Strong communication and interpersonal skills
- Proven knowledge and execution of successful development strategies
- Focused and goal‑oriented