Business Development Executive

Job Description Business Development Executive

Organization: BFSI Sector Skill Council of India

Department: Product & Projects

Location: Chennai, Tamil Nadu

Reports To: Head – Product & Special Projects

About the Role

The Product & Projects team is responsible for conceptualizing, designing, implementing, and monitoring skill development, financial literacy, employability, certification, and special projects in collaboration with government bodies, corporates, academic institutions, training partners, and industry stakeholders. The role involves end-to-end project execution, stakeholder management, product development, documentation, reporting, and ensuring timely delivery of initiatives aligned with the organization's mission.

Key Responsibilities

1. Product Development Design and develop new training products, certification programs, and learning solutions for the BFSI sector.

2. Project Management & Execution

Plan, execute, and monitor projects from inception to closure.

Prepare project plans, timelines, budgets, and implementation schedules.

Identify risks and implement mitigation strategies.

3. Stakeholder Management

Build and maintain relationships with industry partners, corporates, educational institutions, NGOs, and government departments.

Conduct meetings, presentations, workshops, and review sessions.

Coordinate with internal teams to ensure seamless project execution.

4. Coordination & Operations

Coordinate with trainers, assessment agencies, implementation partners, and vendors.

Travel as required for project implementation and stakeholder engagement.

Required Qualifications

Bachelor's or Master's degree in Management, Commerce, Finance, Business Administration, or related fields.

1–5 years of experience in project management, product development, CSR projects, education, skilling, consulting, or the BFSI sector.

Freshers with exceptional communication and project coordination skills may also be considered.

Desired Skills

Excellent written and verbal communication.

Strong project management and coordination abilities.

Advanced Microsoft Excel and data analysis.

Stakeholder and client relationship management.

Analytical and problem-solving skills.

Ability to manage multiple projects simultaneously.

Key Performance Indicators (KPIs)

Timely delivery of assigned projects.

Number of products/programs developed and launched.

Project quality and stakeholder satisfaction.

Achievement of project outcomes and impact metrics.

Compliance with project timelines, budgets, and quality standards.