Business Development & Partnerships Manager

Business Development & Partnerships Manager
Location: Ahmedabad (Studio based)

Company: Trove (a Curated Gifting Studio)

Experience: 1+ years

Education: Graduate

Working Days: 6 days/week

Compensation: Fixed Salary + Performance Linked Incentives

About Trove Trove is a curated gifting studio focused on creating thoughtfully designed gifting solutions for personal occasions and corporate needs. From elegant hampers to bespoke corporate gifts, Trove focuses on creating memorable and meaningful gifting experiences.

As we expand, we are looking for a Business Development & Partnerships Manager who can build strong relationships and generate new business opportunities.

Role Overview
The BD & Partnerships Manager will be responsible for developing partnerships with wedding planners, event planners, and corporate clients, and generating recurring business opportunities for Trove.

This role requires a proactive, people-oriented professional who is comfortable with field visits, networking, and relationship management.

Key Responsibilities

• Business Development
  •Identify and develop new business opportunities within the corporate and events ecosystem.
  •Generate leads through research, networking, referrals, and cold outreach.
  •Conduct cold calls, emails, and LinkedIn outreach to connect with potential clients.

• Client Acquisition
  • Schedule and conduct meetings with:
  o Wedding planners
  o Event planners
  o Corporate HR/Admin teams
  o Procurement teams
  • Present Trove's gifting solutions and pitch customized offerings.
  
• Relationship Management
  • Build long-term relationships with partners to generate repeat business and referrals.
  •Maintain regular engagement with key contacts in the industry.
• Sales Pipeline Management
  •Maintain a structured pipeline of leads and opportunities.
  • Track meetings, follow-ups, and conversions.
• Market Presence
  • Represent Trove in networking events, industry meetups, and local business communities when required.
  • Stay updated on trends in corporate gifting and wedding gifting.

Skills & Qualifications
• Graduate in any discipline
• 1+ years of experience in Sales or Business Development
• Preferably experience in corporate sales, events, hospitality, or luxury products
• Strong communication and presentation skills
• Comfortable with cold outreach and field sales
• Self-driven with strong ownership and initiative
• Willing to spend significant time on field meetings and networking

What We Oer
• Fixed salary + performance-linked incentives
• Opportunity to work closely with the founder
• Exposure to the wedding, events, and corporate gifting ecosystem
• Opportunity to grow with a fast-evolving brand