Partnership & Alliances / Business Development Executive

India SME Forum is looking for a proactive and result-oriented professional for its Partnerships & Alliances / Business Development team. The candidate will be responsible for identifying new business opportunities, building strategic partnerships, engaging with key stakeholders, and developing collaborations to support the growth and development of MSMEs.

Key Responsibilities

• Identify and develop strategic partnerships with corporates, government bodies, industry associations, financial institutions, and other relevant stakeholders.
• Explore new business opportunities and establish collaborations that align with the organization's objectives.
• Build and maintain relationships with potential partners, clients, and institutional stakeholders.
• Conduct market research to identify prospective partners, industry trends, and business development opportunities.
• Prepare business proposals, presentations, partnership documents, and concept notes.
• Coordinate with internal teams to execute partnership initiatives, projects, workshops, and events.
• Conduct meetings, follow-ups, and negotiations to convert potential opportunities into successful collaborations.
• Represent the organization at industry events, conferences, and networking meetings.
• Maintain a database of prospective partners, track engagement activities, and prepare periodic progress reports.

Required Qualifications & Skills

• Bachelor's degree in Business Administration, Management, Marketing, or a related field. An MBA will be an added advantage.
• 13 years of relevant experience in business development, partnerships, alliances, or stakeholder management.
• Excellent communication, presentation, negotiation, and interpersonal skills.
• Strong networking and relationship-building abilities.
• Good research, analytical, and problem-solving skills.
• Proficiency in MS Office, particularly Excel and PowerPoint.
• Ability to manage multiple assignments, work independently, and coordinate with diverse stakeholders.
• Experience working with MSMEs, industry associations, corporates, or government organizations will be an advantage.