Business Development Manager

Company Description Growthora Advisory Private Limited is a business consulting firm that supports startups, MSMEs, enterprises, NGOs, and institutions in building, growing, and scaling with clarity. The firm partners with organizations across their lifecycle, from incorporation and structuring to strategic growth, regulatory compliance, market expansion, fundraising support, and SME IPO advisory. Growthora combines practical business strategy with execution-focused guidance to help leaders navigate complex decisions confidently. Its core expertise spans business incorporation, growth strategy, compliance, capital advisory, global expansion, digital brand growth, and public market advisory. Guided by the principles of Strategize, Structure, Scale, Growthora provides focused, outcome-driven support for businesses preparing for their next milestone.

Role Description The Business Development Manager role is a full-time, on-site position based in Ahmedabad. The person in this role will identify and qualify new business opportunities, build and maintain client relationships across startups, MSMEs, and enterprises, and support the end-to-end sales cycle from lead generation to deal closure. Daily responsibilities include conducting market research, preparing pitches and proposals, coordinating client meetings, and collaborating with consulting teams to align solutions with client needs. The Business Development Manager will track business development metrics, maintain an updated sales pipeline, and contribute to strategic initiatives that drive revenue growth and market expansion. This role also involves representing Growthora at events, networking forums, and industry engagements to enhance brand visibility and partnership opportunities.

Qualifications

• Strong business development, sales, and client relationship management skills, with the ability to identify opportunities and convert them into long-term engagements.
• Proficiency in market research, lead generation, and pipeline management to support data-driven decision-making and targeted outreach.
• Excellent communication, presentation, and negotiation skills to engage stakeholders at different organizational levels.
• Solid understanding of business consulting, growth strategy, and compliance or fundraising concepts, preferably in startup or MSME ecosystems.
• Ability to collaborate with cross-functional teams, manage multiple priorities, and work in a fast-paced, advisory-led environment.
• Bachelors degree in Business, Management, Commerce, or a related field; an MBA or equivalent postgraduate qualification is an advantage.
• Prior experience in business development, consulting, financial services, or professional services is highly beneficial.
• Comfort with using CRM tools, productivity software, and digital communication platforms to manage client interactions and reporting.