Position Title: Business Development Manager

Location: Ambika Estate Part-2, Near Science City, Ahmedabad, Gujarat 382721

Industry: Industrial Automation / Smart Manufacturing

Experience Level: 4-6 years

Work Location: Office + Client Visit PAN India (Travelling as per business requirement)

About Our Client

Our client is a leading organization in the robotic automation industry, dedicated to delivering innovative

and efficient automation solutions. Operating at the intersection of engineering, information technology,

and operations, they enable seamless integration across disciplines. In a fast-growing environment, our

client emphasizes structure and process excellence, offering opportunities to shape core documentation

practices from the ground up.

Role Overview

We are seeking a technically strong and commercially driven Business Development Manager to build and

qualify high-value opportunities in Industrial Automation and Manufacturing Solutions. This role focuses

on converting marketing-generated leads into technically approved, sales-ready opportunities through

structured discovery, solution conceptualization, and strategic account engagement. The ideal candidate

understands automation solutions, customer pain points in manufacturing, and can bridge the gap

between technical teams and commercial closure.

Key Responsibilities

Funnel Development & Lead Generation
Identify and engage potential prospects from marketing-generated leads.
Conduct thorough analysis and qualification of incoming leads to assess business potential.
Understand customer requirements and prepare preliminary/budgetary proposals aligned with

client needs.

Follow up consistently on qualified leads to convert them into viable business opportunities.
Deliver technical presentations and propose appropriate solutions in response to RFQs, in

coordination with the technical team.

Opportunity Qualification & Account Strategy
Conduct discovery discussions to understand customer challenges, operational gaps, and solution

requirements.

Collaborate with internal technical teams to develop and present tailored technical solutions.
Identify key decision-makers and map the customer's buying process.
Develop and implement account penetration strategies to strengthen engagement and increase

conversion probability.

Obtain client approval on the proposed technical solution and formally hand over qualified

opportunities to the Sales team for final negotiations and closure.

Strategic Partnerships & Alliances
Identify and establish channel partnerships, technology alliances, and referral networks to expand

market reach.

Build and maintain strong relationships with industry associations and ecosystem partners.
Explore co-selling models and joint solution development opportunities to drive incremental

revenue.

Market Intelligence & Competitive Positioning
Monitor competitor offerings, pricing strategies, and market positioning.
Provide structured market intelligence and insights to leadership to support strategic decision

making.

Contribute to strengthening the company's value proposition and go-to-market strategy.
CRM Management & Reporting
Maintain accurate and up-to-date records of leads, opportunities, and pipeline stages in the CRM

system.

Prepare revenue forecasts based on opportunity progression and pipeline health.
Share weekly and monthly Business Development performance reports, including key metrics and

conversion analysis.

Key Skills & Competencies

4–6 years of progressive experience in Business Development or B2B Technical Sales within

Automation, Capital Equipment, Industrial Machinery, Manufacturing Solutions, or Technology

driven organizations.

Demonstrated experience in managing the end-to-end lead lifecycle, including lead qualification,

requirement analysis, solution conceptualization, and opportunity creation.

Proven track record of converting marketing-qualified leads into sales-qualified opportunities

through structured follow-ups and consultative engagement.

Hands-on experience in understanding RFQs/RFPs, preparing techno-commercial or budgetary

proposals, and coordinating with cross-functional technical teams to develop customized

solutions.

Experience in delivering technical presentations, product demonstrations, and solution
walkthroughs to mid-to-senior level stakeholders.
Strong exposure to opportunity qualification methodologies and account mapping, including

identification of decision-makers and buying processes.

Experience working closely with Sales teams by transitioning technically approved opportunities

for commercial negotiation and final closure.

Proven ability to build strategic partnerships, channel alliances, or referral networks to expand

business reach.

Working knowledge of CRM systems for pipeline management, forecasting, opportunity tracking,

and performance reporting.

Exposure to competitive analysis, market intelligence gathering, and contribution to go-to-market

strategy development.

Qualifications

Bachelor's Degree in Engineering (Mechanical / Electrical / Mechatronics /Robotics preferred).
MBA in Marketing, Sales, or Business Management (Preferred)
Prior experience in manufacturing or automation industry – Highly desirable

To Apply

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Business Development Manager (BDM)