Business Development Manager

• Identify and develop new business opportunities for Halal Indias certification and related services.

• Explore opportunities to increase service uptake among existing clients through appropriate cross-selling and upselling.

• Generate leads, conduct market research, follow up on prospective clients, and convert leads into business opportunities.

• Develop strategies to expand the client base and achieve assigned business development targets.

• Build and maintain a database of prospective clients across relevant industries.

• Identify potential international markets and industries where Halal certification services may create business opportunities.

• Explore opportunities to support Indian manufacturers and exporters seeking access to global markets.

• Build connections with exporters, manufacturers, trade associations, and relevant international stakeholders.

• Research market trends, buyer requirements, certification expectations, and emerging opportunities in target export markets.

Preferred candidate profile

• Graduate or postgraduate in Business Administration, Marketing, International Business, Export Management, or a related field.
• Experience in business development, client relationship management, customer success, sales, or market expansion, preferably in certification services, food industry, or export-oriented sectors.
• Strong ability to build and maintain relationships with clients, manufacturers, exporters, industry associations, and government stakeholders.
• Experience in client servicing, post-certification support, client retention, feedback management, and identifying opportunities for additional services.
• Ability to identify and develop business opportunities among MSMEs, small-scale industries, food manufacturers, seafood processors, and other relevant sectors.
• Knowledge of export markets, international trade, and industry-specific certification requirements will be an added advantage.
• Ability to coordinate with government ministries, trade associations, export promotion councils, and industry bodies to develop strategic partnerships.
• Strong communication, presentation, negotiation, networking, and business development skills.
• Willingness to travel for client meetings, industry visits, business development activities, and networking events.
• Proactive, target-oriented, and capable of independently developing new business opportunities while maintaining long-term client relationships.
• Good analytical, reporting, and follow-up skills, with proficiency in MS Office and client database management.
• Candidates with experience in Halal certification, conformity assessment, certification services, or export-oriented industries will be preferred.