Business Development Manager

About Indian Council for Politics and Research

The Indian Council for Politics and Research specializes in integrating political strategy with robust data-oriented research to support impactful electoral campaigns. The organization assists candidates in crafting election narratives using detailed planning, cutting-edge tools, and customized campaign strategies. Their mission centers on empowering political leaders to develop campaigns that align with the diverse aspirations of voters, aiming to promote meaningful leadership beyond just winning elections. Team members engage with candidates to create compelling narratives that captivate voters, enhance democratic practices, and shape public debates.

Role Overview

We are looking for a Business Development Manager based in Lucknow with a hybrid working model, allowing partial work-from-home days. This full-time position involves identifying new business prospects among political candidates, parties, and affiliated organizations while maintaining and growing existing client relationships. The role demands proposal development, pitching research and strategic services, and negotiating contracts to increase revenue.

Key Responsibilities

• Conduct market research and stakeholder analysis to identify growth opportunities.
• Collaborate with research and strategy teams to tailor offerings aligning with client needs.
• Manage a structured sales pipeline and maintain comprehensive reporting.
• Represent the organization at relevant events and forums.
• Forge and sustain strategic partnerships to expand the organization's network.
• Gather client feedback to inform continuous service enhancement.

Candidate Qualifications

• Proven expertise in business development, sales, and client relationship management.
• Experience in strategic planning and opportunity identification within dynamic markets.
• Excellent communication, presentation, and negotiation skills.
• Ability to work collaboratively with multidisciplinary teams integrating research, strategy, and operations.
• Background or strong interest in politics, public policy, or social research is highly desirable.
• Bachelor’s degree in Business, Political Science, Public Policy, Marketing, or related areas. Advanced degrees are favorable.
• Familiarity with CRM platforms, basic data analytics, and productivity software such as spreadsheet and presentation tools.
• Capable of working independently, juggling multiple tasks, and thriving in a fast-moving, campaign-oriented environment.