Business development manager – partnerships & events

Business Development Manager – Partnerships & Events

Location: Bengaluru, Hybrid

Reports To: Director - Growth

We're hiring a Business Development Manager to drive strategic business development for Link's global innovation consulting practice. Reporting to the leadership, you'll be a part of enterprise sales and client engagement for our consulting and open innovation offerings, with a strong focus on government/institutional partnerships and flagship event ownership.

You'll build meaningful relationships with innovation, digital, and transformation leaders across sectors, both in India and globally, helping them solve complex challenges and shape what's next for their business.

WHAT YOU'LL DO

Business Development

Drive revenue growth by acquiring new clients and expanding relationships with existing accounts. Develop a pipeline of enterprise opportunities aligned with Link's consulting and innovation offerings. Engage with senior stakeholders (CXOs, Innovation/Strategy Heads, R& D Leads) across geographies. Collaborate with internal experts to design tailored value propositions and coordinate pre-sales efforts.

Partnerships & Government Relations

Lead government and institutional partnerships (state departments, trade bodies, embassies/consulates) to unlock venues, endorsements, and policy-linked opportunities. Coordinate with government stakeholders and delegations (ministers, secretaries, consulates) for event inaugurations, endorsements, and partnerships.

Event Leadership

Own end-to-end planning and execution of flagship innovation events and summits — sponsorship, logistics, stakeholder coordination, and government liaison. Represent Link at industry events, ecosystem meetups, and client sessions to build visibility and networks.

WHAT WE'RE LOOKING FOR

5+ years of experience in B2 B sales, consulting, or innovation advisory. Experience managing government or public-sector stakeholders (state departments, PSUs, embassies) is a strong plus. Demonstrated experience organizing large-scale events or summits (150+ attendees), including sponsor management and on-ground execution. A global outlook with the ability to engage clients across different regions and cultures. Excellent communication, storytelling, and relationship-building skills.