Manager - Business Development - Utility

Job Description

Role & responsibilities: 1) Market Intelligence & Opportunity Identification Track upcoming transmission projects in state, central & private utilities. Identify tenders floated by PGCIL, State TRANSCOs, PSUs & Other Agencies involved. Maintain a pipeline of potential projects, including Inter & Intra state grid connections, green energy corridors, railway electrification, RE integration, Highway projects, and smart grid initiatives. 2) Customer & Stakeholder Relationship Management Identify, build, and maintain strong relationships with: Power Grid Corporation of India (PGCIL) State Transmission Utilities (e.g., GETCO, MSETCL, TGTRANSCO, UPPTCL, HVPNL, KPTCL, etc.) EPC contractors (With major focus on Mid-Sized& Small EPCs) Regular interactions with TRANSCOs & DISCOMs and other stakeholders for early influence. 3) Tender Monitoring & Bid Management Daily monitoring of tender portals. Coordinate with the tendering and estimation teams for timely and competitive bid submissions. Analyse tender specifications and ensure compliance. 4) Sales Target Achievement Add accounts/EPCs to the existing base, supporting sales team with more enquiries to expand Funnel. Focus on supporting sales for order book growth and conversion of identified leads into orders. 5) Strategic Account Management Develop key account strategies for major clients (e.g., PGCIL, TRSNACOs, etc.). Ensure repeat business through high service quality and proactive engagement. 6) Competitor & Price Benchmarking Maintain a database of competitor activities, pricing trends, and market share. Benchmark your company's offerings and pricing against competitors to develop a winning edge. 7) Regulatory & Policy Awareness Stay updated on CEA, CERC, MNRE, MoP, and state-level policy changes. Identify how policy shifts (e.g., privatization, RE targets, grid reforms) create new BD opportunities. 8) Marketing & Brand Positioning Represent the company at exhibitions (ELECRAMA, REI, etc.), industry events, and technical seminars. Contribute to brochures, presentations, and technical proposals tailored for the power transmission sector. 9) Internal Coordination Act as the interface between customer and internal departments: Engineering/design (for custom tower/pole solutions) Production (to align delivery schedules) Finance (for bid bonds, BGs, and credit approvals) 10) MIS & Reporting Weekly reporting on: Customer visits and interactions Tender status Order book and sales funnel updates Competitor intelligence Use CRM tools for tracking opportunities and action plans. Preferred candidate profile Engage in technical discussions with clients and consultants. Present techno-commercial proposals, especially where innovation or alternative solutions are involved (e.g., Y-Poles, compact lines, monopoles in urban areas).