Sector Lead

Job Description

Role & responsibilities 1. Investment Target Achievement Deliver on sector-wise targets for number and value of investment proposals uploaded on the KUM portal. Ensure investor conversion from interest to application and further to construction and grounding phases. Maintain and manage a healthy pipeline of HOT, WARM, and COLD leads to meet shortand long-term targets. 2. Investor Identification & Engagement Conduct primary and secondary research to identify prospective investors and key decision-makers. Showcase Karnatakas value proposition and engage investors across multiple channels to assess and generate interest. Actively reach out to multinational companies, large manufacturers, and firms beyond Bengaluru to expand investment scope. Serve as the Single Point of Contact (SPOC) for all investor engagementsfacilitating endto- end coordination with KUM, KIADB, and other departments. 3. Sector Strategy & Promotion Analyze sector-specific trends and create tailored investment attraction plans for Karnataka. Continuously update the database of operating companies and ongoing investments in the sector to support outreach efforts. Build and nurture professional relationships with industry associations, trade bodies, and foreign chambers to scale outreach. 4. Investment Facilitation & Grounding Support investors throughout their journey from application to construction by resolving queries, coordinating land site visits, and ensuring necessary approvals and certifications. Assist investors in navigating state processes including land allocation, power/water access, incentives, and more. Push investment stages through critical milestones such as issuance of possession certificates by KIADB and commencement of construction. Page 4 of 5 5. Policy Advocacy & Government Liaison Act as a sector liaison to relevant Karnataka Government ministries, advocating for policy improvements and supporting specific regional/employment goals. Prepare white papers, research notes, and sector reports to inform policy discussions at the State and Central Government levels. 6. Performance Monitoring & Reporting Maintain an MIS to track investment proposals, sector progress, and pipeline health. Review progress on HOT, WARM, and COLD leads and initiate corrective actions as needed. Periodically assess strategy and execution gaps to ensure delivery of sector targets. 7. Marketing & Communication Support Create compelling sector-specific collaterals and pitch decks. Research on insights and content for investor presentations and outreach materials. 8. Budgeting & Expense Management Prepare budgets for sector events, investor outreach activities, travel, communication, and collaterals. Monitor and control expenses in line with the approved budgets. Preferred candidate profile (*) preferable to have done sales & marketing in a B2B or a B2G context; should have achieved targeted business results (*) should have worked in Trade Development Offices or Embassies and demonstrated success in attracting investment into the State as per targets (*) should have done road-shows or exhibitions or other such events to show-case opportunities (*) should have relevant experience working in the respective sectors Source-map sectors ( Aerospace and Defence, Core Manufacturing, ESDM, Semiconductor, Solar PV, Automobile, Auto Ancillary, E-Mobility FMCG, Pharma, Healthcare, Bio Technology, Capital Goods, Machine Tools, etc.)