Expanding Our Horizons: Business Development Manager Role in India & APR

At Inspirational Group, we are driven by a bold vision: to inspire, connect, and grow leaders across the world. As part of our exciting expansion into India and the Asia-Pacific region, we are creating new opportunities to bring our expertise to more organisations and leaders.

To power this growth, we are seeking a dynamic Business Development Manager to join our India & APR operations, based in Maharashtra. This is more than a role, it’s a chance to help shape the next chapter of our global story.

About Us

We are a leading global Human Performance & Leadership Development consultancy with a strong track record of delivering bespoke solutions in team development, communication, coaching, and commerciality.

We work with leading global clients across various sectors, offering a variety of developmental offerings whether conducted as large-scale multi-modular programmes or shorter, targeted interventions. Alongside our face-to-face expertise, we also provide digital learning and unique online experiences.

Our India & APR operations have been delivering high-impact interventions for over a decade, and our belief remains clear: only by creating, nurturing, and developing the very best leaders will we truly shape a better tomorrow.

Role Overview

We are looking for a driven, well-connected, and insights-led Business Development Manager who will help expand our client base across Maharashtra.

The ideal candidate will be:

• Passionate about Learning & Development.
• Skilled in consultative selling.
• Experienced in building strong relationships with HR, L&D, and senior business stakeholders.

Key Responsibilities

Lead Generation & Pipeline Building

• Identify and pursue new business opportunities with corporate clients across new sectors.
• Leverage existing networks in the HR/L&D ecosystem to generate high-quality leads.

Client Engagement & Relationship Management 

• Build relationships with decision-makers (CHROs, L&D Heads, Business Leaders).
• Represent the firm’s capabilities credibly in sales meetings, events, and forums.

Solutioning & Proposal Development

• Collaborate with internal consultants and designers to create tailored solutions.
• Write or co-create compelling proposals that address client-specific challenges.

Market Intelligence & Strategy

• Stay updated on L&D trends, challenges, and competitor activity.
• Share insights internally to help shape go-to-market strategies.

Revenue Ownership

• Own quarterly BD targets and conversion metrics.
• Drive repeat business through account nurturing and client satisfaction.

Key Requirements

• Experience: 5–10 years in business development, ideally in L&D, HR consulting, or professional services.
• Network: Strong existing relationships in the Mumbai corporate landscape, particularly within HR, L&D, and Talent functions.
• Industry Knowledge: Solid understanding of leadership development, team interventions, coaching, and OD tools.
• Skills:
  • Exceptional communication and interpersonal skills.
  • Consultative sales approach and storytelling ability.
  • Strong presentation and proposal-writing skills.
  • Self-starter with an entrepreneurial mindset.
• Education: Graduate/Postgraduate in Business, HR, Psychology, or a related field preferred.

What We Offer:

• A high-autonomy role with the opportunity to shape client portfolios.
• Collaboration with a seasoned team of facilitators, coaches, and L&D designers.
• Access to global best practices in leadership development.
• Competitive remuneration and performance-linked incentives.

Application Instructions

If you’re ready to make an impact and drive growth in one of the most dynamic markets in the world, we’d love to hear from you.

📩 Please email your CV and a short cover note outlining your L&D exposure and business development experience to riya.arora@inspirational-group.sozowebdesign.co.uk.

This role is not just about business development. It’s about helping us expand our global presence, deepen our client partnerships, and deliver transformational leadership experiences across India and the APR business.