Senior Business Development Manager Vector India

8.0 - 10.0 years

15 - 20 Lacs

Hyderabad, Bengaluru

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Job Title: Senior Business Development Manager Job location: BLR Experience: 8-10 Years Department: Business Development & marketing Compensation: 15-20 LPA (based on annual Targets) Job Summary: AutoSec Innovation is a rapidly growing startup in the Automotive Cybersecurity and Embedded Engineering domain, and we are looking for a Senior Business Development Manager who is a hunter, strategist, and growth driver all in one. This role demands a highly proactive individual with a proven track record in selling technical services and solutions to OEMs, Tier-1 suppliers, and mobility technology companies. The selected candidate will spearhead sales pipeline generation, partnership development, client onboarding, and account growth, playing a pivotal role in establishing AutoSec as a premium partner in the automotive ecosystem. This is a high-impact role with immense autonomy, and it is ideally suited for someone who thrives in a fast-paced, early-stage startup environment and is ready to roll up their sleeves to build the revenue engine from the ground up. Key Responsibilities: 1. Business Development & Pipeline Generation • Identify and create business opportunities across domains like: o Automotive Cybersecurity (ISO 21434, UN R155, TARA, CSMS) o HSM integration, Secure Flash, Secure Boot, Penetration Testing o Functional Safety (ISO 26262) o AUTOSAR (Classic) o Embedded • Develop and execute outreach strategies using industry events, LinkedIn campaigns, referrals, cold emails, and networking groups. • Generate qualified leads and schedule high-quality meetings/demos for technical and delivery teams. 2. Client Engagement & Proposal Management • Own client relationships from the first pitch to final negotiation and closure. • Conduct client discovery sessions, understand technical needs, and present tailored solutions. • Draft and lead proposal creation, pricing structures, and SoW development. • Maintain regular communication with prospects and clients through structured follow-ups. 3. Strategic Growth & Partnerships • Identify and develop channel partnerships, alliances, and technology collaborations. • Represent AutoSec at trade fairs, summits, conferences, and roundtables. • Build long-term strategic accounts and foster client retention with cross selling/up-selling strategies. 4. Sales Process & CRM Management • Maintain organized CRM with deal stages, follow-ups, revenue forecasting, and KPI tracking. • Work with leadership on sales goals, resource planning, and quarterly revenue targets. • Provide structured reporting on pipeline status, client feedback, and competitor landscape. 5. Cross-Functional Collaboration • Collaborate with Engineering, Delivery, and Compliance teams to align on capability decks, effort estimates, and delivery feasibility. • Coordinate with Marketing (or independently lead campaigns) to support email campaigns, case study creation, brochures, and client decks. Skills and Qualifications: Education: • B.E./B.Tech in Electronics/Computer Science/Embedded Systems • MBA in Marketing, Strategy, or Technology Management (preferred but not mandatory) Must-Have Skills: • 810 years of business development experience in Automotive OEM1- Tier 1 & Services • Deep domain understanding in: o Automotive Cybersecurity (ISO 21434, Secure ECUs, IDPS) o Functional Safety (ISO 26262) o Embedded Software / AUTOSAR • Proven track record of achieving revenue and sales growth targets • Excellent communication, storytelling, and negotiation skills • Experience preparing RFIs/RFPs, SoWs, and capability proposals Tools & Platforms: • CRM tools (HubSpot, Zoho, Salesforce, or similar) • Proposal tools (MS PowerPoint, Word, DocuSign) • Familiarity with LinkedIn Sales Navigator and B2B lead generation tools Start-Up Culture Fit: • Strong entrepreneurial spirit with a builder mindset • Hands-on with both strategic sales and ground-level prospecting • Self-motivated, target-driven, and not afraid to fail fast and learn quickly • Comfortable working in ambiguity, multitasking, and taking end-to-end ownership

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