Manager - Govt Relations & Business Development

Job Description:

Manager – Government Relations & Business Development

About IA-Meetings

IA-Meetings is a leading Professional Conference Organizer (PCO) and Association Management Company (AMC) with over 25 years of expertise in delivering impactful national and international events. With operations across India and presence in Singapore, Dubai, UK, and Germany, we specialize in working with associations, corporates, and government bodies.

We are now seeking a Government Relations & Business Development Manager to build strategic relationships with ministries, departments, and PSUs, act as a liaison officer, and help IA-Meetings secure and manage government tenders and projects.

Key Responsibilities:

• Act as a liaison officer between IA-Meetings and Central & State Government bodies, PSUs, and regulatory agencies.
• Facilitate meetings, representations, and follow-ups with officials and decision-makers.
• Monitor upcoming tenders, RFPs, and empanelment's relevant to MICE, events, and association management.
• Support the management in relationship building to ensure favourable visibility for IA-Meetings.
• Draft and submit proposals, EOIs, and technical/financial bids in coordination with the operations & finance teams.
• Build and nurture strong networks with senior bureaucrats, procurement officers, and policy influencers.
• Ensure compliance with government procedures, procurement norms, and statutory requirements.
• Represent IA-Meetings at government exhibitions, industry forums, and stakeholder meetings.
• Track policy developments and provide insights on business opportunities within the government sector.

Desired Candidate Profile:

• Experience: 7–12 years in government liaison, public affairs, or institutional sales
• Salary: 70000K-100000K
• Network: Established contacts across ministries, state departments, and PSUs.
• Skills:
• Strong networking and relationship-building abilities.
• In-depth understanding of government tendering and procurement processes (GeM, CPP Portal, empanelments).
• Excellent communication, representation, and negotiation skills.
• Ability to prepare and review bids, MoUs, and compliance documents.
• Education: Graduate/Postgraduate (MBA/MPP/MA in Political Science, Public Administration, or related fields preferred).
• Professional with integrity, discretion, and confidence in dealing with senior officials.