Sector Lead

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.

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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.)