Assistant Manager/ Senior Analyst (Business Development)- Urban, Infr

Role Overview

The individual will work with the Urban/Sustainable Cities Business Development Team based at the Headquarters (New Delhi). This role involves supporting the team in day-to-day business development operations and assisting project and technical teams in research, bid preparation, and submission for Expressions of Interest (EOIs) and Requests for Proposals (RFPs).

Role & responsibilities

• Identify and track business development opportunities within the allocated sector.
• Support day-to-day business development activities, including providing inputs for the preparation of Expressions of Interest (EOIs) and Technical Proposals.
• Conduct background research and analysis to strengthen and enhance technical proposals.
• Assist in assembling teams of consultants required for consultancy assignments and support the formatting and compilation of their CVs and credentials.
• Develop and maintain networks and partnerships with consultancy firms, institutions, and sector experts.
• Undertake various business developmentrelated tasks as required by the team.
• Support technical writing for proposals, concept notes, and related documents.
• Compile and maintain business development statistics, databases, and internal trackers.
• Manage and coordinate bid submissions on e-procurement portals, ensuring compliance with submission requirements and timelines.

Qualifications

Masters degree in environment field/ planning/ engineering or relevant.

Experience Requirements

2-5 years experience in Business Development, proposal preparation, response to RFP & EOI, e-procurement in a consulting firm.

Skills

Essential Skills

• Strong research and analytical abilities with excellent writing and documentation skills.
• Proficiency in MS Office tools (Word, PowerPoint, Excel) with strong presentation and formatting capabilities.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills, with the ability to clearly and concisely articulate complex information.
• Ability to work independently with minimal supervision while managing multiple tasks and deadlines.
• Strong interpersonal skills and the ability to work effectively in multi-cultural and multi-disciplinary teams.
• Experience or familiarity with proposal preparation, bid coordination, and business development processes.
• Understanding of e-procurement portals and online bid submission processes is desirable.
• Fluency in English, both written and spoken.

Preferred Skills

• Familiarity with AI tools and digital platforms that support research, proposal development, data analysis, and productivity.
• Experience in data tracking, BD analytics, or maintaining opportunity pipelines and trackers.