Business Development Manager

About Nisarg Agripreneurship Foundation

Nisarg Agripreneurship Foundation is a mission-focused organization dedicated to transforming lives through sustainable models rooted in nature-based approaches. Their work supports agripreneurs, local rural populations, and environmentally conscious ventures aimed at fostering enduring social and economic stability. Collaborating closely with various stakeholders, the foundation designs and executes initiatives to improve livelihoods, safeguard natural resources, and promote responsible entrepreneurship. Team members are involved with impactful projects that combine innovation with sustainability.

Role Overview

The Business Development Manager will spearhead the identification, development, and maintenance of key partnerships to further advance Nisarg’s programs and objectives. Based full-time at the Bhopal office, this role requires scouting new funding sources and partnership prospects, drafting proposals, and liaising with donors, government agencies, NGOs, and corporate collaborators. The manager will analyze relevant market and sector trends to build a robust pipeline of projects and nurture existing stakeholder connections.

This position entails close collaboration with program and operational teams to ensure that business development efforts are aligned with strategic goals. Responsibilities include tracking key performance indicators and delivering timely reports. Regular on-the-ground visits, public presentations, and active participation in networking and sector events are essential daily functions.

Qualifications and Skills Required

• Proven expertise in business development, partnership cultivation, and stakeholder engagement capable of sustaining long-term relationships.
• Experience in preparing proposals, managing fundraising campaigns, and handling grants, including creating concept notes, budgets, and impact assessment reports.
• Strong capability in performing market research, analyzing data, and applying strategic planning to uncover opportunities and guide decision-making.
• Exceptional communication, negotiation, and presentation prowess with fluency in English; familiarity with local languages is a plus.
• A background or keen interest in agripreneurship, rural development, environmental sustainability, or social impact fields is highly desirable.
• Readiness to work on-site in Bhopal, effectively engage with diverse teams, and carry out frequent field visits as needed.
• Academic qualifications include a Bachelor's or Master's degree in Business, Management, Development Studies, Agriculture, or related disciplines, or substantial equivalent experience.
• Well-developed organizational skills, self-driven attitude, and proficiency with productivity tools and basic digital platforms.