Job Description

Location: Mumbai, Maharashtra, India

Role: Senior Manager - CSR Relations, Mumbai
Experience: 8-12 years
Salary: 12-14 LPA (Fixed) + 3 LPA (Variables)

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Role Overview:

The Senior Manager – Corporate Relations will play a pivotal role in driving sustainable growth for the consulting firm by building high-value client relationships, shaping winning proposals, and expanding advisory engagements with measurable impact. The role combines strategic business development, client advisory, client servicing, and leadership to position the firm as a trusted partner delivering outcomes not just services.

Key Responsibilities:

1. Growth Strategy & Market Expansion:

    

   • Design and execute business development strategies aligned with consulting priorities.

      

      

   • Identify opportunities in sectors like CSR advisory and Corporate Volunteering.

      

      

   • Build a robust pipeline across priority accounts and geographies.

      

      

2. Client & Partner Engagement:

    

   • Cultivate senior-level relationships with clients, funders, and foundations.

      

      

   • Act as a thought partner to co-create value-driven solutions for complex challenges.

      

      

   • Lead strategic partnerships and manage account scaling.

      

      

3. Proposal Leadership & Deal Closure:

    

   • Lead end-to-end proposal development, including pricing and negotiations.

      

      

   • Collaborate with teams to craft compelling, insight-led pitches.

      

      

4. Thought Leadership & Market Positioning:

    

   • Contribute to the firm's agenda through sector briefs and insights.

      

      

   • Represent the firm at industry platforms and policy dialogues.

      

      

   • Monitor sector trends and funding landscapes.

      

      

5. Internal Leadership & Reporting:

    

   • Mentor junior team members and strengthen internal CRM discipline.

      

      

   • Monitor pipeline health and report on growth metrics to leadership.

Qualifications & Experiences:

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  Experience: MBA or equivalent postgraduate qualification, with 8 –12 years of experience in consulting, partnerships, or institutional business development.

   

• Competencies:

   

  • Strategic and consultative selling.

     

     

  • Senior-level client relationship management.

     

     

  • Strong understanding of CSR advisory and Corporate Volunteering.

     

     

  • Expertise in commercial structuring and proposal development.

     

     

  • Exceptional executive communication and negotiation skills.

     

     

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  Interpersonal Traits: * Must be outcome-oriented with a strong sense of purpose.

   

  • Ability to act as a trusted advisor and navigate high-stakes, ambiguous consulting environments.

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Hiring Note: Applications will be reviewed on rolling basis. This job is first posted on March 5, 2026 on Ground Zero