Website:
madrascampers.in
Job details:
Company Description Madras Campers is an experiential learning and outdoor adventure company that takes learning beyond classrooms into real-world environments. Founded in 2021, the organization designs structured, outcome-driven journeys that blend adventure, education, leadership, and nature-based learning for individuals and institutions. Programs serve schools, colleges, corporate teams, kids and teens, women-only groups, and broader communities through camping, trekking, stargazing, and cultural immersions. Each experience emphasizes real-world learning, life skills, connection with nature and community, safety, and sustainable travel. Madras Campers runs over 100 programs annually, partners with more than 90 institutions, and operates across Tamil Nadu and beyond, helping participants grow outside their comfort zones.
Role Description The Business Development Manager is a full-time, on-site role based in Chennai. This role is responsible for identifying and pursuing new business opportunities with schools, colleges, corporate clients, and community organizations, and for nurturing long-term partnerships. Day-to-day activities include prospecting and lead generation, conducting meetings and presentations, developing proposals, and closing contracts for experiential learning and outdoor programs. The Business Development Manager will collaborate with program and operations teams to align offerings with client needs, track sales pipelines and performance metrics, and support marketing initiatives and campaigns. The role also involves market research, attending relevant events, and representing Madras Campers as a trusted partner in experiential learning and adventure-based education.
Qualifications
- Strong business development and sales skills, including lead generation, client relationship management, and negotiation.
- Experience in partnership building with educational institutions, corporate organizations, or community groups.
- Ability to conduct market research, identify growth opportunities, and support strategic planning.
- Excellent communication and presentation skills, with the ability to convey value propositions clearly to diverse audiences.
- Organizational and project coordination skills to manage multiple accounts, proposals, and timelines.
- Comfort working in the experiential learning, outdoor, or travel sector; prior experience in education, training, or HR is an advantage.
- Bachelor’s degree in Business, Marketing, Management, or a related field; equivalent professional experience may be considered.
- Proactive mindset, ability to work independently and in teams, with a strong interest in learning, leadership development, and nature-based experiences.
- Willingness to travel within and outside Tamil Nadu for client meetings, programs, and events as required.
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