Consulting Manager (India Office)

We are seeking a Consulting Manager with strong business development capabilities and extensive experience supporting private-sector clients with market entry, market surveys, site selection, and Greenfield project management.
The ideal candidate will also bring strong networks and hands-on experience engaging with government bodies, trade agencies, and industry associations—both in India and internationally.

This person will lead high-impact consulting teams, manage client relationships, and contribute to the continued growth of Tractus Asia’s consulting practice.

Location: Preferably Delhi–NCR (flexible for the right candidate)

Employment Type: Full-time / Contract

Industry: Private Sector Market Entry, Business Development & Economic Development

Language: Fluency in English and Hindi.

Experience Level: 6-10 years

Business Development & Client Growth (Primary Focus)

• Develop and execute strategies to expand Tractus Asia’s private-sector practice in India and across Asia.
• Build strong relationships with corporate clients, industry leaders, government agencies, investment promotion organizations, and trade associations.
• Identify, pursue, and convert new opportunities into long-term consulting engagements.
• Work closely with senior leadership to position and market Tractus Asia’s services.

Private Sector Consulting Delivery

• Lead consulting engagements focused on market entry, market and competitive assessments, regulatory analysis, and commercial feasibility studies.
• Drive location strategy and site selection projects, including cost benchmarking, labor analysis, logistics and supply chain evaluation, and incentives negotiation.
• Oversee Greenfield implementation projects—from feasibility and investment structuring to vendor coordination, construction oversight, and operational launch.
• Ensure delivery of high-quality, accurate, and strategically relevant outputs.

Leadership, Networks & Practice Management

• Assign resources and supervise consulting teams to deliver on time and within profitability targets.
• Mentor and develop junior and mid-level consultants.
• Leverage existing networks and sector relationships to support both business development and project execution.
• Actively contribute to global practice management and cross-office initiatives.

Experience

• Demonstrated success in business development and selling professional services.
• Established networks and direct experience working with government bodies, trade promotion agencies, and industry associations in India and abroad.
• Prior experience in market entry, market research, site selection, or project execution, ideally within a boutique or specialized consulting firm.
• Minimum 12 years of relevant consulting/business advisory experience, including 5+ years in a management role.
• Must have lived or worked in India for at least 5 years.

Education

• Bachelor’s degree from a top-tier university; honors preferred.
• Advanced degree in business, economics, engineering, management, or equivalent experience is an advantage.

Languages

• Fluency in English and Hindi.
• Additional languages (Spanish, French) are an advantage.

Personal Attributes and Other Requirements

• Strong analytical skills with experience in market analysis, financial analysis, and project management.
• Proven leadership abilities with experience managing multi-disciplinary teams.
• Willingness to travel domestically and internationally.
• Strong proficiency in MS Office; familiarity with analytical and design software is a plus.

At Tractus, you’ll experience:

• A steep learning curve with high-impact client exposure
• Cross-market project experience across Asia
• Training, mentoring, and a clear path toward senior leadership roles
• A collaborative, entrepreneurial environment where high performers can grow rapidly