Recruitment announcement for the post of 4(Four) Business Development Executives
Application link - https://neatehub.accubate.app/ext/form/18973/1/apply
AGE LIMIT: Upper Age limit is 45 Years
REMUNERATION: A consolidated remuneration of Rs. 20,000/- (Twenty thousand only) per month
Application starts on 13th Jan 2026 and Last date for submission of applications is 20th Jan, 2026 midnight
ELIGIBILITY CRITERIA:
a. ESSENTIAL QUALIFICATION: Post Graduation/ Graduation preferably in Rural Development/Rural Management/Rural Marketing/ Business Management/Supply Chain Management/Economics/Entrepreneurship/Development Studies, Accounts. Preference will be given to candidates from premier institutions like AAU, CAU and other such institutions. The educational criteria will be relaxed, in case the candidate has higher relevant experience.
b. WORK EXPERIENCE: At least two (02) years of professional work experience in livelihoods promotion/value chain development/product marketing and sales. Field experience of working in a large-scale livelihood promotion program. Good communication skills in Assamese, Hindi and English. Proficiency in MS Office is must. Willing to travel extensively in the field for 10-15 days a month and provide hands-on mentoring to approximately 60-75 enterprises selected for support by the incubator.
(ii) JOB DESCRIPTION:
The Business Development Executive of the incubation project primarily focuses on the ground-level execution and coordination of entrepreneurship and livelihood initiatives. They act as the on-site link between the startups/entrepreneurs and the main incubation center, ensuring smooth program delivery and support.
Key Responsibilities
Program Execution & Monitoring: Coordinate the day-to-day operations and execution of assigned incubation programs, ensuring all activities and startup milestones are achieved on time.
Stakeholder Coordination: Liaise with local stakeholders, including government departments, partner organizations, community groups (like Self-Help Groups or SHGs), mentors, and investors.
Startup/Entrepreneur Support: Work closely with entrepreneurs to facilitate training, capacity-building activities, and provide technical assistance. This includes helping them access quality resources, develop business models, and make pitch decks.
Data Collection & Reporting: Conduct regular field visits to collect data, monitor project progress, identify challenges, and document case studies or success stories. They prepare detailed reports for the core management team and funding agencies.
Event Management: Support the planning and organization of workshops, training sessions, awareness programs, and other startup-centric events (e.g., pitching sessions, demo days).
Outreach & Mobilization: Conduct community outreach and mobilization efforts to identify and onboard potential entrepreneurs and startups into the incubation program
(iii) SUPERVISION:
The Business Development Executive does not have direct reports reporting to them however they guide and collaborate the work of other Business Development Executives who perform essentially the same work.
(iv) REPORTING:
As part of the Project Management Unit (PMU), the incumbent Business Development Executives will directly report to the assigned Business Manager.
TERMS AND CONDITIONS OF APPOINTMENT:
a. The nature of appointment is contractual and co-terminus with the project.
b. The appointment will be initially for a period of one year with a probation period of three months. Further extension will be based on review and assessment of performance.
c. The positions will require field travel extensively and expenses for travel will be paid separately.
d. The joining date will be decided based on the confirmation from the funding agency. Candidates who can join at a short notice are preferred. Shortlisted candidates should be prepared to attend personal interview (PI) at a short notice in Assam Agricultural University, Jorhat. The interviews are scheduled to take place in the last week of Jan 2026. (Helpdesk: aau.incubator@gmail.com)