# Business Development & EXIM

> Weekday AI · Ahmedabad, India · Full-time · Posted 2026-09-24

**Salary:** INR 300,000–1,200,000

**Workplace:** on_site

**Department:** Weekday's Client via platform

## Description

𝗧𝗵𝗶𝘀 𝗿𝗼𝗹𝗲 𝗶𝘀 𝗳𝗼𝗿 𝗼𝗻𝗲 𝗼𝗳 𝘁𝗵𝗲 𝗪𝗲𝗲𝗸𝗱𝗮𝘆'𝘀 𝗰𝗹𝗶𝗲𝗻𝘁𝘀

𝗦𝗮𝗹𝗮𝗿𝘆 𝗿𝗮𝗻𝗴𝗲: 𝗥𝘀 𝟯𝟬𝟬𝟬𝟬𝟬 - 𝗥𝘀 𝟭𝟮𝟬𝟬𝟬𝟬𝟬 (𝗶𝗲 𝗜𝗡𝗥 𝟯-𝟭𝟮 𝗟𝗣𝗔)

Experience: 5+ yrs

Location: Ahmedabad, Gujarat, India

Job Type: Full-time

We are looking for a dynamic and commercially driven **Assistant Manager – Business Development & EXIM** to support business growth, defence and aerospace procurement activities, and international trade compliance.

The role combines **business development, bid management, export-import operations, regulatory licensing, and stakeholder coordination**. The ideal candidate will have hands-on experience with DGFT licensing, SCOMET and export-control requirements, restricted goods compliance, defence procurement processes, and RFP/RFQ management.

## Requirements

Key Responsibilities

-   Identify and pursue new business opportunities across **Defence & Aerospace** markets.
-   Support business development activities for domestic and international customers, government agencies, PSUs, OEMs, and strategic partners.
-   Manage and coordinate **RFPs, RFQs, EOIs, tenders, and bid-management activities**.
-   Review tender and procurement documents and coordinate with internal teams for technical and commercial submissions.
-   Build and maintain professional relationships with customers, defence organisations, government stakeholders, and industry partners.
-   Coordinate **DGFT and relevant import-export licences, authorisations, and approvals** for defence and aerospace products.
-   Manage EXIM compliance requirements for restricted, controlled, and dual-use goods.
-   Coordinate with **DGFT, Customs, Ministry of Defence, and other regulatory authorities** for required approvals and clearances.
-   Ensure compliance with applicable **Foreign Trade Policy (FTP), SCOMET, export-control, and customs requirements**.
-   Monitor licence validity, utilisation, renewals, and associated regulatory documentation.
-   Prepare, review, and maintain import-export and regulatory documentation.
-   Track licensing, approval, and compliance timelines to ensure timely completion of regulatory requirements.
-   Support audits, inspections, compliance reviews, and regulatory assessments related to EXIM operations.
-   Coordinate with international OEMs, suppliers, partners, and internal stakeholders on trade and procurement requirements.
-   Support government procurement, defence acquisition, and related commercial processes.
-   Maintain accurate records of licences, approvals, submissions, correspondence, and compliance activities.
-   Identify potential regulatory or commercial risks and escalate issues appropriately.

What Makes You a Great Fit

-   **5+ years of experience** in Business Development, EXIM, international trade, defence procurement, or a closely related function.
-   Hands-on experience with **DGFT licensing, SCOMET, export-import compliance, customs processes, and regulatory documentation**.
-   Strong understanding of **RFP/RFQ management, tendering, bidding, and government procurement processes**.
-   Experience working with defence, aerospace, homeland security, manufacturing, government, or other regulated industries is preferred.
-   Practical knowledge of import-export regulations, licensing procedures, and export-control requirements.
-   Experience coordinating with **DGFT, Customs, Ministry of Defence, or other government and regulatory authorities**.
-   Exposure to international OEMs, suppliers, strategic partners, or cross-border business environments.
-   Understanding of defence procurement, offset programmes, or related government contracting processes is an advantage.
-   Strong business development and commercial awareness with the ability to identify and pursue opportunities.
-   Excellent communication, negotiation, stakeholder-management, and coordination skills.
-   Strong attention to detail and ability to manage complex regulatory documentation and timelines.
-   Ability to work effectively across business development, legal, compliance, finance, technical, and operations teams.
-   Bachelor's degree in **Engineering, Business, International Trade, or a related discipline** is preferred.

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