Mithun Sood

Business Development Manager

Melbourne, Victoria, Australia18 yrs 11 mos experience

Key Highlights

  • Expert in leading multi-million-dollar proposals
  • Proven track record in strategic business development
  • Strong focus on client-centric solutions and partnerships
Stackforce AI infers this person is a Business Development Executive with expertise in Infrastructure and Energy sectors.

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Skills

Core Skills

Strategic Pursuit LeadershipBusiness DevelopmentStrategic PlanningBid Management

Other Skills

Cross-functional Team LeadershipStrategic PartnershipsCommercial ManagementPresalesOpportunity IdentificationCommercial AwarenessCustomer Relationship Management (CRM)Relationship DevelopmentBusiness-to-Business (B2B)Professional ServicesMarket ResearchData AnalyticsOrganization SkillsPositioning (Marketing)Market Planning

About

Aligning Strategy, Capability, and Clients for Winning Outcomes I am a Strategic Pursuits and Business Development Executive focused on bridging the gap between high-level strategy and winning execution. With experience spanning the US, ANZ, and EMEA, I help organizations navigate complex markets in Transport, Energy, Built Environment, and Infrastructure sectors to capture untapped opportunities and drive sustainable revenue. I specialize in market differentiation, translating complex organizational capabilities into value-driven solutions that win contracts and build long-term client loyalty. My approach is rooted in a “Global Perspective, Local Execution” mindset, having successfully led cross-functional teams across diverse regulatory and cultural landscapes. AREAS OF IMPACT • Strategic Pursuits Leadership: Leading high-stakes, multi-million-dollar proposals and strategic pursuits, delivering wins in competitive markets and driving long-term client partnerships. • Capture & Market Growth: Identifying market gaps, designing actionable pursuit strategies, and executing end-to-end capture plans. • Transformation & Innovation: Championing digital transformation and modernizing business development processes to improve efficiency and outcomes. • Executive Partnership: Trusted advisor to C-suite leaders, aligning organizational development with commercial objectives to secure competitive advantage. • Inclusive Leadership: People-first leader fostering diverse, high-performing teams where innovation thrives and collective strengths are harnessed. CORE COMPETENCIES Major Pursuits & Capture Leadership | Strategic Planning | Go-to-Market Strategy | Client Centricity | Stakeholder Engagement | Cross-functional Leadership | Project Management | Business Development | Business Innovation | Digital Transformation | Process Optimization | Operational Excellence

Experience

18 yrs 11 mos
Total Experience
2 yrs
Average Tenure
9 mos
Current Experience

Honeywell

Large Projects Pursuits Bid Leader

Sep 2025Present · 9 mos · Melbourne, VIC

  • As Bid Director, I lead the strategic direction of major pursuits valued up to $100M, establishing governance structures, decision frameworks, and review cadences that enable informed executive decision-making and disciplined pursuit progression.
  • I partner with sales leaders and senior executives to assess opportunities, shape compelling value propositions, and position differentiated solutions in highly competitive environments. Alongside this, I reinforce commercial rigour across pursuits by guiding estimate reviews, risk assessments, and approval processes to safeguard margins and ensure successful delivery.
Cross-functional Team LeadershipStrategic PartnershipsCommercial ManagementStrategic Pursuit LeadershipBusiness Development

Hka

Bid Operations Lead - APAC

Jun 2024Aug 2025 · 1 yr 2 mos · Melbourne, VIC · Hybrid

  • I led strategic initiatives focused on strengthening market positioning, improving sales governance, and embedding a more disciplined, client-centric approach to business development. I developed regional sales strategies and growth roadmaps, aligning multiple business streams to unlock new opportunities and deliver solutions tailored to evolving client needs.
  • I played a key role in leading strategic pursuits and major bids, guiding teams through complex opportunities and ensuring the organisation prioritised high-value projects aligned with long-term growth objectives. I also contributed to advancing a more structured key account management approach, helping deepen client relationships and strengthen long-term partnerships.
  • By improving pipeline governance and fostering stronger collaboration across sales, technical, and leadership teams, I helped create a more coordinated pursuit environment, enabling better decision-making, stronger pursuit performance, and sustainable revenue growth.

Jacobs

2 roles

Sales Operations Manager - ANZ Focused Growth

Promoted

Jun 2022Dec 2023 · 1 yr 6 mos · Melbourne, Victoria, Australia

  • As the Pursuit Lead for a portfolio of major strategic pursuits in the ANZ region, I led the positioning of a complex program of works. My role encompassed spearheading client engagement strategies, overseeing pre-positioning activities, and ensuring the organisation stayed ahead in a rapidly evolving market.
  • I consistently sought operational efficiencies, identified areas for improvement, and implemented strategic initiatives to drive excellence. By adopting innovative approaches, I ensured the organisation maintained its position at the forefront, delivering exceptional client outcomes and solidifying its role as a trusted advisor.
Cross-functional Team LeadershipPresalesOpportunity IdentificationCommercial AwarenessCustomer Relationship Management (CRM)Relationship Development+22

Sales Operations Manager - New Zealand and South East Australia

Jul 2021May 2022 · 10 mos · Melbourne, Victoria, Australia

  • Spearheaded the strategic positioning of a Major Transport Oriented Development pursuit, orchestrating and managing a diverse pursuit team across regions, business units and partner organisations. Collaboratively challenged conventional concepts, solutions, and assumptions to craft compelling client engagement strategies and value propositions.
  • To foster innovation, I facilitated workshops that yielded forward-looking, smart, green, and sustainable solutions. Leveraging the organisation's global network, I identified and integrated unique capabilities and resources, infusing our approach with unparalleled expertise and differentiation.
  • Furthermore, I championed the effective utilisation of CRM tools, specifically Salesforce, throughout the organisation. I encouraged adoption, provided guidance, and streamlined governance, fostering a culture of accountability that led to increased efficiency and effectiveness, allowing us to track progress, measure performance, and drive continuous improvement.
Cross-functional Team LeadershipPresalesEditingOpportunity IdentificationCommercial AwarenessCustomer Relationship Management (CRM)+15

Worley

Bid Management

Nov 2019Jun 2021 · 1 yr 7 mos · Sydney, New South Wales, Australia

  • I led and managed major cross-functional pursuits across South-East Australia for public infrastructure projects across the Roads, Rail, Ports, Infrastructure and Energy sectors. With a comprehensive understanding of the bid lifecycle, I have effectively overseen the entire process, from opportunity identification to proposal development, submission, and customer feedback.
  • Collaboration lies at the core of my leadership approach, exemplified by my ability to foster relationships and engage executive stakeholders across global offices, securing commitments and facilitating contributions.
  • Beyond bid management, I actively contributed to broader business development and marketing initiatives. This involvement has encompassed participation in leadership meetings, conducting thorough market and competitive analyses, and spearheading impactful sprint campaigns. Furthermore, I also authored monthly engagement reports for the Board of Directors, effectively engaging global leadership teams and providing valuable insights.
Cross-functional Team LeadershipValue PropositionsPresalesEditingOpportunity IdentificationCommercial Awareness+21

Jones nicholson

Business Development

Jul 2018Dec 2018 · 5 mos · Sydney, Australia

  • JN is a leading Australian engineering consulting organisation catering to Residential, Commercial Industrial, Institutional, Transportation and Infrastructure sector.
  • Developed strategy to acquire new business accounts of Tier-1 companies to expand customer base and maximise revenue. Performed industry analysis, competitive analysis and company analysis to identify value offerings. Established systems and procedures to ensure efficient flow of information and deliver winning proposals. Coordinated with cross-functional teams to develop proposals from lead qualification, proposal submission, follow up with the clients after a win (or a loss) and debrief the team on the pursuit.
  • Utilised and maintained Customer Relationship Management (CRM) to capture and process business opportunities. Developed and implemented strategic initiatives to build the company's profile and gain a strategic advantage to win contracts. Represented company in conferences, forums and discussions to increase brand awareness and maximise footprint.
EditingOpportunity IdentificationCommercial AwarenessCustomer Relationship Management (CRM)Relationship DevelopmentBusiness-to-Business (B2B)+11

Valdel engineers & constructors

Business Development | Bid Management

Oct 2015Apr 2018 · 2 yrs 6 mos · Bengaluru Area, India

  • Valdel is an Indo-American Joint Venture Consultancy catering to Infrastructure, Industrial, Energy, Chemical and allied sectors.
  • Developed strategic propositions of services and offerings to maximise sales & increase revenue. Led the complete cycle of bid management from lead qualification, proposal preparations, coordination with cross-functional departments and final submission. Gathered market intelligence by performing industry, competitors’ and company’s analysis to identify growth opportunities. Participated in strategy, status and follow-up meetings on proposals; conducted quality audits; coordinated the flow of information from various department contributors to ensure that all deadlines are met.
  • Identified and implement strategies to streamline business processes and functions. Managed and coordinated with diverse cross-functional multi-discipline teams for seamless project delivery. Led and managed the complete cycle of bid management.
Cross-functional Team LeadershipEditingOpportunity IdentificationCommercial AwarenessCustomer Relationship Management (CRM)Relationship Development+17

Jgc

Strategic Pursuit I Business Development

Nov 2013Mar 2015 · 1 yr 4 mos · Gurgaon, India

  • JGC is a Japanese leading US$7 billion Engineering Procurement & Construction company that has executed more than 20,000+ projects in 78 countries across the globe in the field of Residential, Industrial and Oil & Energy sector.
  • Accountable for scouting new business investment opportunities and explore turnkey project opportunities in Infrastructure and Energy domain. Supported Sales & Marketing functions covering business cases, sales presentations, handling customer queries with a focus on developing value prepositions. Worked closely with Sales and Marketing leaders to co-develop strategic and tactical responses that convey a unique proposal strategy to win business. Successfully participated in M&A activities by identifying an investment opportunity, carrying out technical, economic, regulatory and financial due diligence.
  • Developed Go-To-Market Strategy and identified new avenues for supplementing additional services to portfolio, forming tie-ups with service providers internationally. Identified and formulated strategic alliances with domestic and international companies to strengthen the company’s chances of winning new contracts.
Cross-functional Team LeadershipOpportunity IdentificationCommercial AwarenessCustomer Relationship Management (CRM)Relationship DevelopmentBusiness-to-Business (B2B)+15

Nucleus software

Strategic Pursuits | Delivery

Apr 2012Nov 2013 · 1 yr 7 mos · Pune Area, India

  • Nucleus Software is a leading global Information Technology products and solutions company that delivers consistent value to mission critical business processes of Banking and Financial Services sector.
  • Supported pursuits for major opportunities, managing the end-to-end pursuit process to successful outcomes. Provided operational management overview for a portfolio of projects and services from planning to delivery. Coordinated with subject matter experts to deliver value driven propositions to client.
  • Led and mentored process improvement initiatives to streamline systems and bring efficiency into operations. Prepared presentations, case studies and business cases to acquire new clients.
Cross-functional Team LeadershipOpportunity IdentificationBusiness-to-Business (B2B)Organization SkillsStakeholder EngagementBusiness Development+5

Lafarge

Management Internship - Business innovations

Jan 2012Feb 2012 · 1 mo · Kolkata Area, India

  • Developed, demonstrated & validated Customer Value Proposition for an economical and eco-friendly substitute for bricks.
  • ◊ Performed market mapping, industry analysis & competitive analysis
  • ◊ Carried out a strategic analysis of the company
  • ◊ Developed and demonstrated the value preposition on-site & performed the cost analysis
  • ◊ Prepared market entry strategy
  • Received appreciation from management with the initiation of a pilot plant for the product and subsequent pan India deployment.
Stakeholder EngagementBusiness DevelopmentProblem Solving

Ch2m hill

Project Management I Design

Sep 2008Mar 2011 · 2 yrs 6 mos · Gurgaon, India

  • CH2M HILL is US$ 7 billion American company that provides consulting, engineering and operations services for corporations, federal, state, and local governments.
  • ◊ Project Management Consulting for Mumbai International Airport, US$ 2 billion project.
Stakeholder EngagementProblem Solving

Larsen & toubro limited

Project Management | Design

Dec 2003Sep 2008 · 4 yrs 9 mos · Faridabad Area, India

  • L&T is a US$ 13.6 billion technology, engineering, construction and manufacturing company that delivers 'design to build' solutions in infrastructure, oil & gas and energy sector.
  • ◊ Led a 5-member team to carry out feasibility analysis and formulated a basic engineering concept in accordance with regional norms for US$40MM LNG train in Algeria.
  • ◊ Delivered US$ 15 million Gas Gathering project in India with complete accountability of project planning, scheduling, man-hour budgeting, costing and design engineering.
  • ◊ Managed a diverse team of engineers and sub-contractors to deliver US$ 250 million accommodation project in 2 cities of India covering residential buildings, hospitals, schools and commercial establishments. I was responsible for ensuring the smooth execution of the project acting as a point of contact for the Government, sub-contractors and in-house engineering team.

Education

RMIT University

Product Management

Jan 2019Jan 2020

Indian Institute of Management, Calcutta

Master of Business Administration

National Institute of Technology Hamirpur-Alumni

Bachelor of Technology - BTech — Civil Engineering

University of Virginia Darden School of Business

Digital Product Management

Jan 2019Jan 2019

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