[HYBE INDIA] Business Development Manager – Partnerships

Location:

Mumbai, India

Department:

Business Development

Job Purpose

The Business Development Manager will play a key role in driving HYBE India's commercial partnerships across its entertainment IPs, live events, and original content initiatives. The role combines new business development with end-to-end partner management, working closely with brands from initial outreach and pitching through execution, reporting, and long-term relationship building.

Key Responsibilities Business Development & Sponsorships

• Identify and develop new sponsorship and partnership opportunities across relevant categories.
• Build and maintain a strong pipeline of prospective brand partners.
• Develop pitch decks, proposals, sponsorship packages, and partnership concepts.
• Lead outreach, presentations, and support commercial negotiations to close new partnerships.

Client Servicing & Partner Management

• Serve as the primary point of contact for assigned brand partners.
• Build strong client relationships and ensure a high level of partner satisfaction.
• Manage partner communication, approvals, timelines, and day-to-day servicing.
• Identify opportunities for renewals, upselling, and long-term collaborations.

Partnership Execution

• Coordinate with internal teams to ensure seamless execution of all sponsorship deliverables.
• Track deliverables, timelines, and campaign milestones across multiple projects.
• Support on-ground execution during events and brand activations whenever required.
• Prepare post-campaign reports and performance summaries for partner closure.

Business Operations

• Maintain partnership trackers, sales pipeline, and commercial documentation.
• Coordinate with Finance, Legal, Marketing, and Production teams for contracts, paperwork, and execution requirements.
• Ensure all partnership documentation and reporting is accurate and up to date.

Experience & Qualifications

• 4–6 years of experience in Business Development, Brand Partnerships, Sponsorship Sales, Client Servicing, or Account Management.
• Experience in entertainment, media, sports, live events, agencies, or consumer brands is preferred.
• Strong presentation, communication, and stakeholder management skills.
• Excellent PowerPoint and proposal development capabilities.
• Highly organized, proactive, and comfortable managing multiple projects in a fast-paced environment.

Our Recruitment Process

• Verification: Please note that any false information found in application materials or during the hiring process may result in the immediate cancellation of your offer or termination of employment.
• Rolling Basis: These positions are recruited on a rolling basis. The posting may close early if suitable candidates are found. Interviews: Interviews are typically conducted 1-on-1 or in a panel format and last approximately one hour.
• Process Flexibility: The recruitment process is subject to change based on the specific position and circumstances.
• Multiple Applications: While applying for multiple positions is possible, candidates who pass the initial screening cannot proceed with multiple hiring processes simultaneously.

Win Together Program (Probation Period)

• All new hires at HYBE INDIA will join the "Win Together Program," our official onboarding and probation period, which lasts for six (6) months.
• This program is designed to support your successful integration and alignment with our company culture and performance standards.
• Please note that employment is conditional upon the successful completion of this program. Failure to meet the required performance standards during the evaluation may result in the non-confirmation and cancellation of employment.

HYBE INDIA's Commitment to Diversity

• HYBE INDIA is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We are committed to building a diverse and inclusive workplace and welcome applications from all qualified individuals, regardless of race, color, religion, gender, sexual orientation, national origin, disability, or age.