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Business development Manager (SPORTS INDUSTRY)

8 years

15 - 25 Lacs

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Job Description

Business Development Manager – Sports

Industry & Company Overview

Operating at the intersection of Sports, Media, and Technology, we craft data-driven fan-engagement platforms, sponsorship solutions, and turnkey event services for leagues, franchises, and consumer brands worldwide. Our on-site team in India accelerates revenue for rights-holders by combining digital innovation with deep commercial expertise.
Role & Responsibilities
  • Own the full business development cycle—from prospecting and pitching to closing multi-year sponsorship, licensing, and B2B service deals.
  • Map the Indian sports ecosystem, identify high-value accounts (teams, brands, venues, federations), and build a 3x pipeline against quarterly targets.
  • Create compelling ROI proposals and sales collateral leveraging market insights, audience analytics, and competitive benchmarking.
  • Lead contract negotiations, coordinate with legal & finance, and ensure smooth handover to account delivery teams.
  • Represent Mindtel at industry conferences, match-day activations, and executive meetings to strengthen brand presence.
  • Report funnel metrics in CRM, forecast revenue accurately, and iterate go-to-market strategies with management.

Skills & Qualifications

Must-Have

  • 5–8 years quota-carrying experience in sports, media, or entertainment sales.
  • Proven track record securing sponsorships, partnerships, or media rights worth INR 1 Cr+ annually.
  • Robust network across clubs, brands, agencies, and federations in Indian sport.
  • Strong negotiation, storytelling, and executive-level presentation abilities.
  • Hands-on with Salesforce or similar CRM and data-led pipeline management.

Preferred

  • MBA or equivalent in Marketing/Sports Management.
  • Exposure to digital fan-engagement platforms, OTT, or sports tech SaaS.
  • Experience managing cross-border deals and multi-stakeholder partnerships.
Benefits & Culture
  • Uncapped performance incentives alongside competitive base salary.
  • Access to premier sporting events and networking opportunities.
  • Agile, merit-driven culture that rewards innovation and accountability.
Skills: lead generation,sports,salesforce,media rights,storytelling,business development,sponsorship sales,crm management,revenue growth,sales strategy,presentation skills,market insights,market analysis,audience analytics,contract negotiation,crm tools,partnerships,negotiation

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