Senior Associate – Brand Partnerships (International Markets)
Location: Jaipur, Rajasthan
Job Type: Full-time, On-site
Experience: 1–3 years
Department: Business Development & Strategic Alliances
Salary: Competitive Fixed CTC + Performance-Based Incentives
Job Summary
We are looking for a Senior Associate – Brand Partnerships (International Markets) who is passionate about business development, brand partnerships, entertainment marketing, and international collaborations.
The candidate will be responsible for identifying and building partnerships with global brands, media agencies, luxury brands, technology companies, tourism boards, cultural organizations, NGOs, and other strategic partners for feature films, documentaries, and creative IPs.
The role involves end-to-end management of brand partnerships, including lead generation, pitching, negotiation, sponsorship sales, product placement, co-marketing campaigns, film festival activations, contract coordination, and post-campaign reporting.
Key ResponsibilitiesInternational Business Development
- Identify and approach potential international brand and sponsorship partners.
- Generate leads and build a strong pipeline of international prospects.
- Develop relationships with brand managers, marketing heads, media agencies, and decision-makers.
- Pitch partnership opportunities and negotiate commercial terms.
- Achieve quarterly and annual partnership and revenue targets.
Brand Partnerships & Product Placement
- Identify suitable opportunities for in-film brand integration and product placement.
- Work closely with creative, production, and content teams to develop organic brand integrations.
- Prepare customized pitch decks and commercial proposals for potential partners.
- Coordinate negotiations regarding placement rights, branding, deliverables, and commercial terms.
Film Festivals & International Events
- Identify sponsorship opportunities around international film festivals, premieres, screenings, and promotional events.
- Explore partnerships for events such as Cannes, TIFF, Berlinale, Sundance, IFFI, and other relevant film and entertainment platforms.
- Develop sponsorship packages for red-carpet events, panels, VIP experiences, lounges, after-parties, and digital promotions.
- Coordinate with internal and external teams to ensure successful delivery of sponsorship commitments.
Campaign & Partnership Management
- Manage partnerships from initial outreach to final execution.
- Coordinate with creative, production, marketing, legal, and external partner teams.
- Track contractual deliverables, branding requirements, rights clearances, and timelines.
- Prepare post-campaign reports and measure partner ROI and campaign performance.
- Maintain strong long-term relationships with existing partners.
Market Research & Strategy
- Research international entertainment marketing and sponsorship trends.
- Monitor competitor partnerships, festival sponsorships, and emerging brand-content opportunities.
- Support the development and pricing of new sponsorship and partnership packages.
- Identify new markets, industries, and partnership opportunities for the company's creative IPs.
Required Qualifications & Skills
- 1–3 years of experience in brand partnerships, business development, media sales, entertainment marketing, sponsorship sales, or related fields.
- Experience working with international clients/accounts will be preferred.
- Strong understanding of B2B sales, brand partnerships, sponsorships, and commercial negotiations.
- Excellent verbal and written English communication skills.
- Strong presentation, pitching, negotiation, and relationship-management skills.
- Ability to work with international clients across US, Europe, APAC, and other time zones.
- Strong business development and lead-generation skills.
- Ability to create professional pitch decks and business proposals.
- Strong analytical, organizational, and follow-up skills.
- Willingness to work on-site from Jaipur.
Preferred Skills
- Experience in the film, media, advertising, entertainment, events, or creative industry.
- Existing network among international brands, media agencies, marketing professionals, or sponsorship decision-makers.
- Knowledge of product placement and entertainment IP monetization.
- Experience with CRM tools such as HubSpot, Salesforce, Airtable, or Notion.
- Knowledge of Canva, PowerPoint, Keynote, or other presentation tools.
- Understanding of international film festivals and entertainment marketing ecosystems.
Key Performance Indicators (KPIs)
- Achievement of sponsorship and partnership revenue targets.
- Number and value of international partnerships closed.
- Growth of the international business development pipeline.
- Number of successful brand integrations and product placements.
- New international brands and agency relationships developed.
- Successful execution of partnership deliverables.
- Client satisfaction and repeat partnership opportunities.
What We Offer
- Competitive fixed CTC.
- Performance-linked incentives on successful deals.
- Opportunity to work on international brand partnerships and entertainment projects.
- Exposure to global brands, film festivals, creative IPs, and international markets.
- Growth opportunities within the Business Development & Strategic Alliances team.
Work Location
Jaipur, Rajasthan – On-site
Candidates who are ambitious, commercially driven, confident in international communication, and passionate about brands, entertainment, films, and strategic partnerships are encouraged to apply.
Pay: ₹30,435.77 - ₹40,123.88 per month
Work Location: In person
