About the Role
This is a zero to one role. Kinship is at an early stage of figuring out its product market fit across multiple offerings, and this person will be at the centre of that journey. You will be experimenting, iterating, selling, building systems, and keeping operations tight, all at the same time.
If you thrive in ambiguity, love building from scratch, and can move fast without losing quality, this is for you.
What You Will Do
Business Development and Sales
Own the full sales pipeline: inbound inquiries, lead generation, organic referrals, and outreach
Nurture leads across all Kinship offerings including events, programs, retreats, memberships, and partnerships
Convert conversations into sign-ups, bookings, and long-term relationships
Pitch to corporates, brands, agencies, CSR teams, and entertainment players
Build and maintain a steady pipeline of partnerships and collaborations
Develop proposals, pitch decks, and partnership packages
Product Market Fit and Experimentation
Help identify which Kinship products and experiences get the most traction
Run rapid experiments: new event formats, programs, pricing, and audiences
Gather feedback, track response, and help refine what we offer
Work closely with the founding team to shape what Kinship becomes
Calendar and Programming
Keep the calendar full with a mix of events, activations, and experiences
Source and onboard talent: musicians, speakers, facilitators, performers, and collaborators
Build recurring events and signature IPs that bring people back
Stay plugged into Ahmedabad's cultural, creative, and entertainment scene
Operations and Centre Management
Manage event execution from setup to wrap-up
Track attendees, manage check-ins, and maintain smooth on-ground flow
Coordinate with vendors, production teams, and AV partners
Handle cost tracking, inventory, invoicing, and basic financial record-keeping
Maintain quality across every experience Kinship hosts
Systems and Tools
Use AI tools to build and maintain databases, trackers, and records
Keep CRM, partner lists, and event data organised and up to date
Create lightweight systems that help the team move faster
What We Are Looking For
2 to 4 years in business development, sales, event management, venue operations, hospitality, partnerships, media, or a related field
Proven ability to close deals, fill calendars, or secure partnerships
Comfortable with revenue targets and funding conversations
Strong communication and negotiation skills across different kinds of people and organisations
Familiar with AI tools and uses them naturally in day to day work
Basic financial literacy: pricing, invoicing, budget tracking
Comfortable wearing many hats and figuring things out without a playbook
Hindi and English fluent; Gujarati is a strong plus
Bonus Points
Existing network in Ahmedabad across events, entertainment, corporates, or creative industries
Experience with CSR partnerships, brand collaborations, or sponsorships
Background in arts, culture, coworking, NGOs, or community spaces
Has built something from scratch or been part of an early stage team
What the First 90 Days Look Like
Calendar is 80 percent filled for the coming month
Active pipeline of brand, CSR, or corporate conversations
2 to 3 recurring events or IPs up and running
15 to 20 ongoing collaborator relationships established
Sales and revenue targets being hit consistently
Events running smoothly with no major gaps in execution
To Apply
Email [email protected] with:
Your portfolio or relevant work samples and 2 to 3 lines on why this role excites you
One project or experience you executed that you are proud of
Pay: ₹45,000.00 - ₹75,000.00 per month
Work Location: In person
