JOB DESCRIPTION
Position: Business Development Officer (Fashion & Sports)
Job Summary
We are looking for an energetic, passionate, and result-driven Business Development Officer (BDO) to drive business growth, partnerships, sponsorships, sales, and strategic collaborations within the Fashion and Sports industries.
The candidate will be responsible for identifying new business opportunities, developing relationships with brands and clients, generating revenue, and expanding the company's presence across fashion, sports, lifestyle, events, and entertainment sectors.
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Key Responsibilities
Business Development & Sales
- Identify and develop new business opportunities in the Fashion and Sports sectors.
- Generate leads and convert prospects into clients and business partners.
- Develop strategies to increase revenue through sponsorships, brand collaborations, partnerships, events, and advertising.
- Meet monthly, quarterly, and annual sales and business development targets.
- Prepare and deliver business proposals, presentations, quotations, and pitch decks.
- Negotiate commercial terms and close business deals.
Fashion Industry Development
- Build relationships with fashion brands, designers, modelling agencies, fashion institutes, retailers, influencers, and lifestyle companies.
- Identify opportunities for fashion shows, beauty pageants, exhibitions, brand promotions, and product launches.
- Develop sponsorship and partnership opportunities for fashion-related events and campaigns.
- Coordinate with designers, models, production teams, and marketing departments.
Sports Industry Development
- Identify potential partnerships with sports brands, academies, clubs, athletes, fitness companies, and event organizers.
- Develop sponsorship and promotional opportunities for sports events and activities.
- Build relationships with corporate brands interested in sports marketing and athlete endorsements.
- Explore opportunities in sports events, tournaments, merchandising, media, and digital campaigns.
Partnerships & Client Relationship Management
- Build and maintain strong relationships with clients, sponsors, corporate partners, and industry stakeholders.
- Conduct meetings, presentations, and business negotiations.
- Maintain regular follow-ups with potential clients and partners.
- Ensure high levels of client satisfaction and long-term business relationships.
Market Research & Strategy
- Research market trends, competitors, brands, and emerging opportunities in Fashion and Sports.
- Identify potential sponsors, investors, advertisers, and strategic partners.
- Provide market insights and recommendations to management.
- Develop innovative strategies for expanding the company's business network.
Reporting & Coordination
- Maintain a database of leads, clients, sponsors, and business opportunities.
- Prepare weekly and monthly business development reports.
- Track sales pipelines and revenue opportunities.
- Coordinate with marketing, event, production, and creative teams for successful project execution.
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Required Skills
- Strong Business Development and Sales skills.
- Excellent communication and presentation abilities.
- Strong negotiation and relationship-building skills.
- Knowledge of Fashion, Sports, Lifestyle, Entertainment, or Event industries.
- Experience in sponsorship sales and brand partnerships is preferred.
- Ability to prepare professional proposals and pitch presentations.
- Strong networking and client acquisition capabilities.
- Goal-oriented and self-motivated personality.
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Qualifications
- Bachelor's or Master's degree in Business Administration, Marketing, Fashion Management, Sports Management, or related field.
- Professional certification in Sales, Marketing, Fashion Management, or Sports Management will be an added advantage.
Pay: ₹18,346.83 - ₹40,550.53 per month
Work Location: In person
