Business Growth Associate

Company Description Kynhood (KYN) is a discovery and community platform that connects people through shared experiences and interest-based communities. The platform makes it easy to find events, live shows, sports activities, workshops, nightlife, and community-led experiences happening nearby. By helping individuals explore their city and meet like-minded people, KYN supports meaningful social connections and a sense of belonging. The companys mission is captured in three core ideas: explore new experiences, connect with people, and belong to communities that reflect your interests.

Role Description The Business Growth Associate is a full-time, on-site role based in Chennai, focused on expanding Kynhoods user base, partner network, and overall engagement. Were looking for a hands-on, business growth specialist to build and scale KYNs Experiences & Communities vertical. You will own the day-to-day business performance of the vertical, lead a team of 3–4 members, work closely with product and other internal teams, and turn business opportunities into scalable initiatives.

Key Responsibilities

• 1. Identify, acquire and onboard micro-event organisers, independent creators and community hosts.
• 2. Build relationships across categories such as sports, fitness, arts, culture, hobbies, entertainment and lifestyle.
• 3. Drive event listings, ticket sales and repeat transactions on Kyn.
• 4. Help organisers leverage Kyns community-building tools to grow and retain their audiences.
• 5. Identify opportunities to convert event attendees into long-term community members.
• 6. Develop partnerships with colleges, corporates, venues, brands and institutions.
• 7. Drive community adoption, engagement and monetisation.
• 8. Track business metrics, identify growth opportunities and execute initiatives to achieve revenue targets.
• 9. Work closely with product and marketing teams to improve organiser experience and platform adoption.

Qualifications

• · Ability to acquire and convert organizers
• · Around 1 to 3 years experience in business development, sales, partnerships or growth
• · Experience in startups, marketplaces, events, entertainment or community led businesses
• · Strong networking, communication, negotiation and relationship building skills
• · Proven ability to acquire customers, close business and achieve commercial targets.
• · Ability to work independently, have an entrepreneur mindset and work in a fast paced startup environment.
• · A flare for creating, exploring and attending new age events and experiences
• · Familiar with at least one micro experience category: Performing arts, Social or Sport i.e Clubs, Communities or Venues
• .Enjoy meeting people, building networks, and discovering business opportunities.