Manager - Business Development

We are looking for a Manager - Business Development who can open doors, build relationships, and drive revenue in a fast-moving environment. This is a hands-on role ideal for someone who enjoys building things from scratch, experimenting with partnerships, and turning conversations into measurable outcomes.
You will work directly with the founding team to grow partnerships across brands, universities, and corporates, playing a pivotal role in scaling the business from early traction to a full-fledged talent ecosystem.
What You'll Do

• Identify, reach out to, and pitch potential partners and collaborators.
• Build and manage relationships with founders, CXOs, business owners, HR leaders, TA heads, Universities, Institutions, startup founders, and ecosystem partners.
• Confidently pitch recruiting, employer branding, and content solutions.
• Craft partnership proposals, media decks, and tailored solutions for clients.
• Drive the entire business development cycle from lead generation to closure—focusing on consistency and long-term value.
• Maintain CRM hygiene, follow up strategically, and own revenue outcomes.
  
• Own revenue end-to-end for the company
  

Who You Are

• A self-starter who thrives in ambiguity and takes ownership without waiting for direction.
• Confident in outreach, pitching, and negotiating with senior stakeholders.
• Comfortable working at startup speed, quick iterations, fast decisions, and high accountability.
• Passionate about media, talent, startups, or the tech ecosystem.
• Excellent communication, presentation, and relationship-building skills.
  

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Qualifications

• 3 to 8 years of experience in business development, partnerships, or sales (preferably in media, recruitment, PR, SaaS, B2B, HRTech, or the startup ecosystem).
• Strong understanding of digital media, brand collaborations, or B2B partnerships.
• Proven ability to build trust, close deals, and deliver measurable outcomes.
• Experience in a fast-growth or early-stage environment is a plus.
• Experience working with CXOs, HR/TA leaders, founders, or employer branding teams.
• Familiarity with LinkedIn, media marketing, and storytelling-driven sales.
  

Skills: b2b,marketing,sales,revenue,business development,partnerships,concept selling,media sales