We are seeking a passionate and results-driven Business Development Executive to join our fast-growing sports ecosystem startup The role involves identifying and acquiring new business opportunities developing partnerships with sports academies institutions and brands and building long-term relationships that drive growth and visibility The ideal candidate will have a strong background or experience in sports business development with excellent communication negotiation and networking skills You ll be at the forefront of expanding our sports initiatives from events and sponsorships to athlete collaborations and brand tie-ups Key Responsibilities Lead Generation Outreach Identify and connect with potential partners such as sports academies clubs institutions corporates and sports brands to explore collaboration opportunities Partnership Proposal Development Collaborate with management to create impactful proposals sponsorship decks and business presentations for sports-related programs and campaigns Negotiation Deal Closure Negotiate partnership terms finalize agreements and close deals to achieve business and revenue targets Onboarding Coordination Work closely with internal teams to ensure smooth onboarding of partners and the successful execution of events programs or collaborations Client Relationship Management Maintain strong long-term relationships with partners clients and sponsors to ensure continued engagement and repeat opportunities Market Research Growth Strategy Analyze sports industry trends competitor offerings and emerging opportunities to develop innovative business strategies Skills Requirements Excellent verbal and written communication skills Solid negotiation and interpersonal skills Deep passion for sports fitness and community development Ability to identify business opportunities and develop creative partnership models Proactive self-motivated and target-oriented Basic proficiency in MS Office Excel Word PowerPoint Ability to collaborate with internal teams operations marketing and event management Preferred Qualifications Bachelor s degree in Sports Management Business Administration Marketing or a related field Prior experience in sports business development sponsorship sales or partnership management is highly preferred Understanding of the sports ecosystem including events training centers athlete management and brand collaborations Job Types Full-time Permanent Pay 17 000 00 - 25 000 00 per month Benefits Cell phone reimbursement Health insurance Paid sick time Paid time off Provident Fund Experience Business Development Executive 1 year Required Work Location In person

📌 Sports Development Executive (Kerala)
🏢 Talrop
📍 Kerala