Location: Andheri / Kurla, Mumbai

We are looking for an aggressive, revenue-driven Business Development Manager (Brand Partnerships) to drive brand partnerships and advertising sales for iconic publishing brands like Rolling Stone India and Man's World India.

The ideal candidate must come from a publishing, digital media, or ad sales background with a proven track record in outbound business development, IP selling, branded content, and securing high-value brand deals across luxury, lifestyle, and direct-to-consumer (D2C) brands.

(Note: This is an active revenue-generation & business development role, not an account management/client servicing role.)

Key Responsibilities

- Revenue Generation & Pipeline: Identify, pitch, and secure high-value brand partnerships and advertising deals for Man's World and Rolling Stone India across print, digital, and social platforms.
- IP & Branded Content Sales: Pitch custom branded content solutions, digital campaigns, event sponsorships, and intellectual property (IP) assets to top brands and media agencies.
- Network & Brand Acquisition: Leverage an existing network of clients and agency contacts within the luxury, lifestyle, fashion, FMCG, and automotive sectors to drive new business.
- Pitch Decks & Proposal Curation: Build compelling sales presentations, strategic pitch decks,



and commercial propositions backed by market trends and audience insights.
- Agency & Direct Client Relations: Establish robust relationships with key media planning/buying agencies and direct brand decision-makers to close sales targets.
- Market Expansion: Stay updated on digital media trends, brand budget movements, and competitor activities to proactively identify new revenue streams.

Preferred Candidate Profile Essential Qualification & Experience:

- Experience: 3 to 8 years of proven experience in Ad Sales, Brand Partnerships, or Business Development within Media Publishing, Digital Media, or Print Media.
- Proven Sales Track Record: Demonstrated ability to consistently meet and exceed sales quotas and close commercial brand deals.
- Domain Knowledge: Strong understanding of branded content, social media integrations, digital ad sales metrics, and print media packages.
- Network: Established relationships with brand marketers, media buying agencies, and luxury/lifestyle brand decision-makers.
- Communication: Exceptional presentation, negotiation, and written/verbal communication skills.

Website links - Rolling Stone - https://rollingstoneindia.com/the-studio/

Mansworld India - https://www.mansworldindia.com/

Creativeland Asia - https://www.creativelandasia.com/

📌 Business Development Manager - Brand Partnerships (Publishing & Media) (Mumbai)
🏢 Creativeland Advertising
📍 Mumbai