Business Development & Partnerships Manager

Company: Veeran Cup

Location: Chennai, Tamil Nadu

Employment Type: Full-time

Department: Business Development & Partnerships

Experience: 2–5 years preferred

Salary: ₹25,000–₹40,000 per month, depending on experience and performance

About Veeran Cup

Veeran Cup is a grassroots football tournament and sports development brand focused on organizing youth football tournaments, domestic competitions, international exposure programs, and partnerships with football academies, clubs, schools, and sports organizations.

We aim to create competitive football opportunities for young players by connecting teams across India and international destinations.

Role Overview

We are looking for a result-oriented Business Development & Partnerships Manager to drive business growth, acquire participating teams, develop strategic partnerships, generate sponsorship revenue, and increase enrolments in our international football programs.

The ideal candidate should be confident in sales, relationship management, negotiation, lead conversion, and business development. Experience in sports, events, education, travel, or youth programs will be an advantage.

Key Responsibilities

- Business Development & Sales
- Identify and approach football academies, clubs, schools, coaches, and sports organizations.
- Generate leads and convert prospects into registered tournament teams.
- Promote domestic tournaments and international football exposure programs.
- Build and maintain a strong pipeline of prospective customers.
- Achieve monthly sales and revenue targets.
- Partnerships & Sponsorships
- Develop partnerships with football academies, schools, clubs, and sports associations.




- Identify and approach potential corporate sponsors and brand partners.
- Prepare partnership proposals and sponsorship presentations.
- Negotiate commercial terms and maintain long-term partner relationships.
- Explore collaborations with international tournament organizers and overseas partners.
- International Program Sales
- Promote international youth football tournaments and exposure opportunities.
- Coordinate with parents, academies, coaches, and team managers regarding program details.
- Follow up on enquiries, registrations, advance payments, and outstanding instalments.
- Support the team in achieving international program enrolment targets.
- Marketing & Lead Generation
- Work with the marketing team to generate qualified enquiries.
- Identify current markets, cities, academies, and countries for expansion.
- Support digital campaigns, promotional activities, outreach initiatives, and event marketing.
- Develop referral networks and repeat-business opportunities.
- Reporting & Performance Management
- Maintain an updated CRM or lead-tracking database.
- Submit weekly sales reports and monthly performance reports.
- Track enquiries, meetings, conversion rates, confirmed registrations, collections, and partnership revenue.
- Provide market feedback and recommend strategies to improve sales.

Required Qualifications & Skills
- Bachelor's degree in Business Administration, Marketing,



Sports Management, or a related field preferred.
- 2–5 years of experience in sales, business development, partnerships, or client relationship management.
- Strong communication, presentation, negotiation, and follow-up skills.
- Ability to approach clients through calls, email, WhatsApp, LinkedIn, and in-person meetings.
- Target-driven mindset with a focus on measurable business results.
- Proficiency in Microsoft Excel or Google Sheets and basic CRM tools.
- Willingness to travel for meetings, tournaments, and business development activities.

Preferred: Experience in football academies, sports events, tournament management, sponsorship sales, education, or international youth programs.

Key Performance Indicators (KPIs)

Performance will be measured through:
- Qualified leads generated and followed up.
- Number of new academy and club partnerships established.
- Confirmed tournament teams and international program enrolments.
- Revenue generated and payments collected.
- Sponsorship and partnership revenue secured.
- Lead-to-customer conversion rate.
- Accuracy of reporting and consistency of follow-ups.

Compensation & Benefits
- Competitive fixed monthly salary based on experience.
- Performance incentives based on agreed business targets and verified revenue collections.
- Opportunities to work on domestic and international football projects.
- Career growth within a growing sports events and development business.

How to Apply

Interested candidates can send their updated CV along with a brief summary of their sales or business development achievements.

Subject: Application – Business Development & Partnerships Manager | Veeran Cup

📌 Business Development & Partnerships Manager (Chennai)
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