Business Development & Partnerships Manager

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

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 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.

Business Development & Sales

- Promote domestic tournaments and international football exposure programs.
- Achieve monthly sales and revenue targets.

Identify and approach potential corporate sponsors and brand partners.

- 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.
- 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.

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.
- 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.

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

Key Performance Indicators (KPIs)

Performance will be measured through:

- 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.
- Growth opportunities within a growing sports events and development business.

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 and Partnerships Manager (Full Time) (Chennai)
🏢 Veeran Cup
📍 Chennai