Job DescriptionCreator Partnerships & Business Development Manager

Company: XL Intelligence
Industry: Artificial Intelligence | Entertainment | Creator IP Licensing | Media Technology
Location: Kochi, Kerala
Employment Type: Full-Time
Experience: 3–6 Years Preferred
Compensation: Fixed Salary + Performance-Based Incentives

About the Role

XL Intelligence is building a creator-focused AI licensing service that enables artists, celebrities and influencers to commercially license their digital identities for approved AI-generated productions.

Our service combines artist-approved AI character models, digital identity protection, commercial licensing, controlled AI production and creator-authorized usage permissions.

We are looking for a dynamic and well-connected Creator Partnerships & Business Development Manager who can introduce this service to the entertainment and advertising industries, establish strategic partnerships and generate commercial opportunities.

Key Responsibilities

1. Creator Acquisition & Partnerships

- Identify and approach actors, celebrities, influencers, content creators and their management teams.
- Present XL Intelligence's Creator IP Licensing and AI Digital Twin services.
- Explain the commercial opportunities available through artist-approved AI character models.
- Coordinate creator meetings, demonstrations and onboarding discussions.
- Build and maintain long-term relationships with creators, talent managers and agencies.

2. Business Development & Sales

- Pitch AI character licensing solutions to brands, advertising agencies, production houses and digital marketing companies.
- Identify opportunities for AI-generated advertisements, brand films, multilingual campaigns, digital presenters and virtual appearances.
- Conduct client presentations and business meetings.




- Understand campaign requirements and prepare commercial proposals.
- Negotiate pricing, licensing arrangements and project agreements within approved company guidelines.
- Convert qualified leads into signed commercial engagements.

3. Licensing & Commercial Coordination

- Explain project-based licensing, usage rights, exclusivity, renewals and commercial restrictions.
- Coordinate between creators, clients, legal representatives and the internal production team.
- Ensure creator approval and appropriate agreements are obtained before commercial production.
- Maintain records of proposals, negotiations, licensing enquiries and renewals.

4. Presentations & Relationship Management

- Deliver professional presentations to artists, agencies, corporate clients and decision-makers.
- Attend industry events, networking sessions and partnership meetings.
- Coordinate with internal creative, AI production and technical teams.
- Maintain an organized sales pipeline and submit regular progress reports.
- Identify repeat business and long-term partnership opportunities.

Required Qualifications & Skills

- 3–6 years of experience in business development, talent management, influencer marketing, advertising sales, media partnerships or entertainment.
- Excellent verbal communication and presentation skills.
- Strong proficiency in English and Malayalam.
- Experience interacting with senior executives, creators, celebrities or brand representatives.




- Solid negotiation, relationship-building and deal-closing abilities.
- Ability to independently arrange meetings and conduct sales presentations.
- Basic understanding of digital marketing, AI-generated content and intellectual property licensing.
- Proficiency in PowerPoint, Google Slides, CRM software and business proposal preparation.
- Willingness to travel for business meetings and industry events.

Preferred Candidate Profile

- Existing professional connections within the entertainment, influencer or advertising industry.
- Experience working with celebrity management agencies, production houses or influencer marketing companies.
- Confident, professional personality with strong interpersonal skills.
- Ability to simplify technical services into compelling commercial opportunities.
- Self-motivated and capable of managing the complete sales cycle independently.

Key Performance Indicators

- Qualified creator and talent partnership meetings.
- Creator onboarding agreements completed.
- Brand and agency presentations conducted.
- Qualified commercial opportunities generated.
- Signed licensing and AI production contracts.
- Monthly revenue generated.
- Client retention, renewals and repeat business.

What We Offer

- Opportunity to work on an emerging AI-driven business model in the entertainment industry.
- Direct involvement in creator partnerships and commercial AI licensing.
- Exposure to artists, production companies, advertising agencies and major brands.
- Performance-based incentives.
- Opportunity to grow into a senior partnerships or business development leadership role.

Pay: ₹14,000.00 - ₹59,000.00 per month

Benefits:

- Cell phone reimbursement
- Commuter assistance

Work Location: In person

📌 Business Development Manager (BDM) (Kochi)
🏢 XL Intelligence
📍 Kochi