Business Development Executive (BDE)

Rajasthan Royals Academy, Pune, is a premier cricket development centre dedicated to nurturing young talent through structured training programs, professional coaching, and match exposure. The academy operates under the philosophy of developing the next generation of cricketers with a strong foundation in skills, discipline, and sportsmanship.

Role Overview

We are seeking a dynamic and driven Business Development professional to expand the academy’s reach, drive revenue growth, and build strategic partnerships. The role involves managing ground bookings, tournament planning, practice match coordination, and corporate engagement initiatives, while ensuring that the academy maintains its standards of excellence and visibility.

Key Responsibilities

1. Business Growth & Partnerships

- Identify and onboard new clients for ground rentals, corporate events, and sports engagements.

- Build and maintain partnerships with schools, colleges, and sports clubs for tie-ups and cricket programs.

- Promote academy programs through local outreach, marketing, and digital initiatives.

- Develop B2B and B2C partnerships for long-term collaborations.

2. Ground Bookings & Revenue Generation

- Achieve monthly and quarterly ground booking targets through corporate tournaments, school events, and training camps.

- Ensure optimum utilization of academy grounds during weekdays and weekends.

- Manage leads, negotiate rates, and ensure smooth event execution.

3. Tournament & Event Management

- Plan, organize, and execute academy tournaments, and practice fixtures.

- Collaborate with coaches and operations teams to ensure quality and professionalism in event delivery.

- Manage event budgets, sponsorships, and logistics.

4. Practice Matches & Player Engagement

- Schedule regular practice matches for academy students across age groups.

- Coordinate with other academies, clubs, and grounds for match arrangements.

- Work closely with coaching staff to align match schedules with training objectives.

5. Reporting & Coordination

- Maintain detailed reports of revenue, bookings, tournaments, and partnerships.

- Provide weekly and monthly updates to the Academy Head and Management.

- Support marketing campaigns, social media promotions, and community events.

Qualifications & Skills

- Bachelor’s degree in Business Administration, Sports Management, or related field.

- 1–2 years of experience in Business Development, preferably in sports or events.

- Strong communication, negotiation, and networking skills.

- Passion for sports (especially cricket) and event management.

- Ability to multitask and meet deadlines in a dynamic environment.

- Proficiency in MS Office and CRM tools.

What We Offer

- Opportunity to work with the official Rajasthan Royals Academy brand.

- Competitive salary with performance-based incentives.

- Exposure to top-level cricket development programs.

- Growth and leadership opportunities within the sports ecosystem.

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: ₹25,000.00 - ₹38,000.00 per month

Work Location: In person