Business Development & Partnerships (Sports Infrastructure)

As a Manager of Business Development & Strategic Partnerships at Tirang Sports | Hoppr, your role will involve spearheading the business development and partnership strategy. Your primary responsibilities will include: - Proactively identifying and building relationships with schools, colleges, and private land/venue owners to expand the network. - Delivering persuasive presentations of the Tirang Sports | Hoppr model, highlighting its infrastructure development benefits and operational advantages. - Designing and presenting customized business pitches, strategic proposals, and financial plans to prospective partners. - Negotiating and finalizing partnership agreements that support sustainable operations and mutual growth. - Leading and supporting a team of Business Development Executives, setting clear targets and monitoring their achievement. - Maintaining visibility into the sales pipeline and performance metrics, and sharing detailed updates with the leadership team. - Overseeing partner onboarding processes including site inspections and viability assessments. - Gaining a comprehensive understanding of regional educational and real estate markets to fuel lead generation and partnership opportunities. In terms of qualifications and experience, we are looking for candidates with: - 3-6 years of experience in roles such as business development, institutional sales, or B2B partnerships. - A strong network in the educational or real estate sectors, including ties with schools, colleges, or property owners. - Preferably from backgrounds like EdTech, coaching institutes, or similar domains involving institutional partnerships. - Experience in franchise operations, facility leasing, or infrastructure-related project management is advantageous. - Exceptional communication, stakeholder engagement, and deal negotiation capabilities. - Willingness and readiness to travel for partner meetings, site visits, and strategic discussions. - Passion for sports, education, and infrastructure initiatives at the grassroots level. Role Details: - Salary Range: 5 - 10 LPA (plus variable incentive based on performance) - Reporting Line: Directly to the Founders or Business Head Your skills in team leadership, partnerships, infrastructure, communication, sports, and sales management will be essential in successfully executing your responsibilities in this role.,