Job Description - Business Development Manager (BDM)

About Company

This Lifestyle Company is India's premier Lifestyle & Entertainment Platform, dedicated to creating safe, professional, and flexible earning opportunities for young companions through curated lifestyle activities including events, travel, fitness sessions, and social engagements. We are establishing a premium ecosystem through strategic partnerships with educational institutions, residential facilities, fitness centers, and community hubs.

Position Overview

The Business Development Manager (BDM) will spearhead partnership development initiatives with colleges, PGs/hostels, gyms, salons, and community hubs. This role focuses on building institutional trust, establishing formal tie-ups, and facilitating direct companion onboarding through strategic collaborations.

Key Responsibilities

Partnership Development

• Identify and engage with college administrations, PG/hostel owners, gym & salon managers to establish official collaborations
• Present the company as a secure and professional part-time earning platform for students and young professionals
• Develop and execute comprehensive partnership strategies for assigned territory

Program Implementation

• Design and conduct workshops, information sessions, and activation events within partner institutions
• Manage complete partnership lifecycle: initial outreach → stakeholder meetings → approval processes → program activation → companion onboarding
• Ensure seamless integration of the company's programs within partner institutions

Performance Management

• Achieve monthly onboarding and revenue targets through strategic partnership initiatives
• Maintain and strengthen relationships with partner institutions for sustained collaboration
• Provide comprehensive performance reports and strategic updates to senior management

Eligibility Criteria

Educational Requirements

Graduate/Postgraduate degree in Business Administration, Marketing, or related field

Experience Requirements

• 3-6 years of demonstrated success in business development, institutional partnerships, or B2B tie-ups
• Prior experience in education sector collaborations, fitness/wellness partnerships, or campus activations preferred

Core Competencies

• Exceptional communication and negotiation skills (English, Hindi & Local Language proficiency)
• Proven ability to engage confidently with institutional administrators and business decision makers
• Self-motivated with strong ownership mentality and results-driven approach
• Demonstrated track record of successfully closing institutional collaborations

Performance Framework

Monthly Performance Targets

• Partnership-Driven Onboarding: Minimum 50 companions onboarded monthly through institutional collaborations
• Revenue Generation: ₹6,00,000 per month from partnerships

Compensation Structure

This is a performance-based role with earnings directly linked to results achieved.

Performance Incentives:

• ₹2,000 per companion onboarded beyond the 50 monthly minimum

Performance Bonuses:

• 100% target achievement: Additional ₹25,000/month
• 120% target achievement: Additional ₹50,000/month

Quarterly Recognition: Best city performer receives special recognition and rewards

Career Progression Path

Work Environment Office Location

Important Notice

This position is designed for results-oriented professionals only. We seek candidates who can:

• Take complete ownership of their assigned territory/zone
• Operate with minimal supervision while consistently delivering results
• Handle institutional partnerships independently and convert them into measurable outcomes
• Thrive in a target-driven environment with clear accountability measures

Only serious, performance-driven candidates who can treat this platform with complete professional ownership should apply

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