Business Development Manager – Brand Partnerships, Events & Experiences

Business Development Manager – Brand Partnerships, Events & Experiences

Company: Bhooshan’s Junior
Location: Infopark, Kochi, Kerala (Travel Required)
Employment Type: Full-time
Experience: 4–7 Years

About Bhooshan’s Junior

Bhooshan’s Junior is a digital-first kids’ entertainment company building original Indian-born children’s IPs and consumer brands for a global audience.

Our business spans animation, digital entertainment, brand partnerships, licensing, merchandising, and character-led events and experiences.

We are looking for a commercially driven business development manager to develop regional and national partnerships and create revenue opportunities around our original IPs, initially focusing on Adventures of Louie & Douie.

Key Responsibilities

1. Brand Partnerships & Collaborations

Identify and approach regional and national brands targeting children, parents, and families.

Develop partnerships across toys, apparel, education, retail, food and beverages, hospitality, and consumer products.

Create character-led campaigns, co-branded promotions, licensing opportunities, and digital collaborations.

Build strong relationships with brands, marketing agencies, retailers, and licensing partners.

2. Events & Experiences

Develop commercial opportunities through mall activations, family festivals, school engagements, and character-led experiences.

Sell event and experience packages to malls, schools, retailers, corporates, and event organizers.

Secure sponsorships, venue partnerships, and promotional collaborations.

Develop commercially viable event packages, including pricing, deliverables, and partner benefits.

3. Business Development & Sales

Manage the complete sales cycle, from lead generation and outreach to negotiation and deal closure.

Prepare partnership proposals, sponsorship packages, pitch decks, and commercial quotations.

Maintain a structured sales pipeline and achieve agreed revenue targets.

Coordinate commercial agreements, invoicing, and payment follow-ups with internal teams.

4. Partnership Management

Collaborate with creative, animation, marketing, licensing, and operations teams.

Coordinate partner requirements, approvals, and event execution.

Track partnership performance and identify opportunities for renewals and business expansion.

Candidate Requirements

4–7 years of experience in business development, brand partnerships, sponsorship sales, event sales, licensing, or experiential marketing.

Candidates from other sectors with a strong business development track record are also welcome.

Proven ability to generate leads, negotiate agreements, close deals, and achieve revenue targets.

Strong communication, presentation, negotiation, and relationship management skills.

Experience working with brands, agencies, malls, retailers, or hospitality businesses is preferred.

Ability to work independently and coordinate with cross-functional teams.

Willingness to travel regionally and nationally.

A bachelor’s degree in business, marketing, communications, or a related field is preferred; an MBA is an advantage.

Added Advantage: Experience in children’s entertainment, family brands, character licensing, or events, along with an established professional network in Kerala or South India.

What Success Looks Like

Building a qualified pipeline of regional and national brand partners.

Securing paid partnerships, sponsorships, and event bookings.

Achieving revenue and commercial performance targets.

Developing repeat business and long-term partner relationships.

Initial 90-Day Focus

Identify priority brands, venues, and potential partners for Louie & Douie.

Develop partnership proposals and event sales packages.

Initiate meetings with key decision-makers.

Secure initial partnerships and event opportunities.

Why Join Us?

Be part of a growing Indian children’s entertainment company creating original IPs for global audiences.

Bhooshan’s Junior has an audience reach across more than 50 countries and partnerships in the US, Korea, and the Caribbean.

Work directly with the leadership team, contribute to commercial growth, and help bring original characters into real-world experiences, partnerships, and consumer products.

The role offers opportunities for increased responsibility and future commercial leadership.

How to Apply

Interested candidates should send their updated CV along with a brief summary of 2–3 partnerships, sponsorships, or event deals they have personally closed.

Send your application to: info@bhooshansjr.in

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