Business Development Manager - Live Events & Talent Management

22nd Avenue Talent Management Pvt. Ltd.; Mumbai; On-site; INR 1,200,000 - 1,800,000; Full time

Job summary

22nd Avenue Talent Management Pvt. Ltd. in Mumbai is seeking a dynamic Business Development Manager to drive growth across live events, artist management, and talent solutions.

You will identify opportunities, generate leads, pitch proposals, negotiate deals, and build strong relationships with brands, corporates, agencies, and clients.

The ideal candidate has 5–10 years in BD within live events or entertainment, with excellent networking, presentation, and negotiation skills.

Qualifications

• 5–10 years in BD within live events, entertainment, artist management, or talent agencies.
• Strong networking, pitching, negotiation, and client relationship skills.
• Proven ability to generate leads, convert prospects, and achieve revenue targets.

Responsibilities

• Identify and develop new business opportunities, clients, and strategic partnerships.
• Generate leads, pitch proposals, negotiate commercials, and close deals.
• Build and maintain strong relationships with brands, corporates, agencies, and clients.
• Drive revenue growth through event sponsorships, brand collaborations, artist bookings, and talent-led opportunities.
• Coordinate with internal teams to develop customised pitches and execute client requirements.
• Track market trends, competitor activities, and emerging business opportunities.
• Manage client accounts and ensure repeat business and long-term partnerships.

Skills

Networking

Pitching

Negotiation

Client relationships

Revenue growth

Job description

We are looking for a dynamic and result-oriented Business Development Manager to drive business growth across live events, artist management, and talent solutions.

Key Responsibilities:

• Identify and develop new business opportunities, clients, and strategic partnerships.
• Generate leads, pitch proposals, negotiate commercials, and close deals.
• Build and maintain strong relationships with brands, corporates, agencies, and clients.
• Drive revenue growth through event sponsorships, brand collaborations, artist bookings, and talent-led opportunities.
• Coordinate with internal teams to develop customised pitches and execute client requirements.
• Track market trends, competitor activities, and emerging business opportunities.
• Manage client accounts and ensure repeat business and long-term partnerships.

Requirements:

• 5–10 years of experience in business development within live events, entertainment, artist management, or talent agencies.
• Strong networking, pitching, negotiation, and client relationship skills.
• Proven ability to generate leads, convert prospects, and achieve revenue targets.
• Excellent communication, presentation, and commercial acumen.
• A proactive, target-driven approach with the ability to work in a fast-paced environment.