The Business Development Specialist will independently own and drive the expansion of BotLab Dynamics drone light show business across international markets, right from the ground up. This is not a support role the person will build the market research, database, outreach, partnerships, and go-to-market strategy for each target region from scratch, and will be responsible for translating that work into signed deals and market entry.
This role is ideal for a self-starter with 1–2 years of experience in international business development, sales, or market entry, who is excited to take full ownership of a high-impact function and work closely with leadership to unlock new markets for a category-defining technology and entertainment product.
Key Responsibilities Include:
- Independently research and prioritize international markets for drone light shows, from scratch.
- Identify industry trends, regulatory environments (including drone/aviation regulations), and growth opportunities in each target market.
- Analyze competitor offerings, pricing models, and regional positioning.
- Build and own a 5-year expansion strategy for the international segment, and present it to leadership.
Database Creation & Management:
- Build and maintain structured databases of:
- Competitors in the drone show industry
- Government tourism boards and public bodies
- Large corporates and global brands
- Festivals, sporting events, and international expos
Outreach & Lead Generation:
- Drive end-to-end cold outreach via email, LinkedIn, and calls to potential clients and partners.
- Identify and build relationships with decision-makers in event agencies, corporates, and government bodies.
- Own and maintain CRM records of leads, conversations, and follow-ups.
Partnerships & Market Entry:
- Identify and evaluate potential partners local agencies, distributors, event companies, and government-linked bodies whose business has strong synergies with BotLab Dynamics.
- Lead negotiations and drive partner agreements to closure, to accelerate market entry and reduce time-to-revenue in new geographies.
- Structure and manage ongoing partner relationships to ensure they deliver on shared business goals.
- Build and execute Go-To-Market strategies for target regions, end to end.
- Develop and drive marketing strategies for international markets in coordination with internal teams.
- Identify and pursue additional collaboration and partnership opportunities beyond the initial market entry.
Deal Closure & Revenue Ownership:
- Own the sales pipeline for international markets from first outreach through proposal, negotiation, and contract closure.
- Work with internal stakeholders (operations, legal, finance) to structure deals and ensure smooth delivery.
Reporting & Insights:
- Prepare structured reports, presentations, and market insights for leadership.
- Track outreach, partnership, and revenue performance against targets.
- Present findings, deal pipelines, and recommendations directly to the leadership team.
Key Skills & Qualifications
- 1–2 years of experience in international business development, B2B sales, market entry, or a related field.
- Degree in Business, International Relations, Marketing, or a related field.
- Demonstrated ability to independently own a function and drive it from scratch with minimal oversight.
- Strong research, analytical, and strategic thinking skills.
- Excellent written and verbal communication in English.
- Proven comfort with cold outreach, negotiation, and closing deals.
- Proficiency in Google Sheets / Excel / CRM tools.
- Ability to work independently, handle ambiguity, and manage multiple priorities in a fast‑paced environment.
- Willingness to work on‑site in Delhi.
What You Will Gain
- Full ownership of BotLab Dynamics international market expansion.
- Direct exposure to global clients, partners, and the international events industry.
- A seat at the table in strategic decision-making, working closely with leadership.
- High‑growth, high‑visibility role with significant scope for career advancement.
- Prior experience in the drone, aviation, events, or entertainment industry.
- Familiarity with international markets or the global events industry.
- Experience using LinkedIn Sales Navigator, Apollo, or similar lead generation tools.
- Experience structuring or negotiating partnership/distributor agreements.