Senior Global MMA Partnerships Director
iGate Technologies Pakistan
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Job summary
iGate Technologies Pakistan is seeking a Senior Leader to drive international business development for RDX Sports in MMA and combat sports. You will cultivate relationships with federations, associations and clubs, and lead high-stakes negotiations to close long-term partnerships.
Ideally you bring 8-12+ years in sports BD, a global network, and a proven track record in securing sponsorships and B2B deals. The role focuses on international markets and strategic collaborations to grow the brand
Qualifications
- 8-12+ years of experience in Business Development, Partnerships, Sponsorships, Commercial Development
- Strong experience working with sports federations, associations, governing bodies, leagues, clubs or sporting organizations
- Direct exposure to MMA, combat sports, boxing, martial arts or the broader sports industry strongly preferred
- Proven experience developing international B2B partnerships
- Existing network across international sports organizations will be a strong advantage
- Experience negotiating high-value commercial partnerships and long-term agreements
- Strong understanding of sponsorships, sports partnerships and B2B commercial models
- Excellent communication, presentation and negotiation skills
- Comfortable dealing with C-level and senior sports-industry stakeholders
- Strong commercial mindset with a track record of generating and closing business
Responsibilities
- Lead international business development for RDX Sports across MMA and combat sports ecosystems
- Build and manage relationships with international MMA federations, governing bodies, sports associations, leagues, promotions, clubs, and sporting organizations
- Identify and develop strategic B2B partnerships for RDX Sports across international markets
- Develop opportunities for official partnerships, sponsorships, equipment supply, federation/association partnerships and long-term commercial agreements
- Represent RDX Sports in international combat-sports networks, events, conferences and industry forums
- Build a strong pipeline of international federation and association accounts
- Develop relationships with senior decision-makers including Federation Presidents, General Secretaries, CEOs, Directors, Commercial Heads and Procurement/Partnership leaders
- Lead negotiations and commercial discussions from initial outreach through contract closure
- Develop country/region-wise business development strategies for MMA and combat sports markets
- Identify opportunities to position RDX Sports equipment and products with federations, associations, clubs, gyms and professional athletes
- Develop strategic partnerships that increase RDX Sports' international brand presence and commercial reach
- Research international MMA/combat-sports markets, upcoming events, federations, associations and commercial opportunities
- Maintain strong relationships with existing international partners and identify opportunities for account growth
- Work closely with Marketing, Product, Sales and Senior Management to develop customized partnership proposalsPrepare commercial proposals, partnership decks, pricing structures and business cases for prospective partners
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Job description
iGate Technologies Pakistan is seeking a Senior Leader to drive international business development for RDX Sports in MMA and combat sports. You will cultivate relationships with federations, associations and clubs, and lead high-stakes negotiations to close long-term partnerships.
Ideally you bring 8-12+ years in sports BD, a global network, and a proven track record in securing sponsorships and B2B deals. The role focuses on international markets and strategic collaborations to grow the brand
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