Global Partnerships Manager, Immersive Drone Shows

Nova Sky Stories; New York (NY); On-site; USD 100,000 - 150,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical benefits

401(k) matching

Flexible PTO

Parental leave

Holidays

Equity opportunities

Job summary

Nova Sky Stories is seeking a Business Development Manager to accelerate global growth by identifying new business opportunities, cultivating strategic partnerships, and evaluating expansion into new markets.

You will work with executive leadership across commercial, creative, finance, and operations teams to turn ambitious ideas into reality, expanding Nova's presence in theme parks, brand activations, and large-scale experiential events.

Qualifications

• 3–6 years of experience in business development or related fields.
• Experience developing strategic partnerships and evaluating growth opportunities.
• Strong financial modeling, analytical, and problem-solving skills.
• Excellent communication and presentation abilities to influence stakeholders.
• Ability to thrive in a fast-paced, entrepreneurial environment with evolving priorities.
• Willingness to travel domestically and internationally (up to 50%).

Responsibilities

• Identify, develop, and grow strategic partnerships across key entertainment and experiential markets.
• Research and evaluate new markets, customer segments, and commercial opportunities for global expansion.
• Partner with executive leadership on high-priority commercial opportunities and negotiations.
• Build business cases, financial models, and market analyses to support expansion decisions.
• Coordinate cross-functional initiatives to move projects from concept to execution.
• Represent Nova Sky Stories at industry events and international opportunities.
• Track industry trends and emerging technologies to identify growth avenues.
• Take ownership of special projects to scale the business globally.

Skills

Financial modeling

Analytical skills

Problem solving

Communication skills

Presentation skills

Travel willingness

Job description

Nova Sky Stories is seeking a Business Development Manager to accelerate global growth by identifying new business opportunities, cultivating strategic partnerships, and evaluating expansion into new markets.

You will work with executive leadership across commercial, creative, finance, and operations teams to turn ambitious ideas into reality, expanding Nova's presence in theme parks, brand activations, and large-scale experiential events.