Business Development Manager

The candidate will play the leading role in identifying, engaging and contracting with new commercial partners by developing relationships, building networks, and partnering with vendors to acquire maximum business connections & finding brands for selling advertisement space in sagoon mobile app. Prior experience in any Social Commerce Domain would be a plus but it is not necessary.

 Roles & Responsibilities:

· Identify Suitable business partners to achieve the company's business objectives

· Prepare proposals, identify opportunities and approach business Partners to develop collaborative projects and tie-ups

· Partner with aspirational brands and crack exclusive offerings for Sagoon members

· Shape product and business by building powerful and lasting partnerships that drive Sagoon

· Negotiate the best deals that give mutually beneficial results to both parties

· Research and identify new business opportunities (vendor onboarding & Advertisers) - including growth areas, trends, partnerships, products and services

· Manage high level internal and external relationships with vendors and business partners

· Prepare and discuss weekly reports on possible opportunities and progress made with Senior management

· Work cross functionally with the growth team and discuss promotional strategy and activities

 Other Specification

· Minimum 3 -5 years of work experience in partnerships or business development

· Have worked closely with high end brands in categories like Clothing, Gifting Items , F&B, electronics, beauty and home furnishings (definite brownie points)

· MBA graduate with a specialization in Business/Marketing is preferred

· A high degree of accountability and sense of ownership toward the responsibilities assigned

· Knowledge of our products and services and be able to advise/pitch others about them

· Self-motivated with a proactive approach and result-driven mindset

· Strong negotiation skills and relationship building

· Outgoing personality, Influencer, and a team player