Remote Sponsorship & Business Development Associate

About the Role

Orijit Chaliha, a Professional Men’s Singles Badminton Player representing India, is seeking a proactive and commercially driven individual to develop sponsorship opportunities, corporate partnerships, and business initiatives. This role involves working directly with the athlete to identify potential sponsors, approach companies, build business relationships, and generate commercial opportunities. It's an opportunity for individuals interested in sports marketing, sponsorships, and business development to gain hands-on experience with a professional international athlete.

Key Responsibilities

• Sponsorship & Brand Partnerships

• Research and identify companies and brands for potential sponsorship.

• Identify relevant marketing heads, brand managers, founders, and corporate decision-makers.

• Initiate contact through LinkedIn, email, and other professional channels.

• Develop and share sponsorship proposals and partnership presentations.

• Follow up with prospective sponsors and help arrange meetings.

• Explore brand collaborations, endorsements, and other commercial opportunities.

• Corporate Partnerships & Events

• Identify companies interested in hosting badminton workshops and employee engagement sessions.

• Reach out to HR, Employee Engagement, and Corporate Wellness teams.

• Pitch professional badminton experiences and corporate sporting events.

• Develop relationships with companies for recurring workshops and collaborations.

• Assist with commercial discussions and event coordination.

• Business Development & Relationship Management

• Build and maintain a database of potential sponsors and corporate partners.

• Manage outreach, follow-ups, and ongoing conversations.

• Track leads, meetings, proposals, and potential deal values.

• Identify new opportunities to generate revenue through the athlete’s professional career and personal brand.

Requirements & Tech Stack

• Strong written and verbal communication skills.
• Interest in sports, marketing, sponsorships, or business development.
• Comfortable with cold outreach, networking, and approaching senior professionals.
• Ability to research companies and identify relevant decision-makers.
• Good understanding of LinkedIn and professional email communication.
• Proficiency in Google Sheets, PowerPoint, and presentation tools.
• Self-motivated, organized, and persistent.
• Ability to work independently in a remote environment.

Preferred (but not mandatory)

• Experience in business development, B2B sales, sports marketing, or brand partnerships.
• Experience securing sponsorships or corporate partnerships.
• Existing professional network in the corporate or sports ecosystem.

Compensation & Incentives

• Fixed monthly retainer of ₹7,000.
• Additional performance-based commission of 10-15% on sponsorships and commercial partnerships successfully secured.
• Flexible working hours with an expected commitment of approximately 8–10 hours per week.
• Initial 3-month engagement, with the possibility of a longer-term association and increased compensation based on performance.