Founding Business Development Associate

About NamiNaya

Help build the future of AI-powered fashion from the ground up. NamiNaya is an upcoming AI modeling agency offering full-service AI-powered fashion shoots.

This is an early-career, hands-on opportunity. You will help build a new business from scratch, finding customers, developing partnerships, shaping strategies, exploring opportunities, and turning ideas into revenue. You'll work directly with leadership across business development, marketing, strategy, AI, fashion, and emerging ventures.

Key Responsibilities

Business Development & Partnerships

• Identify and acquire customers across fashion brands, retailers, D2C businesses, and creative industries.
• Build relationships with customers, partners, agencies, and creators.
• Manage outreach, business pitches, demonstrations, proposals, and follow-ups.
• Identify new revenue streams and partnership opportunities.

Business Strategy & Growth

• Help shape pricing, service packages, market positioning, and go-to-market strategies.
• Research competitors, industry trends, and business opportunities.
• Develop actionable business plans and growth initiatives.
• Explore expansion into new markets and customer segments.

Marketing & Brand Development

• Contribute ideas for digital marketing, social media, and branding.
• Support marketing campaigns, collaborations, and promotional partnerships.
• Research fashion trends, customer behavior, and emerging AI applications.
• Collaborate with creative and media teams to attract customers.

New Ventures & Special Projects

• Work directly with leadership on business ideas and strategic initiatives.
• Explore opportunities across AI, fashion, media, SaaS, and emerging technologies.
• Coordinate with creative, product, technology, and operations teams.
• Prepare presentations, proposals, research reports, and execution plans.
• Take projects from concept to execution with measurable outcomes.

Requirements & Tech Stack

• Genuine interest in AI, technology, fashion, and digital culture.
• Comfortable approaching customers, pitching ideas, and building relationships.
• Strong commercial thinking and problem-solving ability.
• Able to research, plan, and execute independently.
• Brings original ideas.
• Strong written and spoken English communication skills.
• Organized, proactive, and comfortable handling varied responsibilities.
• Eager to learn new tools, technologies, and business models.
• Thrives in a fast-moving startup environment.

Qualifications

• 0–3 years of experience preferred.
• Exceptional freshers with strong communication skills, entrepreneurial thinking, and demonstrated initiative are encouraged to apply.
• Experience in startups, fashion, media, retail, D2C, sales, business development, or digital marketing is a plus.
• We value ability, initiative, and creative thinking over formal credentials.

Compensation & Career Growth

• Annual Salary: ₹4,00,000 – ₹7,00,000 per annum, based on experience, skills, and potential.
• Performance-based incentives may be offered.
• Direct exposure to launching and growing a business.
• Hands-on involvement in strategy, marketing, partnerships, and growth.
• Opportunity to take on increasing responsibilities as we expand.
• Clear career progression toward senior business development and growth roles.