Senior Business Development Manager - International Federations & Associations

iGate TechnologiesIslamabad, IslamabadOn-siteFull-timeStaff, 8–12 yearsListed 1 week ago

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Role Summary

- 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 proposals.
- Prepare commercial proposals, partnership decks, pricing structures and business cases for prospective partners.

Ideal Candidate Profile

- 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.

Benefits

⛽ Fuel Allowance

🏥 Medical Insurance

🍽 Free Lunch Facility (In-house)

🏋‍♂️ GYM Passport (Panel Gyms Free of Cost)

💰 Participatory Fund

💲 Market-Competitive Salary

💻 Learning & Challenging Work Environment

👨‍💻 Amazing Work Culture

🛫 Paid Time off

👨‍👩‍👧‍👦 Group Life Insurance

⏳ Maternity Leave and many more