Senior Business Development Manager - International Federations & Associations

<h3>Role Summary</h3><ul>
<li>Lead international business development for<strong>RDX Sports</strong>across MMA and combat sports ecosystems.</li>
<li>Build and manage relationships with<strong>international MMA federations, governing bodies, sports associations, leagues, promotions, clubs, and sporting organizations</strong>.</li>
<li>Identify and develop strategic B2B partnerships for RDX Sports across international markets.</li>
<li>Develop opportunities for<strong>official partnerships, sponsorships, equipment supply, federation/association partnerships and long-term commercial agreements</strong>.</li>
<li>Represent RDX Sports in international combat-sports networks, events, conferences and industry forums.</li>
<li>Build a strong pipeline of international federation and association accounts.</li>
<li>Develop relationships with senior decision-makers including<strong>Federation Presidents, General Secretaries, CEOs, Directors, Commercial Heads and Procurement/Partnership leaders</strong>.</li>
<li>Lead negotiations and commercial discussions from initial outreach through contract closure.</li>
<li>Develop country/region-wise business development strategies for MMA and combat sports markets.</li>
<li>Identify opportunities to position<strong>RDX Sports equipment and products</strong>with federations, associations, clubs, gyms and professional athletes.</li>
<li>Develop strategic partnerships that increase RDX Sports’ international brand presence and commercial reach.</li>
<li>Research international MMA/combat-sports markets, upcoming events, federations, associations and commercial opportunities.</li>
<li>Maintain strong relationships with existing international partners and identify opportunities for account growth.</li>
<li>Work closely with Marketing, Product, Sales and Senior Management to develop customized partnership proposals.</li>
<li>Prepare commercial proposals, partnership decks, pricing structures and business cases for prospective partners.</li>
</ul><h3>Ideal Candidate Profile</h3><ul>
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<strong>8–12+ years of experience</strong>in Business Development, Partnerships, Sponsorships, Commercial Development.</li>
<li>Strong experience working with<strong>sports federations, associations, governing bodies, leagues, clubs or sporting organizations</strong>.</li>
<li>Direct exposure to<strong>MMA, combat sports, boxing, martial arts or the broader sports industry</strong>strongly preferred.</li>
<li>Proven experience developing<strong>international B2B partnerships</strong>.</li>
<li>Existing network across international sports organizations will be a strong advantage.</li>
<li>Experience negotiating high-value commercial partnerships and long-term agreements.</li>
<li>Strong understanding of sponsorships, sports partnerships and B2B commercial models.</li>
<li>Excellent communication, presentation and negotiation skills.</li>
<li>Comfortable dealing with<strong>C-level and senior sports-industry stakeholders</strong>.</li>
<li>Strong commercial mindset with a track record of generating and closing business.</li>
</ul><h2>Benefits</h2><h2>⛽ Fuel Allowance</h2><h2>🏥 Medical Insurance</h2><h2>🍽 Free Lunch Facility (In-house)</h2><h2>🏋♂️ GYM Passport (Panel Gyms Free of Cost)</h2><h2>💰 Participatory Fund</h2><h2>💲 Market-Competitive Salary</h2><h2>💻 Learning &amp; Challenging Work Environment</h2><h2>👨💻 Amazing Work Culture</h2><h2>🛫 Paid Time off</h2><h2>👨👩👧👦 Group Life Insurance</h2><h2>⏳ Maternity Leave and many more</h2>