Business Development Executive

KGen is looking for a driven Business Development Executive to grow our brand partnership ecosystem. You will be the face of KGen in the market — building relationships, generating leads, and closing partnerships that drive meaningful revenue and brand visibility.

If you have a strong network, a hunter mindset, and a passion for building things from scratch, this role is for you.

Roles & Responsibilities

• Identify, pitch, negotiate, and close brand partnership deals aligned with KGen's growth objectives
• Own the complete partnership lifecycle — from first outreach to deal closure and post-partnership success
• Build and manage a robust self-sourced lead pipeline through outbound outreach, warm referrals, and research
• Represent KGen at industry events, brand forums, and networking summits to drive strong market visibility
• Collaborate with internal teams to craft tailored partnership proposals, decks, and campaign concepts
• Nurture and grow a high-quality network of brand managers, CMOs, and marketing leads
• Track and report pipeline metrics — conversion rates, deal velocity, and revenue targets via CRM
• 08Identify upsell and renewal opportunities within the existing partner base to maximise account value
• Monitor market trends, competitor activity, and emerging brand verticals to unlock new opportunities

Requirements

• 2.5 to 5 years of experience in Business Development, Brand Partnerships, or a similar sales-led role
• Proven track record of successfully closing brand partnerships or media deals end-to-end
• Strong existing network of brand decision-makers, agency leads, or marketing heads
• Demonstrated ability to build and manage a high-quality outbound lead generation pipeline
• Excellent communication, presentation, and negotiation skills across all seniority levels
• Hands-on experience with CRM tools such as HubSpot, Salesforce, or Zoho
• Self-starter with the ability to work independently and thrive in a fast-paced, target-driven environment
• Prior exposure to the creator economy, influencer marketing, or D2C brand ecosystem is a strong plus.