Business Development Manager

Company Description

Art Karat is looking for a proactive and commercially sharp Business Development Manager to grow the brand through new exhibition markets, new stores, B2B partnerships, marketplace listings, and product placement opportunities.

Role Description

* Identify new cities and markets in India and internationally where Art Karat can conduct exhibitions.

* Study the viability of each city based on customer profile, Indian/South Asian population, spending power, premium audience, seasonality, competition, venue options, marketing feasibility, and expected ROI.

* Identify suitable venues, hosts, clubs, hotels, galleries, communities, and local partners for Art Karat shows.

* Build relationships with exhibition organisers, luxury hotels, clubs, hosts, stylists, fashion designers, wedding planners, and premium customer networks.

* Identify new store locations across malls, high streets, hotels, and premium retail markets.

* Develop B2B sales opportunities with fashion brands, boutiques, jewellery stores, wedding stores, and multi-designer stores.

* Explore product placement with premium retailers such as Pernia's Pop-Up Shop, Aza, Ogaan, Ensemble, Evoluzione, and similar platforms.

* Identify brands or retailers who can purchase Art Karat products outright or stock them in their stores.

* Build marketplace opportunities with Myntra, Nykaa Fashion, Ajio Luxe, Tata CLiQ Luxury, Amazon, Flipkart, and other relevant platforms.

* Negotiate commercial terms and coordinate with internal teams for execution.

* Track leads, meetings, proposals, closures, revenue potential, and channel performance.

Required Skills

* Strong networking and business development skills.

* Ability to research and evaluate new cities, markets, venues, and business opportunities.

* Experience in fashion, jewellery, luxury retail, exhibitions, marketplaces, or B2B sales preferred.

* Good communication, negotiation, and follow-up ability.

* Commercially practical, self-driven, and target-oriented.

* Comfortable with Excel / Google Sheets and basic reporting.

* Willing to travel when required.

Ideal Candidate

Someone who can identify new markets, open new sales channels, build strong relationships, and convert opportunities into revenue for Art Karat.

Interested candidates can apply or share their resume: [Confidential Information] or WhatsApp +919212663958