Business Growth Associate

Company Description Kynhood (KYN) is a discovery and community platform that connects people through shared experiences and interest-based communities. The platform makes it easy to find events, live shows, sports activities, workshops, nightlife, and community-led experiences happening nearby. By helping individuals explore their city and meet like-minded people, KYN supports meaningful social connections and a sense of belonging. The company's mission is captured in three core ideas: explore new experiences, connect with people, and belong to communities that reflect your interests.

Role Description The Business Growth Associate is a full-time, on-site role based in Chennai, focused on expanding Kynhood's user base, partner network, and overall engagement. We're looking for a hands-on, business growth specialist to build and scale KYN's Experiences & Communities vertical. You will own the day-to-day business performance of the vertical, lead a team of 3–4 members, work closely with product and other internal teams, and turn business opportunities into scalable initiatives.

Key Responsibilities

1. Identify, acquire and onboard micro-event organisers, independent creators and community hosts.

2. Build relationships across categories such as sports, fitness, arts, culture, hobbies, entertainment and lifestyle.

3. Drive event listings, ticket sales and repeat transactions on Kyn.

4. Help organisers leverage Kyn's community-building tools to grow and retain their audiences.

5. Identify opportunities to convert event attendees into long-term community members.

6. Develop partnerships with colleges, corporates, venues, brands and institutions.

7. Drive community adoption, engagement and monetisation.

8. Track business metrics, identify growth opportunities and execute initiatives to achieve revenue targets.

9. Work closely with product and marketing teams to improve organiser experience and platform adoption.

Qualifications

· Ability to acquire and convert organizers

· Around 1 to 3 years experience in business development, sales, partnerships or growth

· Experience in startups, marketplaces, events, entertainment or community led businesses

· Strong networking, communication, negotiation and relationship building skills

· Proven ability to acquire customers, close business and achieve commercial targets.

· Ability to work independently, have an entrepreneur mindset and work in a fast paced startup environment.

· A flare for creating, exploring and attending new age events and experiences

· Familiar with at least one micro experience category: Performing arts, Social or Sport i.e Clubs, Communities or Venues

.Enjoy meeting people, building networks, and discovering business opportunities.