Business Development Manager

We are looking for a dynamic Business Development Manager to drive revenue growth, brand partnerships, and strategic collaborations for a fashion magazine. The role focuses on building relationships with fashion brands, advertisers, influencers, and event partners to monetize and scale the magazine.

🎯 Key Responsibilities

🤝 Brand Partnerships & Sales

• Identify and approach fashion, beauty, and lifestyle brands for collaborations

• Secure advertising deals, sponsorships, and paid features

• Negotiate pricing, contracts, and partnership terms

💰 Revenue Generation

• Develop strategies to increase magazine revenue (ads, digital campaigns, events, affiliate deals)

• Build long-term revenue partnerships with brands and agencies

• Meet monthly/quarterly sales targets

📢 Market Expansion

• Explore new business opportunities (events, fashion shows, pop-ups, influencer campaigns)

• Expand magazine reach into new audiences and markets

• Build strong industry network in fashion and media

📱 Collaboration & Growth Strategy

• Work with editorial and social media teams to align brand collaborations with content

• Convert editorial reach into monetization opportunities

• Suggest new product/service ideas for revenue growth

📊 Reporting & Strategy

• Track partnership performance and revenue metrics

• Maintain pipeline of leads and business opportunities

• Report growth progress to Editor-in-Chief / Founder

🧩 Required Skills & Qualifications

• Strong communication and negotiation skills

• Confidence in pitching and selling ideas

• Understanding of fashion, media, and branding

• Ability to build professional relationships

• Basic knowledge of digital marketing and influencer ecosystem

🌟 Preferred Skills

• Experience in sales, media, advertising, or influencer marketing

• Existing network in fashion/beauty/lifestyle industry

• Startup or agency experience

• Strong persuasion and storytelling ability