Business Development Manager (Strategic Partnerships & Licensing) – HYBE India

Job Overview

• Company: HYBE
• Role: Business Development Manager (Strategic Partnerships & Licensing)
• Location: Mumbai
• Job Type: Full Time

HYBE India is looking for a Business Development Manager to drive strategic partnerships and licensing opportunities across India and global markets. This role is central to expanding HYBE’s intellectual property (IP) footprint, enabling localization, monetization, and long-term growth.

You will work at the intersection of music, media, brands, and technology—building partnerships that amplify HYBE’s presence across entertainment, digital platforms, and consumer ecosystems.

Job ​Purpose

To identify, ​negotiate, and secure strategic ​partnerships ​and monetization ​opportunities in India ​and beyond, ​enabling ​HYBE IP ​localization, ​market ​penetration, and sustainable ​growth.

Key ​Responsibilities

• Identify and build ​partnerships ​with ​top-tier Indian and ​global media ​platforms, ​OTTs, agencies, ​and consumer ​brands
• Develop ​proposals for co-produced ​auditions, debut ​projects, and branded content collaborations
• Lead business development with partners like BMS, Hyundai, telecoms, and FMCG players
• Build licensing pipelines for HYBE IPs (music, characters, events) across entertainment and consumer segments
• Evaluate new business models including e-commerce, memberships, fan tech, and AI applications
• Coordinate legal negotiations with HQ Legal team and external counsels
• Draft and manage MoUs, NDAs, and key commercial contracts
• Track partnership KPIs and manage revenue forecast pipelines

Requirements

• 6+ years of experience in business development, media partnerships, brand licensing, or entertainment IP management
• Proven ability to close multi-stakeholder deals across media/tech/consumer sectors
• Strong contract structuring and negotiation skills
• Excellent stakeholder management across Korean HQ and Indian partners
• Deep knowledge of India’s media and entertainment ecosystem
• Business-level fluency in English; Korean proficiency is a plus

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Our Recruitment Process

• Verification: Please note that any false information found in application materials or during the hiring process may result in the immediate cancellation of your offer or termination of employment.
• Rolling Basis: These positions are recruited on a rolling basis. The posting may close early if suitable candidates are found. Interviews: Interviews are typically conducted 1-on-1 or in a panel format and last approximately one hour.
• Process Flexibility: The recruitment process is subject to change based on the specific position and circumstances.
• Multiple Applications: While applying for multiple positions is possible, candidates who pass the initial screening cannot proceed with multiple hiring processes simultaneously.

Win Together Program (Probation Period)

• All new hires at HYBE INDIA will join the “Win Together Program,” our official onboarding and probation period, which lasts for six (6) months.
• This program is designed to support your successful integration and alignment with our company culture and performance standards.
• Please note that employment is conditional upon the successful completion of this program. Failure to meet the required performance standards during the evaluation may result in the non-confirmation and cancellation of employment.