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

HYBE India hiring a Performance Manager to support artist choreography, creative direction, and live performance development.
HYBE India is looking for a Performance Manager to join its Creative Team—supporting artist development, choreography, staging, and world-class performance execution.
  • Full Time
  • Mumbai

HYBE

Location: Mumbai, ​India

Department: Business ​Development

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.

To apply for this job please visit careers.hybecorp.com.