Business Development Manager | Talent & Events
3-5 years
Head Office
Full-Time
About OML
Only Much Louder Entertainment is a market‐leading, full‐service creative and entertainment business network that has instigated pop culture for over two decades by creating iconic moments across television, digital content, fan experiences, branded entertainment, and in the artist‐creator community. Celebrated for creating India's first multi‐genre music festival, the NH7 Weekender, Only Much Louder has built India's independent music and comedy scene from the ground up. We won the first‐ever Branded Content and Entertainment Cannes Lion for 'Dewarists' and have been the first homegrown content business to have a strong footprint in over 22 countries.
Our businesses include:
* Move Over: OML's creative agency on a mission to bury the boring. Turning ads into entertainment people actually want to watch, share, and talk about. We help brands act like creators and build fandoms, not just followings.
* Hypothesis: One of India's fastest growing creator‐first & influencer marketing agencies, specializing in data‐driven solutions to connect brands with the right audiences.
* OML Talent: OML's legacy business representing over 90+ of the most influential creators, comedians, writers, and storytellers shaping India's entertainment landscape.
* OML Studios: India's premier production house developing original IPs for leading OTT platforms. Also helps brands conceptualise and produce original IPs, manage syndication and licensing.
* EighteenSixtyTwo: Bacardi's offsite content and advertising agency, with campaigns in 20+ countries, delivering top‐tier creative and content marketing solutions.
* OML Sports: A creative content studio crafting high‐impact ads, social media campaigns, and sportainment content for leading teams and leagues. We bring sports stories to life with innovative formats and audience‐first storytelling.
Overview
We are looking for a strategic, well‐connected, and commercially‐minded Business Development Manager to join our Go Louder Team. This isn't just a sales role; it's about being a creative bridge between world‐class talent and high‐end event requirements. You will be responsible for identifying opportunities, nurturing industry relationships, and ensuring that every booking is both a creative success and a financial win.
Key Responsibilities
* Strategic Growth: Develop and execute a cohesive business development strategy to drive revenue and expand our footprint for the Go Louder Business.
* Talent Intermediary: Act as a creative consultant for clients, working directly with artists and their management teams to provide tailored solutions that meet complex event requirements.
* Pipeline Management: Maintain an organized approach to the sales funnel, utilizing CRM tracking to manage leads, follow‐ups, and conversion metrics.
* End‐to‐End Servicing: Provide "patient" client servicing – balancing the high‐pressure needs of talent with the exacting expectations of the end client.
* Financial Oversight: Manage the "margin business" by building effective P&L forecasts for projects, ensuring all deals are profitable, reasonable, and sustainable.
* Cross‐Functional Collaboration: Work seamlessly with internal talent teams and external partners to ensure flawless execution of booked events.
Qualifications and Prior Experience
* Experience: 3–5 years of proven experience in business development or talent booking within the entertainment, music, or event agency space.
* The Rolodex: Existing, active relationships with event agencies, talent bookers, and artist management teams.
* Commercial Acumen: A solid understanding of P&L forecasting, margin management, and the financial mechanics of talent booking.
* Communication: Exceptional interpersonal skills; you can navigate a boardroom and a backstage area with equal ease.
* Organization: A disciplined approach to CRM management and project tracking.
What We're Looking For
* Collaborative: You believe that the best results come from a cohesive team effort.
* Problem‐Solver: You don't just sell a service; you provide a creative solution to a client's problem.
* Resilient: You have the patience and emotional intelligence required to manage high‐profile talent and demanding clients.
Our values
* We build opportunities for our artists, brands and fans; and it's important for us to be reliable and efficient
* We demonstrate honesty, excellence and commitment to success
* 'It's not my job' is not part of our vocabulary, we even stuff envelopes
* We make mistakes, but only to learn from them to build resilience
* We take care of ourselves and our colleagues
* We are our own managers
* We are committed to equality and inclusion
* We are mindful of the strain on the Earth's resources and are committed to reversing the trend with our behaviors where possible
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