Senior Business Development Manager - International Federations & Associations
On-site Islamabad Senior Business Development
At a glance
Senior Business Development role at iGATE Technology. Islamabad.
Pay not stated
RoleBusiness Development
SenioritySenior
LocationIslamabad
WorkplaceOn-site
PostedSep 21, 2026 · 11d ago
Role brief
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What you'll do
- Build international MMA and combat-sports partnerships with federations, associations, leagues, clubs and governing bodies
- Create a qualified account pipeline and connect with senior sports decision-makers across international markets
- Take sponsorship, equipment supply and commercial agreements from first outreach through negotiation and contract completion
- Shape country and regional development plans, researching markets, events, organizations and commercial openings
- Prepare tailored partnership proposals, pricing models and business cases with Marketing, Product, Sales and Senior Management
What you bring
- At least eight years in business development, partnerships, sponsorships or commercial development
- A track record of international B2B partnership development and closing commercial business
- Experience with sports federations, associations, leagues, clubs or other sporting organizations
- Background negotiating significant commercial partnerships and longer-term agreements
- Strong communication, presentation and negotiation skills with senior sports and C-level stakeholders
Who this fits
This suits a senior business development professional who already works across international sports organizations and can engage federation presidents, CEOs and commercial leaders. MMA, combat sports, boxing or martial arts experience is strongly preferred, and an existing sports-organization network helps. The role is onsite in Islamabad, Pakistan.
From the employer
Role Summary
- Lead international business development for RDX Sports across MMA and combat sports ecosystems.
- Build and manage relationships with international MMA federations, governing bodies, sports associations, leagues, promotions, clubs, and sporting organizations.
- Identify and develop strategic B2B partnerships for RDX Sports across international markets.
- Develop opportunities for official partnerships, sponsorships, equipment supply, federation/association partnerships and long-term commercial agreements.
- Represent RDX Sports in international combat-sports networks, events, conferences and industry forums.
- Build a strong pipeline of international federation and association accounts.
- Develop relationships with senior decision-makers including Federation Presidents, General Secretaries, CEOs, Directors, Commercial Heads and Procurement/Partnership leaders.
- Lead negotiations and commercial discussions from initial outreach through contract closure.
- Develop country/region-wise business development strategies for MMA and combat sports markets.
- Identify opportunities to position RDX Sports equipment and products with federations, associations, clubs, gyms and professional athletes.
- Develop strategic partnerships that increase RDX Sports’ international brand presence and commercial reach.
- Research international MMA/combat-sports markets, upcoming events, federations, associations and commercial opportunities.
- Maintain strong relationships with existing international partners and identify opportunities for account growth.
- Work closely with Marketing, Product, Sales and Senior Management to develop customized partnership proposals.
- Prepare commercial proposals, partnership decks, pricing structures and business cases for prospective partners.
Ideal Candidate Profile
- 8–12+ years of experience in Business Development, Partnerships, Sponsorships, Commercial Development.
- Strong experience working with sports federations, associations, governing bodies, leagues, clubs or sporting organizations.
- Direct exposure to MMA, combat sports, boxing, martial arts or the broader sports industry strongly preferred.
- Proven experience developing international B2B partnerships.
- Existing network across international sports organizations will be a strong advantage.
- Experience negotiating high-value commercial partnerships and long-term agreements.
- Strong understanding of sponsorships, sports partnerships and B2B commercial models.
- Excellent communication, presentation and negotiation skills.
- Comfortable dealing with C-level and senior sports-industry stakeholders.
- Strong commercial mindset with a track record of generating and closing business.
Benefits
⛽ Fuel Allowance
🏥 Medical Insurance
🍽 Free Lunch Facility (In-house)
🏋♂️ GYM Passport (Panel Gyms Free of Cost)
💰 Participatory Fund
💲 Market-Competitive Salary
💻 Learning & Challenging Work Environment
👨💻 Amazing Work Culture
🛫 Paid Time off
👨👩👧👦 Group Life Insurance
⏳ Maternity Leave and many more
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