Brand Partnerships Executive
Xthlete India is hiring a Brand Partnerships Executive in Chennai to grow its sponsorship and commercial partnership network across athletes, sporting events and brands. The role is full-time and hybrid, and the recruiter says freshers with strong communication skills are welcome.
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Selling sponsorships to brands
This is a business development role. You will find brands and their decision-makers, start conversations with them and move those conversations towards partnerships.
- Pitching: present athlete sponsorships, tournament sponsorships and wider brand collaborations.
- Closing support: schedule meetings, prepare proposals and help with negotiations until the deal is closed.
- Relationships: build and maintain long-term ties with the partners you bring in.
Who can apply and what to bring
Freshers are welcome to apply. Previous sales or partnership experience counts as an advantage, but it is not compulsory.
- Confident communication and the willingness to approach brands directly.
- Consistent follow-up and an interest in business development.
- Good English and Tamil are required. Hindi is optional.
- Based in Chennai, with a hybrid working arrangement.
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Ways to prepare before you apply
- Practise a short, clear pitch for a sponsorship, so you can explain what a brand gains from backing an athlete or a tournament.
- Read up on brands that already sponsor sport in India and note what kind of partnerships they pick.
- If you have no sales experience, mention any college work where you convinced, negotiated or followed up with outside people.
- Be ready to speak comfortably in both English and Tamil, since both are required.
- Learn what a basic partnership proposal usually contains, so you can talk about it in an interview.
Questions people ask about this role
Can freshers apply for this Brand Partnerships Executive role?
Yes. The recruiter says freshers with strong communication skills and the confidence to approach brands are welcome. Earlier sales or partnership experience is an advantage but not required.
Is this job in the office or hybrid?
The post describes it as hybrid, with Chennai as the location. It is a full-time job.
Which languages do I need?
Good communication in English and Tamil is required. Hindi is optional.