Website:
Job details:
Location: Mumbai (Hybrid)
Reports to: Founder
Type: Full-time
The Opportunity
Argonauts is building a new category at the intersection of travel, culture and private membership. We're looking for someone who is equally comfortable introducing the brand to founders over coffee, negotiating a luxury hotel partnership, closing a founding member, and identifying new commercial opportunities.
This is not a traditional sales role. It is a relationship-building role focused on creating long-term commercial value for the Argonauts ecosystem.
About ArgonautsArgonauts is a private members' circle for global Indians, built around travel and culture. It brings together curated journeys, seasonal assemblies and a year-round editorial programme.
The business generates revenue across multiple verticals.
The Business Development & Partnerships Lead is responsible for driving the commercial growth of Argonauts by expanding its core revenue lines and strategic network. The role combines relationship-building, partnerships, sales and founder positioning to generate sustainable, recurring revenue.
The successful candidate will be expected to:
- Grow the Argonauts membership community.
- Develop and secure brand partnerships, sponsorships and member privileges.
- Generate and convert travel advisory and travel booking opportunities.
- Expand the events business through paid experiences, corporate events and commercial partnerships.
- Position the Founder in influential circles by securing invitations to elite gatherings, speaking opportunities and strategic introductions.
- Identify and launch new commercial opportunities that strengthen the Argonauts ecosystem.
What We're Looking For
Develop a practical roadmap outlining how you would grow the business over the next 12 months.
Your proposal should include:
Revenue Priorities
- Which revenue lines would you prioritise first, and why?
- How would you balance quick wins with long-term growth?
Target Market
- Who are the ideal customers, members and partners?
- Which industries, brands and communities would you focus on?
Commercial Strategy
- How would you acquire new members?
- How would you source travel advisory clients?
- How would you grow the events proposition?
- How would you secure sponsorships and partnerships?
- How would you position the Founder within influential networks and create opportunities for strategic introductions?
Execution Roadmap
- A 30, 60, 90-day action plan.
- Key activities and milestones.
- Resources or tools you would require.
Targets & KPIs
- The measurable outcomes you would aim to achieve within 12 months (e.g. memberships sold, partnerships signed, sponsorship revenue, travel advisory clients, events delivered, founder introductions, total revenue generated).
Show us how you prioritise opportunities, build relationships, create momentum and turn strategy into measurable results. We want to understand how you think, how you execute, and how you would help make Argonauts a commercially sustainable and globally recognised brand.
Click on Apply to know more.