Website:
sociosports.com
Job details:
Company Description SocioSports is building a structural sports ecosystem in India that connects grassroots sports participation with meaningful employment opportunities for sportspeople. Through its dedicated mobile app, the company offers athletes and trainers a sports networking platform to build a digital sports identity, showcase achievements, and access events and jobs. SocioSports also runs “Sports on Wheels,” taking fully equipped sports and fitness units into residential communities, educational institutions, corporates, and public spaces to activate people of all ages. By combining digital solutions with on-ground programs, SocioSports turns sports skills into sustainable livelihoods as coaches, trainers, event facilitators, and sports coordinators. The organization is driven by the belief that sports should foster dignity, health, opportunity, and social connection.
Role Description The Partnerships Specialist is a full-time, on-site role based in Hyderabad, focused on identifying, developing, and managing strategic partnerships that support SocioSports’ digital and on-ground initiatives. In this role, the specialist will research potential partners, including schools, colleges, residential communities, corporates, and sports organizations, and build a strong pipeline of collaboration opportunities. Day-to-day responsibilities include outreach and relationship management, preparing and delivering partnership proposals, coordinating meetings and presentations, and negotiating mutually beneficial terms. The specialist will work closely with internal teams to align partnership activities with product, operations, and marketing goals, and will track performance metrics to ensure long-term value and impact. This role involves regular on-site interactions, field visits in Hyderabad, and representation of SocioSports at events and partner engagements.
Qualifications
- Candidates should possess strong Partnerships and Strategic Partnerships skills to identify, build, and nurture high-impact collaborations.
- Candidates should possess excellent Communication and Sales skills to present value propositions, negotiate agreements, and maintain partner relationships.
- Candidates should possess solid Analytical Skills to assess partnership opportunities, evaluate performance data, and recommend improvements.
- Experience in business development, account management, or ecosystem building within sports, education, or community engagement sectors is beneficial.
- Ability to work collaboratively with cross-functional teams and manage multiple projects in a fast-paced environment.
- Comfort with on-ground activities, including client meetings, site visits, and event coordination in and around Hyderabad.
- Bachelor’s degree in Business, Marketing, Sports Management, or a related field, or equivalent relevant experience.
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