Business Development Manager (Entertainment)

TL;DR

Business Development Manager (Entertainment): Driving market growth and cultivating deep commercial relationships with major entertainment producers and venues in Turkey with an accent on partnership strategy and ecosystem scaling. Focus on executing growth initiatives, managing complex stakeholder negotiations, and identifying emerging lifestyle trends to enhance the platform's presence.

Location: Istanbul (Hybrid)

Company

hirify.global is a leading global technology platform revolutionizing access to live entertainment and cultural experiences for millions of users worldwide.

What you will do

• Cultivate and manage long-term strategic relationships with key entertainment stakeholders and venue partners.
• Develop and execute market-specific growth strategies to scale local operations.
• Manage commercial strategy and negotiations to ensure mutual value creation with partners.
• Balance and grow a large portfolio of existing client accounts through data-driven prioritization.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to deliver partner growth across Turkey and international markets.
• Maintain expertise on trending entertainment, events, and local lifestyle innovations.

Requirements

• At least 8+ years of total professional experience with a strong background in top-tier consulting or relevant industry sectors.
• Demonstrated success in business development and complex partnership management.
• Ability to thrive in a demanding, dynamic startup environment.
• Strong analytical and data-driven approach to business operations.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office, Google Docs, and Sales CRM tools.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills with high attention to detail.

Culture & Benefits

• Competitive base salary combined with a significant performance-based bonus structure.
• Stock option opportunities to share in the growth of the company.
• High level of responsibility and autonomy from day one.
• Opportunities for professional development in a high-growth, industry-leading environment.
• Collaborative work culture with an international and talented team.