Business Development Executive - Premium & Luxury Brands

Business Development Executive – Premium & Luxury Brands

Company: YKONE

Location: Mumbai

Department: Business Development

About YKONE

YKONE is a global influencer marketing and communications group that connects premium and luxury brands with influential voices, creators, and audiences through impactful campaigns and strategic brand solutions.

Role Overview

We are looking for a smart, proactive, and well-connected Business Development professional to join the YKONE team. The ideal candidate should have strong communication and networking skills, a good understanding of social media and influencer marketing, and the ability to build relationships with premium and luxury brands.

The role will focus on identifying new business opportunities, generating qualified leads, developing brand relationships, and expanding YKONE’s client portfolio.

Key Responsibilities

• Identify and generate new business opportunities among premium, luxury, fashion, beauty, lifestyle, hospitality, and other relevant brands.
• Leverage existing industry connections and networking opportunities to build relationships with potential clients.
• Research brands, identify key decision-makers, and initiate conversations to explore potential collaborations.
• Develop and maintain a strong pipeline of qualified leads and prospective clients.
• Understand brand requirements and identify opportunities for influencer marketing, creator partnerships, and integrated marketing campaigns.
• Arrange introductory meetings and coordinate with internal teams to develop relevant brand solutions and proposals.
• Track industry trends, competitor activities, and brand campaigns to identify potential business opportunities.
• Maintain regular follow-ups with prospects and nurture relationships to convert leads into business opportunities.
• Work closely with the internal team to support business growth and achieve lead generation and revenue targets.

Requirements

• Experience in business development, lead generation, sales, or client acquisition, preferably within influencer marketing, digital marketing, advertising, or media.
• A good understanding of social media marketing and influencer marketing.
• Existing connections with premium or luxury brands will be a strong advantage.
• Strong communication, negotiation, networking, and relationship-building skills.
• Ability to identify business opportunities and confidently engage with senior brand stakeholders.
• A proactive, target-driven mindset with strong research and follow-up skills.
• Good understanding of the premium and luxury brand landscape, including fashion, beauty, lifestyle, hospitality, and related sectors.

If you’re interested, please share your CV at neha@barcodent.com