Global Events Partnerships Manager

# Job Title: Global Business Development Manager – Events & Partnerships

**Project Type:** Long-Term / Ongoing
**Work Mode:** Remote
**Location:** Worldwide
**Experience:** 2–5 Years Preferred
**Engagement:** Part-Time initially, with potential for Full-Time

## About the Project

We are building a global social discovery and event platform called **Buddilio**, designed to help people discover events, activities, and social experiences and connect with like-minded individuals.

We are looking for an experienced and proactive Business Development Manager who can take ownership of our global event-listing operations and build relationships with event organizers, venues, promoters, communities, and event management companies worldwide.

## Key Responsibilities

**1. Global Event Discovery & Listing**
- Identify events across major cities and countries worldwide.
- Research concerts, music festivals, nightlife, parties, exhibitions, food festivals, networking events, workshops, cultural events, sports events, and social gatherings.
- Collect event details, dates, timings, locations, ticket prices, images, and registration links.
- Ensure events are accurately listed on the Buddilio platform.
- Maintain and regularly update event listings.

**2. Business Development & Partnerships**
- Connect with event organizers, promoters, clubs, hotels, restaurants, and event management companies.
- Establish partnerships for regular event listings.
- Encourage organizers to list their events on Buddilio.
- Develop long-term relationships with event partners.
- Explore opportunities for exclusive event collaborations and promotional partnerships.

**3. Global Market Expansion**
- Build event networks across India, USA, UK, UAE, Canada, Australia, and other international markets.
- Identify high-demand cities and popular event categories.
- Develop a consistent pipeline of new events.
- Expand the platform's event coverage internationally.

**4. Event Listing Operations**
- Coordinate with the internal team for publishing events.
- Verify event information before publishing.
- Avoid duplicate, outdated, or misleading listings.
- Maintain an organized event database.
- Track event submissions, approvals, and published listings.

**5. Performance & Reporting**
- Submit weekly reports covering:
- Number of new events identified.
- Number of events successfully published.
- New organizer partnerships established.
- Countries and cities covered.
- Upcoming event pipeline.
- Partnership conversion rate.

## Key Deliverables

- Consistent pipeline of verified global events.
- Regular event listings across multiple countries.
- Database of event organizers and business contacts.
- Partnerships with event organizers and venues.
- Weekly performance reports.
- Continuous expansion of Buddilio's event network.

## Required Skills

- Business Development
- International Market Research
- Event Management & Event Discovery
- Partnership Development
- Lead Generation
- Web Research
- Data Management (Excel / Google Sheets)
- Excellent Communication Skills
- Email and LinkedIn Outreach

## Ideal Candidate

We are looking for someone who:
- Can work independently with minimal supervision.
- Has experience in event management, ticketing platforms, hospitality, or business development.
- Understands international event markets.
- Is comfortable communicating with people across different countries.
- Is target-oriented and capable of building partnerships.
- Can take complete ownership of event-listing operations.

## Application Requirements

Please include the following in your proposal:

1. Your experience in business development or event management.
2. Countries and markets you have previously worked in.
3. Your experience connecting with event organizers.
4. How you would source 500 verified events across multiple countries.
5. How many verified event listings you can realistically deliver per week.
6. Your expected monthly compensation.

## Long-Term Opportunity

This is an opportunity to become part of a growing global platform. High-performing candidates may be considered for a long-term leadership role managing Buddilio's international event partnerships and expansion.

**We are looking for an owner, not just an executor.**