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Blast is hiring a

Associate Director - Sponsorship Sales

Location: Mumbai, India

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Welcome to Jio BLAST and the Commercial Team!

At BLAST we create live and digital experiences - from tournaments that pack out major arenas around the world to great content that’s guaranteed to blow your socks off. BLAST have now combined forces with Jio to entertain India’s youth and redefine Indian esports. Globally we work with the world’s best game publishers and brands to elevate their properties into amazing esports experiences. Now it’s time for India. 

Launched in 2025 and headquartered in Mumbai, Jio BLAST is assembling a passionate, ambitious, and creative team. This is your opportunity to be part of shaping BLAST’s vision for esports in India. 

The Commercial Team will be responsible for fostering brand partnerships and bringing commercial revenue into the business. Our vision is to create esports and gaming IPs and spectacles that exceed traditional sport in entertainment and attention. The Commercial Team’s role will be to go to market and create meaningful, long-term and high value partnerships. 

This role will report to the leader of the Commercial Team and be the driving force behind identifying, pitching, and closing brand deals. You will work closely with agencies and BLAST’s global teams in London, New York and Copenhagen to identify opportunities. 

We’re here to build new entertainment products with the biggest games publishers and brands in the world with the number one goal of entertaining India’s youth and creating new heroes.  

At BLAST, our company values guide everything we do:

  • We Make It Bold by experimenting and pushing boundaries.
  • We Make It Together by empowering each other and solving challenges as a team.
  • And we Make It Happen by taking ownership and delivering with precision.

Key Responsibilities

  • Own the sales process: Prospect, pitch, negotiate, and close brand sponsorships for esports IPs, tournaments, and content series
  • Work independently on identified opportunities, while collaborating closely with the Commercial Team leader and wider team on major deals 
  • Build brand relationships: Cultivate a strong personal network with Indian brands, agencies, and marketing decision-makers
  • Package & pitch: Build compelling decks and proposals tailored to each brand’s objectives and aligned with the IP's format and fanbase
  • Support rights development: Contribute to the shaping of commercial rights (what’s being sold, how it’s packaged) to ensure we’re selling what the market wants and designing IPs in a commercially savvy way. 
  • Track performance: Maintain a strong pipeline and report progress on revenue targets, deal flow, and lead conversion

Requirements

  • 4–6 years in brand partnerships, media sales, sponsorship sales, or related commercial roles
  • Experience working with or selling to Indian brands and agencies, ideally in sports, entertainment, media, or digital content
  • Proven track record of closing mid-to-high value deals and maintaining long-term client relationships
  • Exposure to building sponsorship solutions from scratch or selling new IPs is a strong plus
  • Strong communicator and storyteller – able to pitch creatively and with confidence
  • Prior experience in gaming/esports is helpful but not essential – curiosity and adaptability are more important

Benefits

Competitive compensation and employee benefits

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Estimated Salary Range

Our AI-powered salary intelligence estimates this position's salary to be between $50,000 - $70,000. The actual salary may vary based on factors such as experience, location, and market trends.

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