# Senior Business Development Manager - International Federations & Associations

> iGATE Technology · Islamabad, Pakistan · — · Posted 2026-09-21

**Workplace:** on_site

**Department:** Vice President Office

## Description

### Role Summary

-   Lead international business development for **RDX Sports** across MMA and combat sports ecosystems.
-   Build and manage relationships with **international MMA federations, governing bodies, sports associations, leagues, promotions, clubs, and sporting organizations**.
-   Identify and develop strategic B2B partnerships for RDX Sports across international markets.
-   Develop opportunities for **official partnerships, sponsorships, equipment supply, federation/association partnerships and long-term commercial agreements**.
-   Represent RDX Sports in international combat-sports networks, events, conferences and industry forums.
-   Build a strong pipeline of international federation and association accounts.
-   Develop relationships with senior decision-makers including **Federation Presidents, General Secretaries, CEOs, Directors, Commercial Heads and Procurement/Partnership leaders**.
-   Lead negotiations and commercial discussions from initial outreach through contract closure.
-   Develop country/region-wise business development strategies for MMA and combat sports markets.
-   Identify opportunities to position **RDX Sports equipment and products** with federations, associations, clubs, gyms and professional athletes.
-   Develop strategic partnerships that increase RDX Sports’ international brand presence and commercial reach.
-   Research international MMA/combat-sports markets, upcoming events, federations, associations and commercial opportunities.
-   Maintain strong relationships with existing international partners and identify opportunities for account growth.
-   Work closely with Marketing, Product, Sales and Senior Management to develop customized partnership proposals.
-   Prepare commercial proposals, partnership decks, pricing structures and business cases for prospective partners.

### Ideal Candidate Profile

-   **8–12+ years of experience** in Business Development, Partnerships, Sponsorships, Commercial Development.
-   Strong experience working with **sports federations, associations, governing bodies, leagues, clubs or sporting organizations**.
-   Direct exposure to **MMA, combat sports, boxing, martial arts or the broader sports industry** strongly preferred.
-   Proven experience developing **international B2B partnerships**.
-   Existing network across international sports organizations will be a strong advantage.
-   Experience negotiating high-value commercial partnerships and long-term agreements.
-   Strong understanding of sponsorships, sports partnerships and B2B commercial models.
-   Excellent communication, presentation and negotiation skills.
-   Comfortable dealing with **C-level and senior sports-industry stakeholders**.
-   Strong commercial mindset with a track record of generating and closing business.

## Benefits

⛽ Fuel Allowance

🏥 Medical Insurance

🍽 Free Lunch Facility (In-house)

🏋‍♂️ GYM Passport (Panel Gyms Free of Cost)

💰 Participatory Fund

💲 Market-Competitive Salary

💻 Learning & Challenging Work Environment

👨‍💻 Amazing Work Culture

🛫 Paid Time off

👨‍👩‍👧‍👦 Group Life Insurance

⏳ Maternity Leave and many more

## Apply

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