Business Development Associate

About Times InternetAt Times Internet, we create premium digital products that simplify and enhance the lives of millions. As India’s largest digital products company, we have a significant presence across a wide range of categories, including News, Sports, Fintech, and Enterprise solutions.Our portfolio features market-leading and iconic brands such as TOI, ET, NBT, Cricbuzz, Times Prime, Times Card, Indiatimes, Whatshot, Abound, Willow TV, Techgig and Times Mobile among many more. Each of these products is crafted to enrich your experiences and bring you closer to your interests and aspirations.As an equal opportunity employer, Times Internet strongly promotes inclusivity and diversity. We are proud to have achieved overall gender pay parity in 2018, verified by an independent audit conducted by Aon Hewitt.We are driven by the excitement of new possibilities and are committed to bringing innovative products, ideas, and technologies to help people make the most of every day. Join us and take us to the next level!About the RoleWe’re looking for a driven and detail-oriented Business Development Associate to support Newspoint.This is a business role with strong execution ownership combining partnership development,strategy, and project management skills. You’ll work closely with leadership to turn ideas intooutcomes from identifying partners and building business cases to coordinating internal delivery and tracking progress.The ideal candidate is someone who enjoys working across strategy, partnerships, and cross-functional execution, and wants to build hands-on experience in digital business growth.Key Responsibilities1. Business Development & Partnerships● Identify, and evaluate, nurture new partnership and monetisation opportunities across Newspoint.● Prepare proposals/decks, partner evaluations, and performance reports to support negotiationsand decisions.● Manage active partner relationships, ensuring timely follow-ups and smooth execution.● Track market trends, competition, and category insights to identify growth opportunities.2. Business Planning & Project Management● Support the creation of business plans, revenue models, and growth roadmaps.● Build and maintain trackers and dashboards to monitor KPIs and delivery milestones.● Coordinate with internal teams Product, Tech, Finance, Legal, Editorial to ensure timelyexecution.● Drive accountability across teams and ensure projects move from plan to completion.3. Research & Insights● Conduct market research and data analysis to support business strategy and partner evaluation.● Prepare concise briefs, competitor benchmarks, and insight reports for leadership review.● Contribute to strategic presentations and notes on emerging digital and media trends.4. Communication & Reporting● Prepare weekly updates, meeting notes, and progress reports for leadership.● Support business reviews and partner presentations.● Maintain clear documentation and version control for all active projects.Skills & Attributes● Strong business acumen and analytical ability.● Excellent communication and presentation skills.● Highly organised with attention to detail and follow-through.● Comfortable managing multiple projects and stakeholders.● Proactive and outcome-oriented mindset.Minimum Qualifications Required● Postgraduate in Business, Marketing, or related field● 1-5 years of experience in business development, strategy, or partnerships.● Exposure to digital media, consumer tech, or startup environments preferred.