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Job DescriptionCreator Partnerships & Business Development Manager

Company: XL Intelligence Industry: Artificial Intelligence | Entertainment | Creator IP Licensing | Media Technology Location: Kochi, Kerala Employment Type: Full-Time Experience: 3–6 Years Preferred Compensation: Fixed Salary + Performance-Based Incentives

About the Role

XL Intelligence is building a creator-focused AI licensing service that enables artists, celebrities and influencers to commercially license their digital identities for approved AI-generated productions.

Our service combines artist-approved AI character models, digital identity protection, commercial licensing, controlled AI production and creator-authorized usage permissions.

We are looking for a dynamic and well-connected Creator Partnerships & Business Development Manager who can introduce this service to the entertainment and advertising industries, establish strategic partnerships and generate commercial opportunities.

Key Responsibilities

1. Creator Acquisition & Partnerships

  • Identify and approach actors, celebrities, influencers, content creators and their management teams.
  • Present XL Intelligence's Creator IP Licensing and AI Digital Twin services.
  • Explain the commercial opportunities available through artist-approved AI character models.
  • Coordinate creator meetings, demonstrations and onboarding discussions.
  • Build and maintain long-term relationships with creators, talent managers and agencies.

2. Business Development & Sales

  • Pitch AI character licensing solutions to brands, advertising agencies, production houses and digital marketing companies.
  • Identify opportunities for AI-generated advertisements, brand films, multilingual campaigns, digital presenters and virtual appearances.
  • Conduct client presentations and business meetings.
  • Understand campaign requirements and prepare commercial proposals.
  • Negotiate pricing, licensing arrangements and project agreements within approved company guidelines.
  • Convert qualified leads into signed commercial engagements.

3. Licensing & Commercial Coordination

  • Explain project-based licensing, usage rights, exclusivity, renewals and commercial restrictions.
  • Coordinate between creators, clients, legal representatives and the internal production team.
  • Ensure creator approval and appropriate agreements are obtained before commercial production.
  • Maintain records of proposals, negotiations, licensing enquiries and renewals.

4. Presentations & Relationship Management

  • Deliver professional presentations to artists, agencies, corporate clients and decision-makers.
  • Attend industry events, networking sessions and partnership meetings.
  • Coordinate with internal creative, AI production and technical teams.
  • Maintain an organized sales pipeline and submit regular progress reports.
  • Identify repeat business and long-term partnership opportunities.

Required Qualifications & Skills

  • 3–6 years of experience in business development, talent management, influencer marketing, advertising sales, media partnerships or entertainment.
  • Excellent verbal communication and presentation skills.
  • Strong proficiency in English and Malayalam.
  • Experience interacting with senior executives, creators, celebrities or brand representatives.
  • Strong negotiation, relationship-building and deal-closing abilities.
  • Ability to independently arrange meetings and conduct sales presentations.
  • Basic understanding of digital marketing, AI-generated content and intellectual property licensing.
  • Proficiency in PowerPoint, Google Slides, CRM software and business proposal preparation.
  • Willingness to travel for business meetings and industry events.

Preferred Candidate Profile

  • Existing professional connections within the entertainment, influencer or advertising industry.
  • Experience working with celebrity management agencies, production houses or influencer marketing companies.
  • Confident, professional personality with strong interpersonal skills.
  • Ability to simplify technical services into compelling commercial opportunities.
  • Self-motivated and capable of managing the complete sales cycle independently.

Key Performance Indicators

  • Qualified creator and talent partnership meetings.
  • Creator onboarding agreements completed.
  • Brand and agency presentations conducted.
  • Qualified commercial opportunities generated.
  • Signed licensing and AI production contracts.
  • Monthly revenue generated.
  • Client retention, renewals and repeat business.

What We Offer

  • Opportunity to work on an emerging AI-driven business model in the entertainment industry.
  • Direct involvement in creator partnerships and commercial AI licensing.
  • Exposure to artists, production companies, advertising agencies and major brands.
  • Performance-based incentives.
  • Opportunity to grow into a senior partnerships or business development leadership role.

Pay: ₹14,000.00 - ₹59,000.00 per month

Benefits:

  • Cell phone reimbursement
  • Commuter assistance

Work Location: In person

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