Overview
Talent Manager (Celebrity & Talent Partnerships) Jobs in Bengaluru, Karnataka, India at theBackspace.co
Title: Talent Manager (Celebrity & Talent Partnerships)
Company: theBackspace.co
Location: Bengaluru, Karnataka, India
Job Description: Brand Partnerships Manager (Celebrity & Talent Partnerships)
Location: HSR Layout, Bengaluru
Experience: 4+ Years
CTC: 15 to 20 LPA Fixed
About The Backspace
The Backspace is a culture-led creator and talent management company that helps brands connect with audiences through authentic storytelling and meaningful creator partnerships. We work at the intersection of creators, celebrities, culture, communities, and brands, building long-term value for both talent and clients.
We're looking for a Brand Partnerships Manager who has experience working with celebrities, talent agencies, and leading brands. If you enjoy building relationships, closing high-value partnerships, and driving impactful campaigns, we'd love to meet you.
Role Overview
As a Brand Partnerships Manager, you'll be responsible for managing brand relationships, identifying the right celebrity and creator fit for campaigns, negotiating commercial partnerships, and ensuring seamless execution from pitch to delivery. You'll work closely with brands, celebrity managers, creators, agencies, and internal teams to build long-term partnerships and drive business growth.
Key Responsibilities
Brand Partnerships
- Build and manage relationships with brands, agencies, and marketing decision-makers.
- Identify opportunities for celebrity and creator collaborations across campaigns.
- Pitch relevant talent based on campaign objectives and brand requirements.
- Drive revenue through strategic partnerships and long-term client relationships.
Celebrity & Talent Management
- Coordinate with celebrity managers, talent agencies, and creators for campaign opportunities.
- Identify the right talent fit based on brand objectives, audience, and campaign goals.
- Negotiate commercials, deliverables, usage rights, exclusivity, and campaign timelines.
- Ensure smooth communication between brands, talent, and internal teams.
Campaign Execution
- Oversee campaign execution from onboarding to completion.
- Coordinate approvals, timelines, deliverables, and reporting.
- Resolve client and talent queries efficiently to ensure successful delivery.
- Ensure contractual obligations and platform guidelines are met.
Business Development
- Build new brand relationships and expand existing accounts.
- Identify upselling and cross-selling opportunities across clients.
- Stay updated on industry trends, celebrity movements, and emerging creators.
- Contribute ideas for creator-led and celebrity-led campaigns and IPs.
Requirements
Must-Have
- 4+ years of experience in Brand Partnerships, Celebrity Management, Talent Management, Influencer Marketing, or Client Servicing.
- Strong network across brands, agencies, celebrity managers, or talent agencies.
- Experience negotiating commercial partnerships and talent contracts.
- Excellent relationship management, communication, and negotiation skills.
- Ability to manage multiple campaigns and stakeholders simultaneously.
- Strong understanding of the creator economy, influencer marketing, and digital platforms.
Good to Have
- Experience working with celebrity endorsements, entertainment, sports, or creator partnerships.
- Existing relationships with celebrities, influencers, agencies, or brand marketers.
- Understanding of influencer marketing metrics, campaign reporting, and audience analytics.
- Experience managing high-value brand partnerships.
Why Join The Backspace?
- Work with leading celebrities, creators, and top brands.
- Be part of a fast-growing company shaping culture through talent and storytelling.
- High ownership with opportunities to build long-term brand and talent partnerships.
- Collaborative, entrepreneurial, and creator-first work environment.
- Opportunity to make a direct impact on business growth and celebrity-led campaigns.
