Business Development Manager
About the role
Nova Sky Stories is seeking a Business Development Manager to help accelerate our next phase of global growth. Working closely with executive leadership, you'll identify new business opportunities, cultivate strategic partnerships, evaluate expansion into new markets, and help turn ambitious ideas into reality. This is an ideal opportunity for someone with a background in consulting, business development, strategy, or finance who wants to move beyond presentations and analysis into execution. You'll work across commercial, creative, finance, and operations teams to help shape the future of live entertainment while contributing directly to the company's growth strategy.
You'll help grow Nova's presence across theme parks, brand activations, cultural events, live entertainment, sports, destination attractions, festivals, and other large-scale experiential experiences, building relationships that bring unforgettable Sky Stories to audiences around the world. You'll be part of a small, high-impact team where every project matters and every day looks a little different. If you enjoy solving complex business challenges, building relationships, and rolling up your sleeves to make things happen, you'll thrive at Nova.
Responsibilities
- Identify, develop, and grow strategic partnerships across theme parks, brand activations, cultural events, live entertainment, sports, destination attractions, festivals, and emerging experiential markets.
- Research and evaluate new markets, customer segments, and commercial opportunities that support Nova's global expansion strategy and long-term growth.
- Partner with executive leadership on high-priority commercial opportunities, client engagements, and strategic negotiations.
- Build business cases, financial models, and market analyses to support investment and expansion decisions.
- Coordinate cross-functional initiatives across commercial, creative, finance, operations, and legal teams to ensure strategic projects move from concept to execution.
- Represent Nova at industry events, conferences, customer meetings, and international business development opportunities.
- Track industry trends, competitive activity, and emerging technologies to identify new avenues for growth.
- Take ownership of special projects and strategic initiatives that help scale the business globally.
Requirements
- 3–6 years of experience in business development, management consulting, corporate strategy, investment banking, private equity, or a high-growth technology company.
- Experience developing strategic partnerships, evaluating growth opportunities, or supporting commercial initiatives.
- Strong financial modeling, analytical, and problem-solving skills.
- Exceptional communication and presentation skills with the ability to influence stakeholders across all levels of an organization.
- Ability to thrive in a fast-paced, entrepreneurial environment where priorities evolve quickly.
- Willingness to travel domestically and internationally (up to 50%).
Qualifications
- Experience in live entertainment, theme parks, experiential marketing, brand activations, cultural events, sports, media, tourism, or destination attractions.
- Experience working within a capital-intensive or hardware-focused business.
- Exposure to international business expansion or global partnerships.
- MBA or advanced business degree.
- Passion for emerging technology, innovation, and creating unforgettable audience experiences.
Benefits
- Medical, dental, and vision coverage
- 401(k) with company matching
- Flexible PTO and paid sick leave
- Paid parental leave
- Company-paid holidays
- Equity opportunities for eligible employees
Pay
Salary Range: $100,000–$150,000 USD