Business Development Associate

Company Description Relaxed and Refresh (RARE) is a wellness ecosystem focused on deeply personal, emotionally intelligent, and intentional experiences rather than transactional wellness. The company is building India’s first unified wellness atmosphere, reimagining how people discover skincare, salons, spas, wellness rituals, and self-care experiences through technology that understands individuals more deeply. RARE prioritizes emotional resonance, biological compatibility, and calm luxury, avoiding noisy marketplaces, discount-driven culture, and algorithmic overconsumption. Launching in 2026, the platform will feature a carefully curated network of verified wellness destinations and aligned brands, emphasizing depth, trust, and atmosphere before scale. RARE collaborates with wellness founders, independent professionals, creators, ingredient-conscious brands, and investors who are interested in shaping the future of human-centered wellness.

Role Description This is a full-time, on-site Business Development Associate role based in Kakinada. The Business Development Associate will identify and engage potential wellness partners, including salons, spas, self-care brands, and wellness professionals, to expand RARE’s curated network. Responsibilities include generating leads, conducting outreach, and building long-term relationships through meetings, presentations, and regular follow-ups. The role involves performing market research to understand local and regional wellness trends, competitor activity, and partnership opportunities that align with RARE’s values. The Business Development Associate will collaborate with internal teams to refine partner criteria, support onboarding processes, and contribute to growth strategies while maintaining RARE’s standards of trust, depth, and intentional experiences.

Qualifications

• Candidates should possess strong Presentation Skills and experience creating and delivering compelling Presentations to diverse stakeholders.
• Candidates should possess Lead Generation skills, including prospecting, pipeline management, and converting qualified leads into partnerships.
• Candidates should possess Market Research skills to analyze trends, customer needs, and competitive landscapes within the wellness and lifestyle sectors.
• Candidates should possess excellent Communication skills, including clear verbal and written communication and active listening in client interactions.
• Relevant experience in business development, sales, or partnership management, ideally in wellness, hospitality, lifestyle, or consumer brands.
• Ability to work on-site in Kakinada, travel locally as needed, and build relationships with regional partners.
• Strong organizational and negotiation skills, with the ability to manage multiple conversations and close agreements ethically.
• Bachelor’s degree in Business, Marketing, Communications, or a related field, or equivalent practical experience.