Artist Management

Artist Manager / Business Development Executive – Dance & Music (Mumbai)

Company: RADA – Richard's Academy of Dance & Arts

Location: Andheri West, Mumbai

Job Type: Part-Time (but has to be from Mumbai)

Salary: ₹5,000 + upto ₹20% of every project per month (salary hike after 6 months based on performance and results)

About the Role

RADA (Richard's Academy of Dance & Arts), founded by Richard D'Costa – a professional performer, singer-songwriter, and choreographer with over 19 years of industry experience – is looking for a passionate Artist Manager / Business Development Executive to join our creative team.

This role is ideal for someone who loves dance, music, and entertainment, and wants to help grow a well-established creative brand that's expanding its footprint across Mumbai and beyond.

Key Responsibilities:

1. Lead Generation & Business Growth

• Generate leads for wedding sangeet choreography, corporate shows, and stage events.
• Build connections with wedding planners, corporate event agencies, and production companies.
• Identify and pitch potential opportunities that align with RADA's brand and artistic vision.
• Assist in creating employment opportunities and collaborations within the dance company.

2. Dance Academy Growth & Student Acquisition

• Strategise and execute campaigns to increase student footfall for RADA's regular batches and workshops across Mumbai.
• Develop creative marketing strategies (social media collaborations, influencer tie-ups, local partnerships) to attract genuine students who value authentic dance training.
• Identify and connect with communities and audiences that appreciate traditional, technique-based dance education.

3. Music & Artist Management

• Pitch Richard D'Costa and his live band for lounge gigs, open mics, and unplugged nights across Mumbai's club and pub circuit.
• Build relationships with venue owners, artist curators, and entertainment bookers.
• Gradually explore opportunities for international shows, live performances, and collaborations.

4. Strategy & Coordination

• Work directly with Richard D'Costa to brainstorm ideas, create pitch decks, and plan collaborations.
• Support overall brand building, artist representation, and client relationship management.
• Handle correspondence, proposals, and follow-ups with potential clients or partners.

Ideal Candidate

• Background in arts management, event management, or business development (preferred).
• Strong communication and networking skills.
• Good understanding of social media and entertainment marketing.
• Self-motivated, organized, and genuinely passionate about dance and music.
• Willing to grow with the company long-term and take ownership of projects.

What We Offer

• Opportunity to work closely with a reputed choreographer and performing artist.
• Exposure to the Bollywood dance industry, live music scene, and event network.
• Creative freedom to pitch ideas and lead new initiatives.
• Performance-based incentives and salary hike within 6 months for proven results.
• A fun, artistic, and growth-driven work environment.

Compensation Structure

This is a performance-based role offering a fixed monthly salary of ₹5,000 along with project-based incentive commissions. The selected candidate will earn a percentage of revenue from each event, project, or deal successfully converted (such as wedding sangeets, corporate shows, or artist bookings) which is up to 20% of every project approximately.

The commission percentage varies depending on the project scale and budget, and the detailed incentive structure will be explained during the in-person interview upon profile shortlisting.

How to Apply

Send your CV, social media handles (if any), and a short note on why you'd be perfect for this role.

Job Types: Part-time, Internship, Contractual / Temporary, Freelance

Contract length: 6 months

Pay: From ₹5,000.00 per month

Expected hours: No less than 6 per week

Benefits:

• Cell phone reimbursement
• Flexible schedule
• Internet reimbursement
• Work from home

Application Question(s):

• What kind of experience you have in dance & music industry business?

Experience:

• Business development: 2 years (Preferred)

Language:

• English (Required)

Willingness to travel:

• 50% (Preferred)

Work Location: In person