Manager Sales

Position : AVP Sales ( Institution Tie ups - Colleges / Universities) Location : Mumbai Compensation : INR - Annually + Incentives Joining : Immediate Company Description Ignifycareers.com is a leading interview preparation and placement solution company in India, committed to offering the best in interview coaching and placement solutions to individuals and colleges globally. Our mission is to prepare job aspirants for interviews and assist HRs and recruiters in finding employable candidates. With years of expertise and passionate involvement in the educational sector through our parent company, Ignify Solutions, our management is dedicated to ensuring interview success. We are privileged to have education industry leaders as mentors, guiding us to design customized assessments and programs for interview preparations and college placement training. Our Core Offering: IgnifyCareers.com provides an integrated ecosystem for students, job seekers, and institutions to boost employability through: AI-powered Interview Preparation & Assessment Industry-relevant Skilling Courses Job Application & Placement Opportunities Career Mentorship from Verified Industry Experts About the Role: We are seeking an experienced University Partnership Manager to be based in Mumbai. This full-time role is ideal for a professional with a strong network in higher education who can drive strategic partnerships, grow institutional engagement, and help universities boost student employability through IgnifyCareers.com’s innovative solutions. This position offers competitive pay, performance-linked incentives, and the opportunity to work directly with IIT & IIM alumni leaders in shaping the future of employability in India. Key Responsibilities: Build and maintain strong partnerships with colleges, universities, and higher education institutions  in Mumbai and nearby regions. Engage with Training & Placement Heads, Principals, Directors, and decision-makers  to present IgnifyCareers.com’s platform and services. Conduct impactful product presentations and live demos highlighting our career readiness, interview preparation, and skilling solutions . Negotiate and close institutional agreements to achieve revenue and growth targets. Act as the primary relationship manager for partnered institutions, ensuring smooth onboarding and service delivery. Track market developments and provide strategic feedback to leadership for product improvement. Required Qualifications & Experience: Minimum 5 years of experience  in institutional sales, business development, or partnership management in the education sector. Strong, existing network of college/university decision-makers  in Mumbai is essential. Proven track record of successfully selling educational products, placement solutions, or skilling programs. Preferred profiles: Former Training & Placement Officers / Heads Senior Education Consultants Professionals with exposure to private engineering, MBA, degree colleges, and universities . Skills & Attributes: Exceptional relationship-building and networking skills. Confident communicator with strong presentation and negotiation abilities. Self-driven, target-oriented, and capable of working independently. Ability to collaborate effectively with cross-functional teams. Perks & Benefits: Competitive fixed salary + attractive incentive structure. Direct mentorship from IIT & IIM alumni leadership. Full training and onboarding on IgnifyCareers.com’s solutions. Opportunity to work on a mission-driven platform shaping the employability landscape. Job Location: Mumbai, India – Field visits to partner colleges/universities as required. Job Type: Full-time Benefits: Cell phone reimbursement Incentives ESOPs after completion of 1 year and Performance basis ( as per company policy)