AlmaBetter - Strategic Partnerships Manager

Role Overview- We are looking for a Manager - Corporate Relations & Career Success to lead our placement and partnerships function, build strong recruiter/institution relationships, and ensure every AlmaBetter learner achieves their career goals.- The role focuses on planning, implementing, and scaling AlmaBetter's placement initiatives across industries. The incumbent will lead a team responsible for expanding the hiring network, managing key recruiter relationships, and driving placement success metrics through data-driven, relationship-oriented strategies.- Based out of our Bangalore office, this is a high-ownership role that blends business development, account management, student engagement, strategic coordination, and team leadership - ideal for professionals who thrive in dynamic, result-oriented environments. We are looking for candidates with excellent communication skills and practical business acumen.- Prior experience in placement management or strategic B2B partnerships is highly preferred.Prime Responsibilities1. Strategic Planning & Business Development-Design and execute placement strategies aligned with AlmaBetter's institutional goals.- Identify and onboard new corporate partners across industries and regions.- Build deep, long-term relationships with decision-makers (CXOs, HR Heads, Talent Acquisition Leads) to generate placement opportunities.- Represent AlmaBetter in corporate meetings, hiring events, and career fairs.2. Recruiter Relationship Management- Strengthen partnerships with existing hiring companies and increase engagement through regular communication, performance reviews, and success showcases.- Develop a structured engagement calendar for recruiters, including placement drives, webinars, and alumni networking events.- Identify opportunities to cross-sell other AlmaBetter programs to partner companies.3. Student Engagement and Cross-Functional Collaboration- Collaborate with the learning and mentorship teams to align student readiness with industry demand, and ensure better job-fit alignment.-- Monitor and analyze placement performance data to recommend advanced strategies to improve placement success rates.4. Team Leadership & Enablement- Lead, mentor, and motivate a team of partnership and placement executives.- Set clear KPIs, track progress, and ensure achievement of team and institutional targets.- Build team capability in recruiter research, outreach, negotiation, and relationship management.5. Operational Excellence & Reporting- Oversee CRM hygiene, reporting accuracy, and data-driven decision-making.- Manage department budgets and optimize costs while maintaining high performance.- Publish periodic reports (monthly/quarterly) on placement outcomes, recruiter engagement, and market 4-8 years of experience in Corporate Relations, Campus Placements, Talent Partnerships, or B2B Business Development.- Prior experience leading a placement or partnerships team in EdTech, Higher Education, or HR/Staffing domain preferred.- Strong corporate network and understanding of the tech and digital ecosystem.- Data-driven mindset with ability to derive insights from CRM and placement analytics- Excellent communication, networking, negotiation, and relationship management skills- Strategic planning and stakeholder management experience- Hands-on experience with LinkedIn outreach, CRM tools, and Excel/Google Sheets.- Proficiency in CRM tools (Zoho/HubSpot) and MS Office Suite- Based in Bangalore and open to working from the office. (ref:iimjobs.com)