Asst. Manager

As the Asst. Manager – Partnerships, your role will cut across corporates, athletes, sports teams, and sports & fitness enthusiasts in general, with a key focus on sustaining & establishing new revenue-generating partnerships for the organization.

CSR

• Manage the end-to-end CSR life-cycle with select key accounts, including reporting, compliances, social media, and renewals
• Actively engage with new corporate funders – making pitches and getting them on board
• Create customized proposals in sync with the partnership structure and available opportunities, in close coordination with the program teams, finance team, and technical director

External Teams & Athletes

• Single point of contact for all inbound queries for external teams & athletes that wish to come down to the IIS Vijayanagar facility for training camps, sports science testing, and injury rehab and recovery interventions.
• Conceptualize and implement these initiatives, including creating the pricing and proposal, aligning stakeholders across all relevant teams, and ensure timely billing and payment collections.
• Work in close coordination with every department within the organization to ensure all events at IIS are executed seamlessly.

HNI Fundraising & Relationships

• Drive the implementation of the IIS Patrons Club, including cold-outreach to potential members, nurturing relationships, and eventually converting them into donors.
• Be the face of the organization and independently manage external stakeholders (HNIs/potential donors) visits IIS, with an aim to convert them into individual donors or CSR donors.
• Organize Boot camps for these individuals/groups of individuals at IIS with an aim to eventually convert them into IIS donors.

Skills Required:

Must Haves:

• Collaborative and ability to work with teams across functions
• Ability to work independently, with little or no supervision
• Adaptability, and a quick learner with a strategic mindset
• Keen interest in sports, and Olympic Sports in specific
• Excellent interpersonal skills, with the ability to interact with HNIs, Corporate Heads, as well as vendors and other field staff

Good to Have:

• Prior experience in event management and execution is a bonus

Benefits to the candidate:

1. Accommodation will be provided either on campus, or near the campus.
2. The IIS cafeteria is open to the staff for all meals, at no cost.
3. Be part of the Indian Olympic Movement and play a significant role in the development of sport in India.
4. Get immersed in a world-class sports training environment.