Corporate Partnerships Executive

**Location**: Kozhikode, Kerala

**Employment Type**: Full-time

**Company Overview**:
At AIMER Business School, we are on a mission to transform the education landscape. As a leading institution, we leverage innovation, technology, and forward-thinking to deliver world-class education to students globally. Our goal is to provide learners with personalized, accessible, and high-impact learning experiences.

We are now looking for a **dedicated and execution-focused Executive - Corporate Partnerships** to join our team and play a crucial role in building strong employer relationships and unlocking meaningful internship and placement opportunities for our students.

**Role Overview**

The **Executive - Corporate Partnerships** will lead corporate engagement initiatives to ensure students have access to valuable real-world learning and employment opportunities. This is a highly proactive role focused on partnership building, placement coordination, MoU execution, and industry interaction planning.

**Key Responsibilities**

**1.Corporate Outreach & Engagement**
- Identify, research, and reach out to potential hiring partners including startups, MSMEs, and corporates.
- Initiate and maintain long-term relationships with HR teams and decision-makers in industry.
- Schedule and conduct regular meetings or virtual calls with existing and prospective recruiters.

**2.Internship & Placement Enablement**
- Identify and secure internship, live project, and final placement opportunities for PGDM students.
- Match student profiles with relevant opportunities based on skills and interest.
- Facilitate interviews, shortlisting, and selection processes with partner companies.
- Ensure all documentation related to internships and placements is complete and accurate.

**3.MoU Drafting & Strategic Alliances**
- Draft, negotiate, and sign MoUs with corporate partners for internships, placements, and projects.
- Maintain a record of all formal agreements and ensure renewal timelines are followed.

**4.Campus Drives & Recruitment Events**
- Plan and execute on-campus/off-campus recruitment drives and industry networking events.
- Coordinate logistics, student preparedness, and employer engagement during placement drives.
- Organise employer webinars, guest talks, and recruitment masterclasses.

**5.Internal & Cross-Functional Collaboration**
- Work closely with academic teams to align placements with curriculum and skill development.
- Provide regular feedback to training teams about industry requirements and student readiness.
- Coordinate with the marketing team to promote success stories and highlight employer partnerships.

**6.Database & Relationship Management**
- Maintain an up-to-date database of contacts, MoUs, opportunities, and placement outcomes.
- Track communication history, feedback, and engagement levels using CRM tools or spreadsheets.
- Develop periodic reports for leadership on placement performance and outreach progress.

**7.Alumni & Employer Engagement**
- Engage alumni networks to generate referrals and open doors to potential hiring organisations.
- Conduct employer feedback surveys and ensure continuous improvement in employer experience.

**Key Qualifications & Skills**
- **Education**: Bachelor's degree required; MBA or equivalent preferred.
- **Experience**: 1-3 years in corporate relations, placement coordination, business development, or B2B outreach.
- Strong networking and stakeholder management skills.
- **Excellent command over spoken and written English is essential.**:

- **Self-motivated, target-driven, and proactive in approach.**:

- **Ability to manage multiple priorities and deadlines effectively.**:

- **Proficiency in Excel, CRM tools, and documentation.**:

- **Fluency in additional regional languages is an added advantage.**:

- **Immediate joiners preferred.**

**Why Join Us?**
- **Make a Difference**: Directly influence students’ careers by bridging academia and industry.
- **Fast-Growth Culture**: Be part of a young, dynamic, and ambitious institution.
- **Autonomy & Impact**: Enjoy ownership over projects and the opportunity to build something meaningful.
- **Work-Life Balance**: 5-day workweek and supportive environment.
- **Professional Growth**: Structured opportunities for learning, development, and career progression.

Pay: ₹15,000.00 - ₹25,000.00 per month

**Benefits**:

- Cell phone reimbursement
- Paid time off
- Provident Fund

Schedule:

- Day shift

Supplemental Pay:

- Performance bonus

Work Location: In person