Key Account Manager

Experience
: years

Salary
: Confidential (based on experience)

Shift
: (GMT+05:30) Asia/Kolkata (IST)

Opportunity Type
: Office (Bengaluru)

Placement Type
: Full time Permanent Position

**(*Note: This is a requirement for one of Uplers' client - Newton School)

**What do you need for this opportunity?

Must have skills required:
Enterprise Sales, Key account manager, corporate tie, Corporate Sales, B2B sales, Placements

Newton School is Looking for:*
*About Newton School Technology:
Newton School of Technology is building India's most innovative tech Institute — a place where we revolutionise tech education in India with the mission of solving the deep problem of graduate unemployability. We are creating a new-age learning ecosystem grounded in industry projects, world-class mentorship, immersive experiences, and active student communities.

NST, dedicated to bridging the employability gap, has partnered with Rishihood University, Sonipat (India's first impact university), Ajeenkya DY Patil University, Pune, and S-VYASA, Bangalore. Together, we are revolutionizing education, empowering students, and shaping the future of technology. With a team of experienced professionals and renowned investors, we are united in our mission to solve the employability challenge and make a lasting impact on society.

This is a high-energy, execution-driven role designed for someone who thrives in fast-paced, student-centric environments.

Roles and Responsibilities:

• Identify, engage, and manage relationships with Unicorns, Soonicorns, Series C and above startups and enterprises to create placement and internship opportunities for NST students.
• Manage end-to-end relationships with key recruiters - from outreach, MoU signing and onboarding to interview process management and post-hire feedback.
• Proactively generate leads, qualify prospects, and convert them into strategic partnerships and placement opportunities.
• Negotiate terms, draft agreements, and finalize contracts to ensure alignment and mutual success.
• Build and maintain strong relationships with startup founders, executives, and decision-makers.
• Stay updated on industry trends, competitor activities, and market developments to identify opportunities.
• Work closely with academic teams to align student capabilities with evolving industry skill requirements.
• Maintain accurate databases, placement dashboards, and progress reports for visibility
• Plan and execute campus recruitment drives, job fairs, industry talks, and hackathons to strengthen hiring pipelines.

Key Skills:

• 3–7 years of business development experience in placements, corporate relations, or recruitment in higher education, EdTech, or hiring and staffing agencies.
• Proven ability to manage large accounts and deliver on placement targets.
• Strong corporate network across technology companies - Unicorns, Soonicorns, Series C and above startups and enterprises
• Deep understanding of the startup ecosystem, technology trends and current hiring practices.
• Exceptional interpersonal skills with the ability to build trust and credibility.
• Strong analytical skills to develop innovative partnership strategies.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills, adept at negotiation.
• Proficiency in MS Office / CRM tools and familiarity with placement management platforms.

Who we are looking for:

• Self-motivated, proactive, and driven to achieve targets.
• Bias for action and ready to get hands dirty.
• Has analytical thinking and problem-solving capabilities.
• Always ready to push the boundaries.

How to apply for this opportunity?

• Step 1: Click On Apply And Register or Login on our portal.
• Step 2: Complete the Screening Form & Upload updated Resume
• Step 3: Increase your chances to get shortlisted & meet the client for the Interview

About Uplers:
Our goal is to make hiring reliable, simple, and fast. Our role will be to help all our talents find and apply for relevant contractual onsite opportunities and progress in their career. We will support any grievances or challenges you may face during the engagement.

(Note: There are many more opportunities apart from this on the portal. Depending on the assessments you clear, you can apply for them as well).

So, if you are ready for a new challenge, a great work environment, and an opportunity to take your career to the next level, don't hesitate to apply today. We are waiting for you