AGM/GM - Corporate Relations

GRAM HR Solutions.; Dadri; On-site; INR 3,000,000 - 6,000,000; Full time

Job summary

The university seeks a General Manager – Corporate Relations to lead strategic corporate partnerships, campus placement initiatives, internships, and industry collaborations. The role requires building a strong network with CXOs and HR leaders to drive placement outcomes and talent development across programs.

The incumbent will manage end-to-end placement processes, oversee data management and MIS reporting, and strengthen the employer brand among industry partners while coordinating executive

Qualifications

• Master's Degree in Management, Human Resources, Marketing, or related discipline.
• MBA from a recognized institution preferred.
• 10–15 years of relevant experience in Corporate Relations, Enterprise Sales, B2B Sales, Placement Management, or Industry Engagement.

Responsibilities

• Develop and maintain relationships with CXOs, CHROs, HR Heads, Talent Acquisition leaders, and key stakeholders across industries.
• Identify, engage, and onboard new corporate partners for campus recruitment, internships, live projects, and industry-academia initiatives.
• Build strategic alliances with organizations to create sustainable placement and career opportunities for students.
• Represent the university at corporate forums, industry events, networking platforms, and professional associations.
• Drive campus placement initiatives by securing recruitment mandates from leading organizations.
• Coordinate end-to-end placement activities, including pre-placement talks, recruitment drives, interviews, assessment centers, and selection processes.
• Work closely with academic departments and career services teams to align student talent with industry requirements.
• Facilitate internship opportunities, management trainee programs, and graduate hiring initiatives.
• Maintain and update placement databases, employer records, and student employment data.
• Track placement performance metrics, hiring trends, and recruiter engagement activities.
• Prepare periodic MIS reports, placement analytics, and presentations for senior management.
• Strengthen the university's employer brand among corporate recruiters and industry partners.
• Identify opportunities for industry interactions, guest lectures, leadership talks, workshops, and collaborative projects.
• Support initiatives related to executive education, corporate training, and employee upskilling programs where applicable.

Skills

Corporate Relationship Mgmt

Business Development

Stakeholder Management

Networking & Influence

Event Planning

Negotiation & Presentation

Data Analysis & Reporting

MS Office & CRM

Education

Master's Degree in Management/HR/Marketing

MBA preferred

Tools

MS Office Suite

CRM/Placement Management Systems

Job description

Our client is a leading university recognized for its academic excellence, innovation, and industry-focused education. The university offers a wide range of undergraduate, postgraduate, and online degree programs designed to equip learners with future-ready skills. With a strong commitment to enhancing student employability and strengthening industry-academia collaboration, the university is seeking an experienced professional to lead its Corporate Relations function.

Position Summary

The General Manager – Corporate Relations will be responsible for developing and managing strategic relationships with corporate organizations, industry leaders, and key decision-makers to enhance campus placement opportunities, internships, industry collaborations, and talent development initiatives. The role requires a strong network within the corporate sector and the ability to drive meaningful partnerships that support student career outcomes and institutional growth.

Key Responsibilities

Corporate Engagement & Relationship Management

• Develop and maintain strong relationships with CXOs, CHROs, HR Heads, Talent Acquisition leaders, and key stakeholders across industries.
• Identify, engage, and onboard new corporate partners for campus recruitment, internships, live projects, and industry-academia initiatives.
• Build strategic alliances with organizations to create sustainable placement and career opportunities for students.
• Represent the university at corporate forums, industry events, networking platforms, and professional associations.
• Drive campus placement initiatives by securing recruitment mandates from leading organizations.
• Coordinate end-to-end placement activities, including pre-placement talks, recruitment drives, interviews, assessment centers, and selection processes.
• Work closely with academic departments and career services teams to align student talent with industry requirements.
• Facilitate internship opportunities, management trainee programs, and graduate hiring initiatives.

Data Management & Reporting

• Maintain and update placement databases, employer records, and student employment data.
• Track placement performance metrics, hiring trends, and recruiter engagement activities.
• Prepare periodic MIS reports, placement analytics, and presentations for senior management.

Industry Collaboration & Employer Branding

• Strengthen the university's employer brand among corporate recruiters and industry partners.
• Identify opportunities for industry interactions, guest lectures, leadership talks, workshops, and collaborative projects.
• Support initiatives related to executive education, corporate training, and employee upskilling programs where applicable.

Qualifications

• Master's Degree in Management, Human Resources, Marketing, or a related discipline.
• MBA from a recognized institution preferred.

Experience

• 10–15 years of relevant experience in Corporate Relations, Enterprise Sales, B2B Sales, Placement Management, or Industry Engagement.
• Proven track record of building corporate partnerships and driving placement outcomes in higher education, edtech, consulting, or related sectors.
• Strong network across corporates, HR leadership, and recruitment communities is highly desirable.
• Corporate Relationship Management
• Business Development & Strategic Partnerships
• Stakeholder Management
• Networking and Influencing Skills
• Event Planning and Execution
• Negotiation and Presentation Skills
• Data Analysis and Reporting
• Strong Communication and Interpersonal Skills
• Proficiency in MS Office Suite and CRM/Placement Management Systems

Success Measures

• Increase in the number of active corporate partnerships.
• Growth in campus placement opportunities and hiring mandates.
• Improvement in placement conversion rates and student employability outcomes.
• Enhanced recruiter engagement and employer satisfaction.
• Successful execution of placement drives and industry engagement initiatives.