Corporate Relations and Outreach Associate

IIDE Education Private Limited; Mumbai; On-site; INR 450,000 - 650,000; Full time

Job summary

IIDE Education Private Limited in Mumbai is seeking a Corporate Relations and Outreach Associate to build and strengthen corporate partnerships, drive student placements, and support strategic collaborations. This role involves managing end-to-end partnership lifecycles, from outreach and onboarding to relationship management and execution, while contributing to revenue growth.

You will work closely with internal teams, students, and corporate stakeholders to enhance employability outcomes,

Qualifications

• 1–3 years of experience in reputed B-schools or educational institutions.
• Strong verbal and written communication skills for engaging with students and corporate stakeholders.
• Analytical mindset to identify opportunities and drive engagement strategies.

Responsibilities

• Identify and onboard potential corporate partners for hiring and training collaborations.
• Execute structured outreach via email, WhatsApp, and calls to generate new partnership opportunities.
• Track market trends and identify new avenues for corporate engagement and collaboration.
• Drive end-to-end execution of partnership opportunities from outreach to closure.
• Build and maintain strong relationships with HR professionals, senior executives, and business leaders.
• Develop a robust corporate network to support recruitment and placement initiatives.
• Reconnect and engage with existing clients to drive repeat opportunities and long‑term partnerships.
• Strengthen stakeholder relationships to enhance hiring collaborations and placement outcomes.
• Collaborate with industry partners to organize job fairs, networking events, workshops, and masterclasses.
• Coordinate with internal teams to align student talent supply with employer requirements.
• Ensure a seamless engagement experience for both students and hiring partners.
• Engage with students to understand their career aspirations and provide career guidance.
• Support students in resume building, interview preparation, and job applications.
• Facilitate job placements by matching candidates with relevant career opportunities.
• Mentor students to improve employability and workplace readiness.
• Maintain an organized database of employer contacts, job listings, and student profiles.
• Track placement metrics and generate reports to assess program effectiveness and hiring outcomes.

Skills

Networking

Negotiation

Stakeholder management

Communication

Outreach

Business development

Coordination

Analytical mindset

Job description

Corporate Relations and Outreach Associate

Working Days: Monday to Friday (Alternate Saturdays Working)

Work Mode: On-site

About IIDE:

IIDE is India’s leading digital business school, offering industry-relevant programs in digital marketing, AI, and business. With a strong focus on experiential learning, we equip students, graduates, and working professionals with the skills required to thrive in today’s digital-first world.

Backed by a community of 500,000+ learners and 250+ industry experts, IIDE delivers hands‑on training, real‑world projects, and robust placement support. With campuses in Mumbai and Delhi, we continue to expand our presence across India and globally.

About the Role:

As the Corporate Partnerships Associate at Mumbai, you will play a pivotal role in building and strengthening corporate relationships to drive student placements and strategic collaborations. This role involves managing end-to-end partnership lifecycles, from outreach and onboarding to relationship management and execution, while contributing to revenue growth.

You will work closely with internal teams, students, and corporate stakeholders to enhance employability outcomes, ensure successful talent alignment, and create meaningful corporate engagement opportunities.

What You’ll Do:

Corporate Business Development & Outreach:

• Identify and onboard potential corporate partners for hiring and training collaborations.
• Execute structured outreach via email, WhatsApp, and calls to generate new partnership opportunities.
• Track market trends and identify new avenues for corporate engagement and collaboration.
• Drive end-to-end execution of partnership opportunities from outreach to closure.
• Build and maintain strong relationships with HR professionals, senior executives, and business leaders.
• Develop a robust corporate network to support recruitment and placement initiatives.
• Reconnect and engage with existing clients to drive repeat opportunities and long‑term partnerships.
• Strengthen stakeholder relationships to enhance hiring collaborations and placement outcomes.

Relationship Building, Student & Employer Engagement:

• Maintain and strengthen employer relationships to understand hiring needs and talent expectations.
• Collaborate with industry partners to organize job fairs, networking events, workshops, and masterclasses.
• Coordinate with internal teams to align student talent supply with employer requirements.
• Ensure a seamless engagement experience for both students and hiring partners.

Job Placement, Student Interaction & Career Mentorship:

• Engage with students to understand their career aspirations and provide career guidance.
• Support students in resume building, interview preparation, and job applications.
• Facilitate job placements by matching candidates with relevant career opportunities.
• Mentor students to improve employability and workplace readiness.
• Maintain an organized database of employer contacts, job listings, and student profiles.
• Track placement metrics and generate reports to assess program effectiveness and hiring outcomes.
• Monitor partnership progress and maintain accurate records for reporting and analysis.

Additional Duties:

• Support revenue growth through strategic collaborations and partnerships.
• Contribute to strengthening IIDE’s employer network and placement ecosystem.
• Perform any other reasonable duties as requested by management, aligned with the broad scope of the position.

Who You Are:

• 1–3 years of experience in reputed B-Schools or educational institutions, preferably in placement or corporate relations roles.
• Strong verbal and written communication skills for engaging with students and corporate stakeholders.
• Strong analytical mindset to identify opportunities and drive corporate engagement strategies.
• Ability to build relationships and manage multiple stakeholders effectively.

Should Have:

• Exceptional networking and negotiation skills.
• Experience in managing stakeholder relationships and partnerships.
• Exposure to business development, employer engagement, or placement ecosystems.
• Strong coordination and execution capabilities.

Nice to Have:

• Prior experience in career services, talent partnerships, or placement divisions.
• Exposure to digital marketing, ed-tech, or training partnerships.
• Familiarity with employability programs, campus recruitment, or workforce development initiatives.

Why Join IIDE?

• Work with one of India’s fastest-growing digital education brands.
• Gain exposure to end-to-end corporate partnerships and placement initiatives.
• Work closely with leading recruiters, HR professionals, and industry stakeholders.
• Collaborative, fast-paced, and high-growth work environment.
• Opportunity to directly impact student careers and employability outcomes.

Who You’ll Thrive As

You’re someone who:

• Enjoys building meaningful professional relationships and networking with stakeholders.
• Is proactive, resourceful, and comfortable with outreach and business development.
• Has strong communication and interpersonal skills.
• Thrives in a dynamic, target-driven, and collaborative environment.
• Is passionate about student success, placements, and career development.