Director of Corporate Relations and Placements

ISBR Business School; Bengaluru; Vor Ort; INR 1.500.000 - 2.500.000; Vollzeit

Zusammenfassung

ISBR Business School seeks a Director for Corporate Relations & Placements based in Bengaluru, India. The successful candidate will be responsible for building a high-quality corporate recruiter network, ensuring placement of PGDM graduates with entry-level offers exceeding ₹10 LPA. An ideal candidate has over 12 years of experience, including at least 5 years in a leadership role related to placements or corporate relations at a business school. Strong networking and communication skills are essential for this senior management position.

Qualifikationen

• Minimum 12 years of experience, with at least 5 years in a placement/corporate relations leadership role.
• Proven track record of placing students at ₹8 LPA+ median CTC.
• Existing relationships with HR and talent acquisition professionals in major metros.

Aufgaben

• Own and deliver the annual placement target with median CTC ≥ ₹9 LPA.
• Build and maintain relationships with HR heads and business leaders.
• Design and execute the annual corporate outreach and recruitment calendar.
• Coordinate with Dean Academics on curriculum alignment.
• Oversee student career preparedness through workshops.

Kenntnisse

Excellent communication

Negotiation skills

Relationship management

Data Analysis

Ausbildung

MBA/PGDM from a recognised institution

Jobbeschreibung

Director — Corporate Relations & Placements

Reports to: Director General / CEO | Bangalore, India

Employment Type: Full-Time, Permanent

Experience Required: 12+ years

Compensation: Senior Management Band

ROLE PURPOSE

To build and manage a high-quality corporate recruiter network that consistently delivers ₹10 LPA+ entry-level offers for PGDM graduates.

To bridge the gap between what the institution produces and what top employers demand—influencing both curriculum and student development.

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES

• Own and deliver the annual placement target - 100% placement with median CTC ≥ ₹9 LPA
• Build and maintain relationships with HR heads, talent acquisition leaders, and business heads
• Design and execute the annual corporate outreach and campus recruitment calendar
• Identify new recruiters across all seven specialisations; deepen relationships with existing ones
• Coordinate with Dean Academics to align curriculum content with recruiter skill expectations
• Oversee live project partnerships - connect companies with student project teams each trimester
• Lead student career preparedness - interview coaching, resume reviews, mock GDs, personal branding workshops
• Manage the Corporate Relations Manager and Placement Coordinator
• Constitute and manage the Industry Advisory Board in coordination with the DG
• Track, analyse, and report placement data by specialisation, company, and CTC band every trimester

MANDATORY QUALIFICATIONS

• MBA/PGDM from a recognised institution
• Minimum 12 years of experience; at least 5 years in a placement/corporate relations leadership role at a B-school
• Proven track record of placing students at ₹8 LPA+ median CTC or demonstrably improving placement outcomes
• Existing relationships with HR and talent acquisition professionals in Bangalore and major metros
• Strong understanding of recruiter expectations across diverse management functions
• Excellent communication, negotiation, and relationship management skills

PREFERRED / DESIRABLE CRITERIA

• Prior industry experience in HR, talent acquisition, or business development
• Network spanning sectors: BFSI, technology, consulting, FMCG, healthcare, and manufacturing
• Familiarity with the Bangalore corporate ecosystem specifically
• Understanding of LinkedIn Recruiter, ATS systems, and modern hiring practices

COMPETENCIES & PERSONAL ATTRIBUTES

• Relationship Building – Data Analysis
• Target Orientation – Brand Representation
• Strategic Networking – Sector Knowledge
• Student Advocacy – Resilience

KEY PERFORMANCE INDICATORS

• 100% placement within 60 days of placement season opening
• At least 2 live industry projects per specialisation per trimester
• Industry Advisory Board meetings conducted every trimester with ≥ 70% attendance