Jr. Associate – Partnerships & Alliance

Essar Group; Mumbai; On-site; INR 300,000 - 420,000; Full time

Job summary

Essar Group in Mumbai invites an Account Manager to oversee day-to-day communications with brand partners and manage end-to-end deal execution. You will analyze partnership data, report performance, and support invoicing, onboarding, and brand integrations.

The role focuses on data-driven insights, cross-functional collaboration, and timely delivery to optimize partnerships and drive growth in e-commerce and D2C initiatives.

Qualifications

• 0-1 years of experience in startups, e-commerce, or D2C brands.
• Bachelor’s degree in management.
• Proven experience as an Account Manager or a similar operational role in a leading agency.
• Strong data and analytical skills with a focus on operational efficiency.
• Excellent written and verbal communication to manage relationships and coordination.
• Proficiency in Excel and PowerPoint; GA experience is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Serve as the primary point of contact for brand partners, managing day-to-day communications.
• Work closely with external brand partners to manage expectations and deliver on operational needs.
• Track and report the progress of ongoing deals and partnerships.
• Analyse partnership data and prepare detailed reports for internal teams.
• Develop data-driven insights to support decision-making and partnership optimization.
• Handle invoicing, brand agreements, and brand integrations.
• Coordinate with internal teams and partners to ensure smooth onboarding and management of brand deals.
• Oversee end-to-end management of operational workflows, ensuring timely execution and delivery.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to align initiatives with business objectives.
• Present data reports and insights to the senior team to drive continuous improvement.

Skills

Account management

Data analysis

Communication

Cross-functional coordination

Strategic thinking

Excel

PowerPoint

Education

Bachelor’s degree in management

Tools

Google Analytics

Microsoft Excel

PowerPoint

Job description

Key Responsibilities

Account Management

• Serve as the primary point of contact for brand partners, managing day-to-day communications
• Work closely with external brand partners to manage expectations and deliver on operational needs.
• Track and report the progress of ongoing deals and partnerships

Data Analysis & Reporting

• Analyse partnership data and prepare detailed reports for internal teams to track performance and operational efficiencies.
• Develop data-driven insights to support decision-making and partnership optimization.
• Monitor key metrics such as revenue, brand engagement, and operational performance.

Operations Management

• Handle operational tasks related to brand partnerships, including brand agreements, invoicing and brand integrations.
• Coordinate with internal teams and partners to ensure smooth onboarding and management of brand deals.
• Oversee the end-to-end management of operational workflows, ensuring timely execution and delivery.

Data-Driven Strategy

• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to align operational initiatives with overall business objectives.
• Assist in creating growth projections and operational improvement plans based on historical data.

Communication & Coordination

• Maintain strong communication with external partners and internal stakeholders to ensure operational alignment.
• Present data reports and insights to the senior team, helping to drive continuous operational improvement.
• Support senior management in strategic discussions based on data findings.

Qualifications

• 0-1 years of experience in startups, e-commerce, or D2C brands.
• Bachelor’s degree in management
• Proven experience as an Account Manager or a similar operational role in a leading agency.
• Strong data and analytical skills with a focus on operational efficiency.
• Excellent communication skills, both written and verbal, to manage relationships and internal coordination.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Excel and PowerPoint.
• Experience with data analysis tools such as Google Analytics or similar platforms is a plus.