Manager/Sr. Manager - Corporate Relations

GRAM HR Solutions.; Bengaluru; On-site; INR 1,200,000 - 1,800,000; Full time

Job summary

Leading Design College in Bengaluru is seeking a Manager/Senior Manager – Placements to drive campus placements, corporate engagement, internships, and employer branding.

The role requires building long-term relationships with leading design studios, multinational companies, startups, creative agencies, retail brands, technology firms, consulting organizations, and global employers to maximize placement opportunities for students.

Qualifications

• The candidate will lead campus placements, corporate engagement, and internship programs.
• Build and sustain industry partnerships with design studios, agencies, and tech firms.
• Drive employer branding and live industry projects for students.

Responsibilities

• Corporate Relations & Employer Engagement: Develop and execute the annual placement strategy aligned with institutional objectives.
• Campus Placements: Manage end-to-end campus placement activities for undergraduate and postgraduate programs.
• Internship & Live Projects: Facilitate mandatory internships and live industry projects.
• Industry Partnerships: Develop strategic partnerships with design studios, advertising & branding agencies, product companies, and tech firms.
• Placement Operations: Maintain employer and alumni databases and track placement metrics.
• Alumni Engagement: Build relationships with alumni and organize mentorship initiatives.

Skills

Campus Placements

Corporate Relations

Industry Partnerships

Employer Engagement

Business Development

Client Relationship Management

Negotiation

Networking

Stakeholder Management

Event Management

Presentation Skills

MIS & Reporting

Communication & Interpersonal Skills

Education

Bachelor's Degree

MBA in Marketing / HR / Business Management

Job description

Institution: Leading Design College

Reporting To: Director – Corporate Relations / Dean / Campus Director

About the Institution

We are hiring for our client a premier Design College in Bengaluru, committed to nurturing creative talent across disciplines including Communication Design, Fashion Design, Interior Design, Product Design, UX/UI, Animation, Game Design, and emerging creative technologies. With a strong emphasis on industry-integrated learning, innovation, and experiential education, we aim to create meaningful career opportunities for our students through strategic industry partnerships.

Position Summary

The Manager / Senior Manager – Placements will be responsible for driving campus placements, corporate engagement, internship programs, employer branding, and industry collaborations. The role requires building long-term relationships with leading design studios, multinational companies, startups, creative agencies, retail brands, technology firms, consulting organizations, and global employers to maximize placement opportunities for student

s.The ideal candidate should possess strong corporate networking skills, a deep understanding of the creative and design ecosystem, and experience managing end-to-end campus recruitment.

Key Responsibilities

Corporate Relations & Employer Engagement

• Develop and execute the annual placement strategy aligned with institutional objectives
• Build strong relationships with HR leaders, Talent Acquisition teams, founders, and business leaders across industries.
• Identify and onboard new recruiters for campus hiring.
• Maintain relationships with existing corporate partners to ensure repeat hiring.
• Promote the institution as a preferred talent partner among industry leaders

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• Campus Placements Manage end-to-end campus placement activities for undergraduate and postgraduate programs.
• Achieve annual placement targets in terms of placement percentage, salary packages, and recruiter participation
• Coordinate campus recruitment drives, virtual hiring events, interviews, assessments, and selection processes.
• Ensure seamless interaction between recruiters, faculty, and students Internship & Live Projects
• Facilitate mandatory internships for students
• Develop opportunities for live industry projects and sponsored design challenges.
• Collaborate with organizations for capstone projects and experiential learning initiatives Industry Partnerships
• Develop strategic partnerships with Design Studios Advertising & Branding Agencies Product Companies Fashion & Lifestyle Brands Retail Organizations Architecture & Interior FirmsUX/UI Companies Gaming & Animation StudiosTechnology Companies Startups Consulting Firms Organize industry visits, guest lectures, workshops, and networking sessions.Student Career Development Conduct career readiness initiatives.Organize resume-building workshops, portfolio reviews, mock interviews, and interview preparation sessions.Mentor students on career planning and industry expectations
• .Guide students on freelancing, entrepreneurship, and startup opportunities

Placement Operations

• Maintain employer and alumni databases.
• Track placement metrics and prepare reports.
• Ensure timely documentation and MIS reporting.
• Manage placement policies and standard operating procedures.

Alumni Engagement

• Build relationships with alumni working in reputed organizations.
• Leverage alumni networks for recruitment opportunities.
• Organize alumni interaction sessions and mentorship initiatives

.Key Performance Indicators (KPIs)

• Placement Percentage
• Number of Recruiting Companies
• Number of New Corporate Partnerships
• Internship Conversion Rate
• PPO (Pre-Placement Offer)
• Corporate Engagement Activities
• Alumni Engagement

Desired Candidate Profile

Education

• Bachelor's Degree (Mandatory)
• MBA in Marketing / HR / Business Management preferred.

Experience

• Manager: 6–8 years of relevant experience
• Senior Manager: 8–12+ years of relevant experience

Key Skills

• Campus Placements
• Corporate Relations
• Industry Partnerships
• Employer Engagement
• Business Development
• Client Relationship Management
• Negotiation Skills
• Networking
• Stakeholder Management
• Event Management
• Presentation Skills
• MIS & Reporting
• Communication & Interpersonal Skills

Personal Attributes

• Strong relationship builder with an extensive corporate network.
• Passionate about student success and employability
• .Excellent communication and influencing skills.
• Highly organized with strong execution capabilities.
• Self-driven, target-oriented, and result-focused.
• Professional, collaborative, and capable of working with diverse stakeholders.