Placement Manager

NICMAR

Kurla

On-site

INR 600,000 - 800,000

Full time

14 days+

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Job summary

A leading educational institute is seeking a proactive Placement Manager in Kurla, Maharashtra, to acquire hiring partners and ensure successful placements of learners. The role involves managing the full placement cycle, conducting client meetings, and building strong employer relationships. The ideal candidate should have strong client-facing skills, HR networks, and a passion for learner success. This full-time position plays a vital role in bridging industry needs and talent acquisition for learners.

Qualifications

Experience in business development and client management preferred.
Ability to conduct regular client meetings and presentations.
Strong organizational skills to manage multiple placements.

Responsibilities

Acquire hiring partners and build employer relationships.
Ensure successful placements of learners within SLAs/TAT.
Manage full placement cycle and coordinate interviews.

Skills

Strong client‑facing and communication skills

Good negotiation and presentation ability

HR/TA networks preferred

Understanding of staffing, edtech, or consulting sales

Strong follow‑up discipline and relationship‑building mindset

Ability to match learner skills to employer needs

Proficiency in CRM, Excel, and placement tracking tools

Energetic, confident, and self‑driven

Target‑oriented with entrepreneurial mindset

Passion for learner success

Ability to handle pressure and deadlines

Innovative approach to employer acquisition and engagement

Tools

CRM

Excel

Placement tracking tools

Job description

Preferred Location: Western Line (Mumbai)

Domain Advantage: Staffing, EdTech, HR Consulting, Talent Acquisition

Reports To: Head – New Initiatives / Online Operations

The Placement Manager will be responsible for acquiring hiring partners, building strong employer relationships, and ensuring successful placements of NICMAR Online learners within defined SLAs/TAT. The role demands a proactive, energetic individual with strong client‑facing capabilities, deep HR networks, and passion for enabling career outcomes for learners in the construction, infrastructure, and real estate ecosystem.

The Placement Manager will act as the bridge between industry hiring needs and the NICMAR Online learner pool, ensuring every learner receives structured placement support, interview opportunities, and career guidance.

1. Employer Acquisition & Business Development

Identify, outreach, and onboard companies across construction, infrastructure, BIM, project management, consultancy, real estate, EPC, and related domains.
Conduct regular client meetings (virtual + in‑person) to pitch NICMAR Online programs and talent pool.
Build a strong pipeline of hiring partners for fresher, internship, and early‑career roles.
Maintain an active database of HR heads, Talent Acquisition leads, and Hiring Managers.
Create talent proposals, share learner profiles, and negotiate hiring partnerships where required.

2. Placement Operations & Execution

Ensure minimum interview opportunities per learner as per the placement promise.
Align hiring requirements with eligible learners based on skill fit, domain, and location preference.
Manage the full placement cycle:
JD requirement gathering
Screening learner profiles
Scheduling interviews
Follow‑ups with recruiters
Offer coordination
Final onboarding
Track offer conversions and ensure placement assistance continues until TAT is met.
Conduct placement orientation sessions and 1:1 readiness discussions.
Work with training/operations teams for:
Resume building
Mock interviews
Ensure timely communication to learners regarding interview schedules, outcomes, and next steps.

4. Data Tracking & Reporting

Offers made
TAT compliance
Provide weekly and monthly placement reports to leadership.

5. Relationship Management

Nurture long‑term relationships with hiring partners for recurring talent needs.
Act as the single point of contact for employers and ensure excellent service delivery.
Collect employer feedback and share insights with academic, ops, and program teams.

Skills

Strong client‑facing and communication skills
Good negotiation and presentation ability
HR/TA networks preferred
Understanding of staffing, edtech, or consulting sales
Strong follow‑up discipline and relationship‑building mindset
Ability to match learner skills to employer needs
Proficiency in CRM, Excel, and placement tracking tools
Energetic, confident, and self‑driven
Target‑oriented with entrepreneurial mindset
Passion for learner success
Ability to handle pressure and deadlines
Innovative approach to employer acquisition and engagement

These KPIs define success in the role and ensure clarity for performance measurement.

1. Employer Acquisition KPIs

Number of new hiring partners onboarded per month: 5‑10
Active employer accounts maintained per quarter: 20‑30
Number of client meetings per week: Minimum 10

2. Placement Delivery KPIs

Offer conversion rate: Target 25‑40% (industry benchmark).
Learner placement %: Program‑wise target to be defined (typically 70‑90%).
TAT Adherence:
Interview scheduling within 3‑5 working days of receiving JD
Feedback within 72 hours
Offer closure within agreed timelines

3. Revenue/Partner Value KPIs (if applicable)

Repeat hiring conversion: 30‑40% of partners return for additional roles.
Upselling opportunities: Corporate training, B2B programs (if NICMAR introduces such streams).
Learner satisfaction score (post‑placement support): 4.0+ / 5
Timely communication adherence: 100% messages sent within defined SLA

5. Operational & Reporting KPIs