Strategic Partnership Manager

NxtWave Disruptive Technologies Private Limited; Hyderabad; On-site; INR 300,000 - 500,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Opportunity to shape the future of education

Exposure to high-level stakeholders

Growth and development opportunities

Job summary

Join a dynamic and rapidly growing edtech company as a Strategic Partnerships Manager, where you'll play a vital role in developing collaborations with key stakeholders across academia, industry, and government sectors. This position offers a unique opportunity to shape the future of education while nurturing relationships with professionals to enrich educational offerings. You'll be responsible for research, strategy development, and managing partnerships, ensuring that NxtWave continues to revolutionize tech education in India. If you're a go-getter with a passion for building impactful partnerships, this role is perfect for you.

Qualifications

• Strong understanding of B2B dynamics and partnership ecosystems.
• 0-1+ years of experience in B2B partnerships, preferably in education or technology.

Responsibilities

• Identify and create new avenues for collaborations with stakeholders.
• Act as a Single Point of Contact for external partners.
• Develop compelling presentations and proposals for potential partners.

Skills

B2B Partnerships

Communication Skills

Research Skills

Proposal Development

Event Management

Education

Bachelor's degree in Business or Management

Tools

Microsoft Office

GSuite

Generative AI tools

Job description

About Nxtwave:

NxtWave is founded by Rahul Attuluri (Ex-Amazon, IIIT Hyderabad), Sashank Reddy (IIT Bombay), and Anupam Pedarla (IIT Kharagpur). In February 2023,NxtWave raised ₹275 crore led by Greater Pacific Capital, a leading international private equity firm. The startup is also backed by Orios Ventures, Better Capital, and marquee angels, including founders of some of India’s unicorns.

NxtWave is one ofIndia’s fastest-growing Ed-Tech startups, revolutionizing the 21st-century job market by transforming youth into highly skilled tech professionals irrespective of theireducational background with its CCBP 4.0 programs.

As anofficial partner for NSDCunder the Ministry of Skill Development & Entrepreneurship, Government of India, and recognized by NASSCOM, Ministry of Commerce and Industry, Government of India, and Startup India, NxtWave has earned a reputation for excellence. The startup has received accolades such as‘The Greatest Brand in Education’in a research-based listing by URS Media, a leading international media house. NxtWave has also been honored with the"Startup Spotlight Award 2023"by T-Hub on its 8th Foundation Day.

Recently, NxtWave’s founders, Anupam Pedarla and Sashank Gujjula, were honored in the2024 Forbes India 30 Under 30for their exceptional contribution to transforming the tech education landscape in India.

The edtech brand eliminates the entry barrier to learning tech skills by offering vernacular content and interactive learning. Learning in one’s mother tongue helps achieve higher comprehension, deeper attention, longer retention, and greater outcomes.

Presently, NxtWave has paid subscribers from647+ districtsacross India. In just 2.5 years, CCBP 4.0 learners have been hired by2000+companies, including Google, Amazon, Nvidia, Goldman Sachs, Oracle, Deloitte, and more.

Know more about NxtWave:https://www.ccbp.in

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About the Role: (Job Title:Strategic Partnerships Manager)NxtWave is looking for a dynamic and proactive B2B Manager to join our team. The candidate will be responsible for developing strategic collaborations with key stakeholders across academia, industry, and government sectors, as well as onboarding and nurturing relationships with professionals to enrich our content and educational offerings.

Key Responsibilities:

• Research & Strategy Development:Identify, research, and create new avenues for collaborations with diverse stakeholders, including academia, industry professionals, and government bodies.

• Partnership Management:Act as a Single Point of Contact (SpoC) for external partners, representing NxtWave in meetings, events, and collaborations.

• Content Curation & Development:Liaise with industry and academic professionals to develop high-quality content in collaboration with in-house Subject Matter Experts (SMEs).

• Proposal Creation:Develop compelling presentations and proposals that communicate the value propositions of NxtWave’s products and offerings to potential partners.

• Relationship Building:Nurture long-term relationships with key stakeholders and partners to drive business growth and ensure successful collaborations.

• Event Management:Organize and coordinate collaboration events, meetings, and partnership initiatives to promote NxtWave’s mission and educational offerings.

Qualifications:

• Bachelor's degree in Business, Management, or a related field from a reputed institution (Business Schools like ICFAI preferred).

• 0-1+ years of experience in B2B partnerships either Full Time or as an intern, preferably within the education or technology sectors.

• Strong understanding of B2B dynamics and partnership ecosystems across academia, industry, and government.

• Excellent written and verbal communication skills, with the ability to craft clear and persuasive messages.

• Proficiency inMicrosoft Office,GSuite, and leveragingGenerative AI toolsto create professional and visually compelling proposals.

• Ability to manage multiple partnerships simultaneously, with strong organizational and time-management skills.

Personal Attributes:

• Go-getter Attitude:Motivated, energetic, and proactive, with a strong sense of initiative.

• Ownership:Ability to take full responsibility for projects and partnerships, delivering quality results.

• Presence & Professionalism:Excellent presentation skills, including body language, dressing, and demeanor that reflect professionalism in client meetings and events.

Perks & Benefits:

• Opportunity to work with a rapidly growing edtech company, shaping the future of education.

• Exposure to high-level stakeholders in academia, industry, and government sectors.

• Growth and development opportunities through management training programs.

• Work Location:NxtWave’s Hyderabad Office

• Working days: 6 days per week