About Interview Kickstart

Interview Kickstart (IK) is a leading tech upskilling platform that helps tech professionals accelerate their careers through expert-led training and mentorship across the US and India. With a strong focus on AI, ML, software engineering, and technical leadership roles, our structured programs empower learners to transition into top-tier roles at leading global companies.

The Opportunity

We're reimagining the intersection of tech education and recruitment through an innovative marketplace approach. As our Associate Director, you'll drive a strategic initiative to transform how tech professionals connect with premier employers.

This role offers the chance to design and execute a revolutionary business model that will disrupt the technical career advancement landscape.

Your Mission

You will lead our strategic initiative to:

Develop strategic partnerships with leading tech companies
Create and launch premium mentorship programs featuring industry leaders
Design innovative candidate preparation frameworks
Build and execute GTM strategies to attract exceptional learners
Drive program success through creative engagement approaches

What You'll Own

End-to-end P&L responsibility for this strategic business unit
Strategic partnership development with key industry players
Cross-functional leadership across marketing, sales, product, and curriculum
GTM strategy creation and optimization
Program performance metrics and outcome measurement

What Makes You the Perfect Fit

You're a strategic thinker who executes flawlessly
You approach problems from unconventional angles and find creative solutions
You thrive in ambiguity and create structure where none exists
You build relationships effortlessly and can influence without authority
You're naturally curious about tech careers, education, and recruitment
You possess an entrepreneurial spirit and an ownership mindset

Experience We're Looking For

5+ years of experience in business development, strategic partnerships, or category management
Proven track record launching and scaling new initiatives or business lines
Strong marketing acumen with experience developing effective GTM strategies
Experience working cross-functionally across marketing, sales, and product teams
Background in consumer internet companies is highly desirable
Edtech or recruitment industry knowledge is a plus, but not required

Why This Role Is Unique

This isn't about maintaining the status quo - it's about creating something entirely new. You'll have:

Complete ownership with minimal management and extreme autonomy
Opportunity to work with a high-caliber team of industry experts
Direct impact on top-line business growth
Chance to disrupt two massive industries: technical education and recruitment
Platform to build something that genuinely advances tech professionals careers

If you're a results-driven innovator who gets things done by thinking outside the box, and you're excited by the challenge of reimagining how tech careers are built, we want to hear from you!

Associate Director - Strategic Partnerships & Category Growth