About Where U Elevate

Where U Elevate is building a platform that bridges the gap between academia and industry through innovation programs, hackathons, case study competitions, bootcamps, internships, hiring initiatives, and industry-academia collaborations.

We are looking for a highly energetic and proactive Academia Lead Generation Executive who can identify, connect, and generate qualified leads from colleges, universities, management institutes, engineering institutions, and training organizations across India.

Key Responsibilities

Lead Research & Database Building

Identify and research colleges, universities, engineering institutes, management institutes, and training organizations.
Build and maintain a structured database of key academic decision-makers.
Gather details of:
Directors
Deans
Placement Officers
Training & Placement Heads
HODs
Innovation Cell Coordinators
Entrepreneurship Cell Coordinators
Faculty Coordinators

Lead Generation Activities

Generate qualified academic leads through:
LinkedIn
Email Research
College Websites
AI Tools
Professional Directories
Industry Networks
Update CRM with accurate lead information.
Maintain lead quality and data hygiene.

Outreach Support

Execute email and LinkedIn outreach campaigns.
Follow up with academic stakeholders.
Schedule meetings and introductory calls for the business development team.
Support webinar, hackathon, bootcamp, and campus engagement campaigns.

Data Management

Track lead status and engagement.
Maintain daily lead generation reports.
Ensure data accuracy and regular updates.

Market Intelligence

Track academic events, conferences, FDPs, placement drives, and innovation initiatives.
Identify institutions actively seeking industry collaborations

Required Skills

Must Have

Strong internet research skills.
Excellent communication skills (written and verbal).
Good understanding of LinkedIn and professional networking.
MS Excel / Google Sheets proficiency.
Attention to detail and data accuracy.

Preferred

Experience in education, EdTech, recruitment, training, or event industry.
Familiarity with CRM tools.
Experience in lead generation and database management.

KPIs

50–100 qualified academic leads generated per week.
Decision-maker contact accuracy above 90%.
Meetings scheduled for the sales/business development team.
CRM updates completed on time.
Lead conversion from prospect to meeting stage.

Qualification

Bachelor's Degree (Any Stream)
MBA (Preferred but not mandatory)
Freshers with strong research and communication skills can apply.

What You'll Gain

Exposure to Industry-Academia Relations.
Experience working on National Hackathons, Innovation Programs, Hiring Campaigns, and Leadership Forums.
Opportunity to interact with senior academic leaders across India.
Fast-track growth into Business Development, Partnerships, or Academic Relations roles.

Ideal Candidate Profile

✔ Curious and research-oriented

✔ Strong networking mindset

✔ Comfortable with cold outreach

✔ Organized and process-driven

✔ Passionate about education, innovation, and ecosystem building

Apply if you enjoy building relationships and creating opportunities between academia and industry.