GIM is dedicated to fostering strong relationships with corporate partners to secure placement opportunities for students. Our mission is to ensure that students gain relevant corporate exposure and are well-prepared for their careers.
About the Role
The role involves developing and nurturing relationships with key corporate partners, overseeing internship processes, and facilitating strategic partnerships to enhance placement opportunities for students.
Responsibilities
- Corporate Engagement & Relationship Building
- Develop and nurture strong relationships with key corporate partners, HR heads, and recruitment leaders to secure placement opportunities for students.
- Regularly visit existing and potential corporate partners to understand their recruitment needs, promote GIM students, and foster long-term collaborations.
- Establish and maintain relationships with a diverse range of companies, including leading corporations, mid-sized firms, and start-ups, across various industries.
- Ensure that GIM maintains a strong presence in the corporate sector by engaging with new and emerging companies annually.
- Corporate Outreach & New Account Acquisition
- Proactively identify and approach new corporate clients (including start-ups) to introduce GIM's placement services and secure placement opportunities for students.
- Build a strong portfolio of corporate accounts year on year, expanding the range of industries and organizations hiring GIM students.
- Conduct regular outreach campaigns targeting new sectors, expanding the placement pool and creating a diversified set of opportunities for students.
- Lead structured market outreach initiatives to drive new client acquisitions, ensuring that placement accounts grow annually.
- Internship & Placement Coordination
- Facilitate internships with top corporates for students, ensuring that these internships align with their academic and career goals.
- Oversee the internship process from initiation to final placement, ensuring students gain relevant corporate exposure.
- Support and guide students throughout the placement process, including pre-placement preparation, interview coordination, and follow-ups with recruiters.
- Assist in the organization of campus recruitment events, career fairs, and corporate presentations.
- Industry & Start-up Engagement
- Cultivate relationships with emerging start-ups, (SMEs), and fast-growing industries to diversify placement opportunities and increase student exposure to innovative work environments.
- Facilitate strategic partnerships and collaborations that promote student innovation, including internships, project collaborations, and recruitment activities.
- Stay informed on industry trends and emerging markets to align placement activities with current and future job market demands.
- Strategic Placement Planning
- Assist in the development of annual placement strategies that focus on expanding corporate partnerships and improving placement outcomes.
- Create and implement a dynamic placement plan to attract top recruiters and ensure the most successful placement of students.
- Review and analyse placement data to track trends, identify areas of growth, and strategically expand placement reach across different sectors.
- Database Management & Reporting
- Maintain and update a comprehensive database of corporate contacts, recruiters, and placement opportunities.
- Generate regular reports on the status of corporate partnerships, new acquisitions, and placement activities.
- Monitor the progress of corporate engagement strategies and provide feedback to the Corporate Relations & Placement Manager on potential areas for improvement.
Required Skills
- Strong interpersonal and communication skills.
- Ability to build and maintain relationships with corporate partners.
- Proficiency in database management and reporting.
Educational Qualification
•A Postgraduate degree (PGDM/Master's or equivalent) from a recognized institution.
Experience
•Minimum 4-5 years of experience in corporate relations, business development, or placement management
Skills
•Demonstrated success in engaging with top corporates and start-ups for placement or business development
•Strong interpersonal, negotiation, and relationship-building skills.
•Self-motivated with a proactive approach to corporate engagement and market research.
•Knowledge of industry trends and emerging job markets to better align with corporate needs
•Strong proficiency in computer applications (MS Office, Placement Software, etc.)
