Assistant Vice President Business Development

Position: AVP/VP BD & OPs

Location: Gurgaon

Working Days: Monday- Friday (Alternative Saturdays working)

Experience Required: 10 + years

Client: Leading Staffing Solution Industry

Salary: 18 LPA

Key Responsibilities:

1. Business Leadership & Strategy

• Lead the Hotel Management Vertical as a standalone P&L unit

• Develop strategic plans for vertical growth, market expansion, and long-term sustainability.

• Monitor KPIs on revenue, student intake, placement rate, and industry partner satisfaction.

2. Industry & Partnership Development

• Build and nurture strategic partnerships with top hotels, resorts, and hospitality groups (domestic & international).

• Negotiate MoUs and long-term agreements for training, internships, and placements.

• Collaborate with industry bodies and associations

3. Operations & Program Delivery

• Oversee seamless operations of the program across partner locations.

• Ensure effective coordination between academic team, industry mentors, and partner institutions.

• Implement SOPs for training, assessments, compliance, and student welfare at partner sites.

4. Academic Excellence

• Work with the Dean/Academic Heads to ensure curriculum is industry-relevant and experiential.

• Introduce innovations in teaching, learning, and skill assessment tailored to hospitality industry needs.

• Maintain high student satisfaction and learning outcomes through quality delivery.

5. Student Recruitment & Placement

• Lead student recruitment drives in collaboration with the admissions & marketing teams.

• Drive placement initiatives ensuring 100% career outcomes for graduates.

• Organize career fairs, industry talks, and immersion programs. 6. Branding & Representation

• Represent MSU and IAC HHM in industry forums, events, and conferences.

• Work closely with marketing for brand building, PR, and digital presence of the vertical.

Qualifications & Skills Required:

• Education: MBA / Master's in Hospitality, Hotel Management, or related field.

• Experience: 12–18 years in leadership roles in hospitality education, hotel operations, or industry partnerships.

• Proven track record in business development, industry relations, and academic program leadership.

• Strong network in the hospitality & tourism sector.

Key Competencies:

• Strategic thinking & business acumen.

• Strong relationship-building and negotiation skills.

• Excellent communication & public speaking abilities.

• Passion for skills-based, industry-integrated education.

• Ability to manage multi-location operations and cross-functional teams.