Position Overview: Western India Region (Mumbai / Pune)
Key Responsibility Areas (KRAs)
No. |
KRA |
Key Activities |
1 |
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. |
2 |
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. |
3 |
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. |
4 |
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. |
5 |
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. |
6 |
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. |
Category |
Details |
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.) |