Manager / Assistant Manager – Corporate Relations / Strategic Partnerships
Department: Industry Relations, Strategic Partnerships, Entrepreneurship & Alumni Relations
Location: AAFT, Noida
Level: Assistant Manager / Manager
Function: Corporate Relations & Partnerships

About the Role
We are looking for a smart, energetic and highly organised professional to strengthen our Industry
Relations & Strategic Partnerships.
The role will focus on building and managing relationships with corporates, industry professionals,
organisations, startups, founders and other external stakeholders, while ensuring that partnerships are
effectively converted into meaningful opportunities and executed smoothly.
The position requires a balance of business development, relationship management and internal
operations. The ideal candidate should be equally comfortable initiating a conversation with a senior
industry stakeholder and managing the internal follow-through required to deliver a successful
engagement.
The role will also support the Entrepreneurship Cell (E-Cell) by developing relevant industry and




entrepreneurial connections and facilitating programmes, interactions and opportunities for students.
Key Responsibilities
• Identify, develop and manage strategic partnerships aligned with AAFT's academic and
institutional objectives.
• Build a solid pipeline of prospective partners through research, networking, outreach,
referrals and existing industry relationships.
• Initiate conversations, prepare proposals, coordinate meetings and drive partnerships towards
closure.
• Develop partnerships that create tangible opportunities such as industry interactions,
workshops, masterclasses, internships, live projects, mentorships and other relevant student
engagements.
• Manage the complete partnership lifecycle — lead generation, outreach, proposal, internal
alignment, and relationship management.
• Support the functioning of the E-Cell by connecting with founders, entrepreneurs, mentors,
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📌 Manager - Corporate Relations (Noida)
🏢 AAFT
📍 Noida