Manager / Assistant Manager – Corporate Relations / Strategic Partnerships

nDepartment: Industry Relations, Strategic Partnerships, Entrepreneurship & Alumni Relations

nLocation: AAFT, Noida

nLevel: Assistant Manager / Manager

nFunction: Corporate Relations & Partnerships

n

nAbout the Role

nWe are looking for a smart, energetic and highly organised professional to strengthen our Industry

nRelations & Strategic Partnerships.

nThe role will focus on building and managing relationships with corporates, industry professionals,

norganisations, startups, founders and other external stakeholders, while ensuring that partnerships are

neffectively converted into meaningful opportunities and executed smoothly.

nThe position requires a balance of business development, relationship management and internal

noperations. The ideal candidate should be equally comfortable initiating a conversation with a senior

nindustry stakeholder and managing the internal follow-through required to deliver a successful

nengagement.

nThe role will also support the Entrepreneurship Cell (E-Cell) by developing relevant industry and

nentrepreneurial connections and facilitating programmes, interactions and opportunities for students.

nKey Responsibilities

n• Identify, develop and manage strategic partnerships aligned with AAFT's academic and

ninstitutional objectives.

n• Build a strong pipeline of prospective partners through research, networking, outreach,

nreferrals and existing industry relationships.

n• Initiate conversations, prepare proposals, coordinate meetings and drive partnerships towards

nclosure.

n• Develop partnerships that create tangible opportunities such as industry interactions,

nworkshops, masterclasses, internships, live projects, mentorships and other relevant student

nengagements.

n• Manage the complete partnership lifecycle — lead generation, outreach, proposal, internal

nalignment, and relationship management.





n• Support the functioning of the E-Cell by connecting with founders, entrepreneurs, mentors,

ninvestors, incubators and relevant industry networks.

n• Coordinate industry and entrepreneurship-led activities, ensuring stakeholder coordination,

ntimelines, participation and execution.

n• Coordinate with the Department Head for senior-level meetings, including scheduling,

nbriefing, agenda preparation, stakeholder coordination and follow-up.• Maintain structured partnership databases, trackers, proposals, meeting records, follow-ups

nand engagement reports.

n• Ensure timely follow-ups and closure of commitments with both internal and external

nstakeholders.

n• Identify new opportunities, networks and industry trends that can strengthen AAFT's

ncorporate connect, student exposure and institutional partnerships.

n• Provide regular updates to Head of the Deptt. on the partnership pipeline, active engagements,

nopportunities and outcomes.

nWhat We Are Looking For

nThe ideal candidate should be:

n• Relationship-oriented but strongly execution-focused.

n• Comfortable speaking with external stakeholders and conduct meetings.

n• Confident and professional communicator; fluency in English will be preferred.

n• Good at initiating conversations and building professional relationships.

n• Good negotiation and stakeholder management skills, with a practical understanding of

nindustry relations.

n• Strong in follow-ups — someone who does not allow opportunities to remain stuck at the

nconversation stage.





n• Organised and capable of handling multiple partnerships and departmental activities

nsimultaneously.

n• Curious and research-oriented, with the ability to explore organisations, industries, people and

nnew opportunities independently.

n• Should be open to travel, external meetings and field visits for business development,

npartnership closures and relationship management.

n• Quick learner with the ability to understand current industries, business requirements and

nopportunities quickly.

n• Proactive, energetic and comfortable working in a fast-paced academic-industry environment.

n• Experience in corporate relations, business development, strategic partnerships, industry

nengagement or higher education will be an advantage.

nMost importantly, we are looking for someone who can convert ideas into action.

nPreferred Experience

n• Minimum 3–5 years of relevant experience in areas such as corporate relations, strategic

npartnerships, business development, higher education or event-led partnerships.Experience of working with universities, educational institutions, corporates or professional networks

nwill be an advantage.

nCandidates from business development, partnerships, corporate relations, or higher-education

nengagement roles may also be considered, provided they demonstrate strong relationship-building

nand execution capabilities.

nEducation

n• Graduate / Postgraduate in Management, Business, Communications, Marketing, Education

nor a relevant discipline.

n• MBA / PGDM or equivalent qualification will be an advantage but is not mandatory for a

nstrong candidate.

nCore Skills

nBusiness Communication | Stakeholder Management | Business Development | Event & Programme

nExecution | Proposal Development | Networking | Negotiation | Project Coordination | Follow-up &

nReporting | Basic AI literacy

📌 Manager - Corporate Relations (Noida)
🏢 AAFT
📍 Noida