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 skilled 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 strong 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

📌 Manager - Corporate Relations (Uttar Pradesh)
🏢 AAFT
📍 Uttar Pradesh