Job Description

Manager / Assistant Manager – Corporate Relations / Strategic Partnerships

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

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Location: AAFT, Noida

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Level: Assistant Manager / Manager

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Function: Corporate Relations & Partnerships

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About the Role

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

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Relations & Strategic Partnerships.

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

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

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effectively converted into meaningful opportunities and executed smoothly.

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

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

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

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engagement.

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

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

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Key Responsibilities

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

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institutional objectives.

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

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referrals and existing industry relationships.

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

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closure.

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

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

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engagements.

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

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alignment,



and relationship management.

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

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investors, incubators and relevant industry networks.

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

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timelines, participation and execution.

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

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

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and engagement reports.

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

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stakeholders.

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

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corporate connect, student exposure and institutional partnerships.

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

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opportunities and outcomes.

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What We Are Looking For

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The ideal candidate should be:

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- Relationship-oriented but strongly execution-focused.
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- Comfortable speaking with external stakeholders and conduct meetings.
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- Confident and professional communicator; fluency in English will be preferred.
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- Good at initiating conversations and building professional relationships.
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- Positive negotiation and stakeholder management skills, with a practical understanding of
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industry relations.

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

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conversation stage.

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• Organised and capable of handling multiple partnerships and departmental activities

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simultaneously.

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

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new opportunities independently.

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

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partnership closures and relationship management.

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

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opportunities quickly.

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- Proactive, energetic and comfortable working in a fast-paced academic-industry environment.
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- Experience in corporate relations, business development, strategic partnerships, industry
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engagement or higher education will be an advantage.

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

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Preferred Experience

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

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

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will be an advantage.

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

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

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and execution capabilities.

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Education

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

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or a relevant discipline.

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

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strong candidate.

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Core Skills

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

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

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Reporting | Basic AI literacy

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