Company Description Specular Business Services LLP is a Business Growth, Technology, and Professional Services company that supports startups, SMEs, and enterprises in building, growing, and scaling with confidence. The organization delivers end-to-end business solutions by integrating consulting, technology, marketing, and talent services under one roof. With expertise spanning business and startup growth consulting, digital marketing, SEO, social media, design and development, custom software, HR consulting, and global expansion, Specular offers comprehensive support to diverse industries.

Its mission is to provide practical, innovative, and results-driven solutions that generate measurable outcomes in visibility, leads, brand strength, operations, and sustainable growth. By acting as a single trusted partner, Specular helps businesses align strategy, people, and technology to achieve long-term success.

Role Description The Academic Partnerships Executive is a full time, hybrid role based in Pune City, with flexibility for some work-from-home days. This role focuses on identifying, developing, and managing strategic partnerships with universities, colleges, and training institutions to support Specular’s business growth and talent objectives.

Responsibilities include researching potential academic partners, initiating contact, conducting presentations, and negotiating collaboration agreements such as internships, joint programs, events, and industry projects. The individual will coordinate with internal teams to design partnership proposals, manage ongoing relationships, monitor performance metrics,



and ensure alignment with Specular’s service offerings and brand. Daily tasks also involve maintaining partner databases, preparing reports, supporting academic events and workshops, and representing Specular at relevant education and industry forums.

Qualifications

- Demonstrated ability in relationship management, stakeholder engagement, and partnership development with academic institutions or similar organizations.

- Strong communication, presentation, and negotiation skills, with the ability to influence and collaborate with diverse internal and external stakeholders.

- Experience in business development, corporate outreach, or campus engagement, preferably in consulting, technology, professional services, or education sectors.

- Solid organizational and project management skills, including planning events, coordinating multi-party initiatives, and tracking partnership performance.

- Comfort with using digital tools such as CRM systems, productivity suites (e.g., Google Workspace or Microsoft 365), and online collaboration platforms.

- Analytical mindset with the ability to conduct market and academic ecosystem research, interpret data, and develop insights for partnership strategy.

- Bachelor’s degree in Business Administration, Marketing, Education Management, or a related field; a postgraduate degree is an advantage.

- Knowledge of the Indian higher education landscape and familiarity with institutions in and around Pune is highly beneficial.

- Ability to work in a hybrid environment, manage time effectively, and travel locally as needed for meetings, events, and campus visits.

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