Job Description
Gnixar Academy is an EdTech company focused on increasing employability for students in Tier 2 and Tier 3 cities through its Learn–Build–Mentor framework. The organization operates multiple verticals including technology, legal, management schools, a college discovery platform, a job portal, and earn‑while‑you‑learn programs.
Responsibilities:
• Design and run end‑to‑end operations across all Gnixar verticals and products, creating SOPs, workflows and dashboards for admissions, training delivery, placement and partner management.
• Own day‑to‑day execution, timelines, quality and compliance.
• Work with the founder to refine revenue models and drive sales operations, lead pipelines and conversion systems.
• Build and manage institutional, franchise and corporate partnerships.
• Recruit, train and manage interns, trainees, trainers and partners, setting targets and reviewing performance.
• Coordinate with the tech team on product rollouts and plan marketing, outreach and launch campaigns.
• Track key performance indicators such as enrolments, placements, revenue and retention, reporting to leadership.
• Build employer and HR networks to ensure measurable career outcomes for learners.
Requirements:
• Minimum 5 years of experience in operations, business management,
sales or program management, preferably in EdTech, training, staffing or services.
• Proven ability to build processes or teams from scratch in a startup or early‑stage setting.
• Strong execution, people‑management, negotiation and problem‑solving skills.
• Comfortable working with data, CRMs, MIS reporting and basic digital tools.
• Ability to thrive in ambiguous, low‑cash startup conditions with a long‑term upside focus.
• Passion for education, employability and social impact in Tier 2/3 India.
• Excellent communication skills in English and Hindi; Bengali is a plus.
• MBA or relevant degree preferred but not mandatory. Compensation:
• Equity ownership in Gnixar Academy Private Limited with a vesting schedule (typically 4 years with a 1‑year cliff).
• Profit‑sharing based on net profits of the company or specific verticals.
• Milestone‑based incentives for achieving revenue, placement and growth targets.
• No fixed stipend initially; a founder draw may be introduced as revenue stabilizes.
Location:
• Hybrid role based in Durgapur / Kolkata, West Bengal with travel to partner institutions. Work Mode:
• Hybrid (on‑site presence combined with remote flexibility).
📌 Co-Founder & Head of Operations (India)
🏢 Gnixar
📍 India