About StartupFair Founded in 2015, StartupFair is a global AI talent, innovation challenge and venture discovery platform. We connect AI and software talent, founders and organizations through real-world challenges, creating pathways to hiring, projects, pilots and partnerships. We are launching global challenges in November 2026 and are growing our marketing and partnerships team.

About the Role
We are looking for Marketing and Partnerships Executives to build our brand, attract qualified challenge and hackathon participants, and secure sponsorships and partnerships. You will use provided AI marketing and event platforms to run campaigns and manage outreach. Targets will match your experience, from guided campaign execution to ownership of campaigns and partner relationships. Roles and Responsibilities
- Plan and run marketing campaigns using audience research, market trends and competitor insights
- Maintain a calendar of digital outreach and offline promotions
- Create LinkedIn posts, website copy and event materials using provided AI tools, and check them for accuracy and brand consistency
- Reach students, innovators and founders through university, incubator and community outreach
- Guide applicants through applications and active participation in challenges
- Prospect sponsors and organizations, prepare tailored proposals and support negotiations using approved packages (commercial commitments need approval)
- Coordinate partner onboarding, delivery of sponsor benefits and contribution tracking
- Support post-event reporting and long-term partner relationships




- Work with product and operations teams on campaigns, collaborations and pilots
- Represent StartupFair in virtual meetings and agreed event activities
- Maintain CRM records and report weekly on campaign results, qualified applications, participation and sponsorship progress Desired Candidate Profile
- 1 to 5 years of experience in marketing, event promotion, community development, partnerships or business development
- Solid English writing, communication and presentation skills
- Confidence in prospecting, relationship management and negotiation support
- Familiarity with digital marketing, AI tools, CRM systems and performance reporting (experience with our platforms is not required)
- Degree in Marketing, Business, Communications or a related field, or equivalent practical experience
- Organized, with sound judgment on confidential information, and able to manage deadlines independently while working remotely during agreed hours Preferred Experience with startups, hackathons, technology events, sponsorships or university partnerships. Perks and Benefits
- Fully remote, full-time role
- Work on global AI challenges and real industry partnerships
- Exposure to startups, universities, corporates and investors
- Growth path from guided execution to ownership of campaigns and partner relationships

How to Apply
Apply on Naukri, or email your resume and one or two work samples to [email protected]. Include your location in India and your notice period or earliest joining date. Subject line: Marketing and Partnerships Executive | Your Name

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