Senior Associate – Executive Engagement

Experience: Minimum 1 year

Location: Mumbai

Employment Type: Full-time | On-site

About Fast Company IndiaFast Company India is the Indian edition of Fast Company, a globally recognised media brand known for its coverage of innovation, technology, leadership, creativity and design.

The platform spotlights forward-thinking organisations, influential leaders and transformative ideas shaping the future of business and society. As an emerging media platform in India, Fast Company India offers an opportunity to work closely with industry leaders, contribute to meaningful conversations and help build a strong network of business decision-makers.

Role OverviewWe are looking for a proactive and relationship-driven professional to join our team as a Senior Associate – Executive Engagement.

The role will focus on identifying, engaging and building relationships with senior industry leaders, founders and CXOs across sectors. The individual will play an important role in bringing influential voices into Fast Company India's editorial initiatives, leadership forums, conferences, roundtables and special projects.

The position requires strong communication skills, research capabilities, professional networking abilities and the confidence to engage with senior decision-makers.

Key Responsibilities

- Executive Outreach & • Engagement:

Identify and connect with CXOs, founders, business heads and senior professionals across relevant industries.
- Relationship Management: Build and maintain meaningful relationships with senior executives, industry leaders and key stakeholders.
- Research & • Industry Mapping:

Conduct research to identify influential leaders, organisations, emerging sectors and potential engagement opportunities.
- Editorial & • Event Engagement:

Engage industry leaders for editorial features, interviews, panel discussions, conferences,



leadership forums and special initiatives.
- Communication & • Coordination:

Manage professional correspondence, follow-ups, meetings, executive briefings and participation confirmations.
- Cross-functional Collaboration: Work closely with editorial, events and business teams to develop relevant engagement opportunities and deliver a seamless experience for participating leaders.
- Database & • Reporting:

Maintain updated executive databases, track outreach activities and engagement pipelines, and share regular progress reports.
- Network Development: Explore new opportunities to strengthen Rapid Company India's industry relationships and executive community.

Desired Skills & Qualifications
- Minimum 1 year of relevant professional experience in executive engagement, business development, media, corporate communications, event management or stakeholder relations.
- Strong verbal and written communication skills, with the ability to interact confidently with CXOs and senior professionals.
- Ability to conduct industry research, identify key decision-makers and develop effective outreach strategies.
- Strong relationship-building, networking and follow-up skills.
- Good organisational and coordination abilities, with the capacity to manage multiple engagements simultaneously.
- Familiarity with LinkedIn, Sales Navigator, CRM platforms and professional networking tools will be an advantage.
- A proactive, target-oriented approach with strong ownership and attention to detail.
- Bachelor's degree in Business Administration, Marketing, Communications, Media or a related discipline preferred.

Who Should Apply?Professionals who enjoy networking, engaging with business leaders, building industry relationships and creating meaningful opportunities for conversations with influential decision-makers.

If you are confident in your communication, enjoy connecting with people and want to work closely with India's leading business voices, we would like to hear from you.

📌 Senior Associate - Executive Engagement (Mumbai)
🏢 Fast Company India
📍 Mumbai