Academy lead manager

ABOUT THE ROLE:

We are looking for a dynamic and experienced Academy Lead / Manager

to spearhead a two-pronged initiative aimed at nurturing and sourcing high-performing retail sales talent for the beauty industry. This role is pivotal in both launching an in-house academy and building partnerships with external training institutes across India. If youre passionate about education, retail, and talent development, this is your opportunity to make a significant impact.

PROJECT OVERVIEW:

Phase 1: In-House Academy Development

• Plan and launch a structured academy that grooms learners to become top performers in beauty focused retail sales.
• Design the full framework and go-to-market strategy for the academy. • Apply project management practices to develop business plans, monitor milestones, and report progress.
• Lead end-to-end academy operations including curriculum design, student onboarding, program execution, graduation, and job placement.
• Develop strategies to grow the academys reach and influence in the market. Phase 2: External Academy Partnerships
• Establish and manage partnerships with external academies across India (e.g., TATA Strive, VLCC, Lakme, Regional AWWA, and local training institutes).
• Lead negotiations, manage MOUs/agreements, and maintain ongoing engagement with partner institutions.

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Build and nurture relationships with educational institutions, corporates, and training partners.
• Promote and facilitate vocational development programs tailored to industry needs.
• Guide students through the professional development journey to ensure employability.
• Track student success, placement outcomes, and program ROI.
• Forecast talent needs and create development plans to match business growth.
• Represent the brand at career fairs, admission drives, and industry forums.

KEY COMPETENCIES:

• Excellent project planning and organizational abilities.

• Strategic thinking with strong commercial acumen.

• Confident communicator, persuasive and effective with stakeholders at all levels.

• Resilient, adaptable, and able to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced environment.

• Skilled in negotiation, relationship-building, and business development.

• High business intelligence, with capability for research, analysis, and forecasting.