Business Development Manager Internships & Final Placements

About the Role

Business Development Manager Internships & Final Placements

You will act as the key bridge between EduBridge, corporate CSR sponsors, and academic institutionsensuring successful program implementation and measurable impact.

Key Responsibilities

Institutional Acquisition & Relationship Management

• Acquire and onboard large engineering colleges/universities for CSR-driven skilling and faculty development initiatives.
  
• Build and maintain strong relationships with college leadership including Directors, HODs, and Placement Officers.
  
• Serve as the primary liaison between EduBridge, CSR partners, and academic leaders.
  

Program Implementation & Coordination

• Drive complete program execution post-onboarding, coordinating with EduBridge’s internal teams and college departments.
  
• Deliver customized upskilling, certification, and employability programs for students and faculty.
  
• Enhance industry engagement via guest lectures, mentorship sessions, and corporate-sponsored projects.
  

Internships & Final Placements

• Build partnerships with startups, MSMEs, and corporates to generate internship and placement opportunities.
  
• Ensure alignment of roles with academic streams and project-based learning requirements.
  
• Manage the campus recruitment process: JD sharing, assessments, interviews, selection, and onboarding.
  
• Mentor student placement committees on recruiter management and professional communication.
  
• Track internships, placements, PPO conversions, and address performance or compliance issues.
  

Monitoring & Reporting

• Track program performance through daily reports and KPI dashboards.
  
• Present periodic reviews covering progress, challenges, and impact outcomes.
  
• Ensure adherence to commitments made to CSR partners and academic institutions.
  

Qualifications & Skills

• Experience:

  8–10 years in B2B sales, business development, or key account management. Experience in education, skilling, or CSR projects is an advantage.

• Institutional Network:

  Strong connections with engineering colleges/universities; proven experience in managing academic partnerships.

• Recruiter Network:

  Ability to build and maintain relationships with recruiters for internships and placements.

• Business Acumen:

  Effective stakeholder management, client acquisition, and problem-solving abilities.

• Mobility:

  Willingness to travel extensively within the assigned region.

• Education:

  Bachelor’s degree required; MBA or equivalent preferred.