Business Development Specialist

Desired Skills

• Strong verbal and written communication.
• Extroverted and people-friendly - enjoys interacting with students, recruiters, and partners.
• Comfortable with communication through calls, emails, and messages.
• Good organizational and time-management skills.
• Comfortable with multitasking and teamwork.
• Basic knowledge of Microsoft Office (Excel, Word, PowerPoint).
• Familiarity with CRM software (like Leadsquare) is a plus.
• Proactive, resourceful, and eager to learn.

Work Environment

• Office-based role with occasional virtual or off-site partner meetings.
• May be required to assist in job drives or events that happen on weekends or evenings.
• Eligibility Criteria : UG/MBA/PGDM (Any Specialization)

Job Summary:

We are looking for a Corporate Relations Specialist to join our team! In this role, you will be the bridge between students and hiring partners, helping them connect and succeed. This is an entry-level position where you'll learn and grow while supporting corporate partnerships, placement drives, events, and student training. If you're extroverted, people-friendly, and love building relationships, this role is perfect for you!

Responsibilities:

Build and Support Corporate Partnerships

• Research and reach out to potential companies for hiring and partnership opportunities.
• Help prepare proposals, presentations, and partnership materials.
• Assist in scheduling and coordinating partner meetings, making sure everything runs smoothly.

Be the Bridge Between Students and Companies

• Stay in constant touch with students, recruiters, hiring partners, and companies.
• Communicate actively through calls, emails, and messages to ensure smooth engagement.
• Send candidate profiles to recruiters, hiring partners, and companies as per requirements.
• Follow up with candidates and recruiters before and after interviews to ensure smooth communication and feedback.
• Track placement activities and ensure a seamless hiring process for all.

Event and Job Drive Coordination

• Help organize and conduct on-campus placement drives and other recruitment events.
• Ensure hiring partners get the right visibility and benefits during events.
• Support with post-event reports and collect feedback to improve future activities.

Training and Development Support

• Assist in pre-placement training sessions for students - covering resume building, portfolio development, and interview etiquette.
• Support trainers and mentors in conducting these workshops and track student progress.

Market Research and CRM Management

• Use tools like Google, LinkedIn, Lusha, Apollo.io, Naukri, Indeed, and other platforms to find jobs, recruiters, hiring partners, and hiring events.
• Explore and experiment with any other tools to expand partnerships and opportunities.
• Update and maintain all partner and student records in Leadsquared CRM - including communication history, activities, and tasks.
• Prepare reports and presentations on placement progress and partnerships.

Administrative Support

• Provide day-to-day support to the Corporate Relations team.
• Draft and review basic contracts, agreements, and documents.
• Provide day-to-day support to the Corporate Relations team.
• Draft and review basic contracts, agreements, and documents.