Corporate Engagement Manager

About Newton School of Technology

Role Overview

Key Responsibilities

• Corporate Engagement: Build and sustain relationships with corporates, startups, and research organizations at leadership levels (CXOs, VPs, HR Heads, Founders).
• Key Account Management: Manage strategic accounts, ensuring consistent engagement, follow-ups, and long-term partnerships.
• Masterclasses & Industry Events: Plan, arrange, and execute masterclasses, guest lectures, and leadership talks to provide students with direct industry insights.
• Live Projects & Internships: Facilitate real-world projects and internships in collaboration with corporate partners to enhance learning outcomes.
• Placement Support: Collaborate with the Placement team to drive successful recruitment drives, hiring campaigns, and job opportunities.
• Cross-Functional Collaboration: Partner with academic, training, and student success teams to align student readiness with industry needs.
• Strategic Reporting: Maintain a structured database of corporate interactions, track partnership performance, and provide actionable reports to leadership.
• Brand Building: Represent NST in external forums, industry events, and partner interactions to enhance institutional visibility.

Qualifications & Skills

• Bachelor’s degree in Business, Management, Engineering, or related field (MBA preferred).
• 4–8 years of experience in corporate relations, key account management, business development, or campus engagement.
• Strong corporate network in technology, IT services, GCCs, product companies, and startups.
• Proven track record of engaging and managing high-level stakeholders.
• Excellent communication, presentation, and negotiation skills.
• Ability to manage multiple priorities, drive outcomes, and work in a fast-paced environment.
• Prior experience in education, edtech, or corporate engagement roles will be an advantage.

What We Offer

• Opportunity to shape the industry engagement strategy of a new-age engineering institution.
• Exposure to CXO-level interactions and strategic partnerships.
• A dynamic, entrepreneurial work culture with scope for innovation.
• Competitive salary with growth and performance-based incentives.