Business and Growth Executive

Job Summary 

We are currently looking to hire an energetic, highly motivated, can-do attitude individual who enjoys networking and establishing relationships, to join our team as Partnerships & Alliances Manager. In this role, you will be responsible for developing and implementing commercial and strategic relationships with organizations in accordance with the company's overarching objective, goals, and strategies. 

Roles and Responsibilities 

Your main responsibilities will include: 

● Developing and implementing partnerships and alliances strategies 

● Identify potential technology and business partners for Valuebound 

● Conducting market research and competitor analysis for partnerships ● Discover potential partnership opportunities and collaboration areas ● Reach out to the identified potential partners and engage with them ● Pitching the relevant stakeholders with strong partnership offerings 

● Negotiating partnership agreements and contracts 

● Managing, nurturing and extending partner relationships 

● Regularly updating the partner portal (in case of technology partners) ● Tracking and reporting on partnership performance and ROI 

● Collaborating with sales and marketing teams on partnership initiatives ● Developing joint marketing and promotional activities with partners 

● Identifying and addressing partnership challenges and issues 

● Contributing to partnership program growth and success 

● Staying updated with industry trends and partnership developments

Key Requirements 

● Degree in Sales, Marketing, Business Administration, or a related field ● Prior experience in a similar role 

● Strong track record of success in building strategic partnerships 

● Familiarity with CRM tools (preferably Hubspot) would be an add-on ● Highly goal-oriented, assertive, problem solver and keen learner attitude ● Demonstrate the ability to communicate, present and influence credibly at all levels of the organization

Job Description :-

Our Client is a sustainable livelihood program for urban disadvantaged youth. By fostering agency, workplace competencies and skills in youth, they unleash social and economic transformation in the communities that the youth come from.

Expectations / Deliverables :-

● Build enduring relationships with skilling organizations for co-creation of curriculum for the program

● GOYN brand-building and formalizing partnerships with skilling partners

● Engage with employers in the Logistics industry to be a part of the working group and co-create the curriculum with skilling partners

● Ensure co-creation of courses curriculum for Basix and Advanced courses by skilling organizations and employers

● Ensure creation of a dynamic working relationship with partners to ensure smooth enrolment of youth into the program, completion of training and placements.

● Ensure timely updates from partners regarding youth livelihood status to help maintain the youth journey database

● Put in place feedback mechanisms to record and act on feedback from partners and youth

● Ensure post placement support and engagement with employers to bring about changes at workplace to make the sector more aspirational for youth

● Be up to date with any developments in the ecosystem and forge new partnerships with youth facing organizations, skilling organisations and employers in the Logistics and supply chain sector

Requirements ;-

Preferred Skill sets, Years of Experience, Professional Background:

● Post Graduation in any background, with 1-3 years of experience in the field of partnership building from corporate background

● Computer proficiency- MS Office

● Strong commitment towards building relationships with organizations in the ecosystem

● Strong verbal and written communication skills in Marathi, Hindi and English

● Ability to handle difficult situations with confidence and wisdom.

We are looking for a Business Growth Manager for an innovative influencer oriented D2C shopping platform by a large retail group

• Leading team of Growth RMs for D2C brand partnerships
• Planning and overseeing new marketing initiatives with partners.
• Researching brands to find new opportunities for business
• Finding and developing new market opportunities and improving sales.
• Attending conferences, meetings, and industry events.
• Develop quotations and proposals for various clients.
• Training and development

• Graduate / Post Graduate degree in business, marketing, or related field.
• The ideal candidate will have prior experience in Business Development dealing with brand partnerships
• Must be an organized multitasker, be able to handle diverse projects at once and meet tight deadlines. Start-up experience will be preferable.
• Strong communication skills and IT fluency.

• research and identify new business opportunities - including new markets, growth areas, trends, customers, partnerships, products and services - or new ways of reaching existing markets
• seek out the appropriate contact in an organisation
• generate leads and cold call prospective customers
• meet with customers/clients face to face or over the phone
• foster and develop relationships with customers/clients
• understand the needs of our customers and be able to respond effectively with a plan of how to meet these
• think strategically - seeing the bigger picture and setting aims and objectives in order to develop and improve the business
• have a good understanding of the businesses' products or services and be able to advise others about them