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Applications are invited for the post of Placement Manager to be deputed in IIM Indore.

Application Form

About Career Services Department of IIM Indore

The Career Services department serves as the vital bridge between academia and industry that strives to empower students with the resources, guidance, and support they need to achieve their professional aspirations. Through strategic partnerships with leading companies and organizations, we facilitate internships, job placements, and networking opportunities, fostering mutually beneficial relationships between students and employers. Our commitment lies in guiding and supporting students throughout their professional journey, helping them embark on fulfilling and successful careers.

Applications are invited for the position of Placement Manager for the Career Services Department. The minimum qualification, experience and other general terms and conditions are given hereunder:

Number of positions: 01 – Placement Manager

1) Job Title: Placement Manager

Job Type: Full-time position

Reporting to: Officer, Career Services Department

Key Responsibilities:

• Industry outreach and engagement: Develop and maintain strong relationships with potential recruiting partners and industry leaders, business vertical heads and key decision makers in companies to understand their talent needs and preferences.
• Tap recruiters in the lateral market and pitch the EPGP programme to them. Identify appropriate job opportunities for the batch that are relevant to the batch profile.
• Identify opportunities for collaboration, such as guest lectures, career workshops, and networking events, to enrich the learning experience and enhance placement prospects for EPGP students.
• Stay updated on the job market, industry trends and economic market dynamics to understand the pulse of the market and develop placement strategies accordingly.
• Collaborate with the EPGP student placement committee to understand the batch job preferences.
• Cultivate strong alumni relations and leverage this network to generate more job opportunities for students. Organize alumni talks, knowledge sessions and mentorship events for the batch to capitalize on their expertise.
• Track and maintain placement metrics and outcomes and update the Career Services Officer on a regular basis.
• Get feedback from the recruiters and industry partners about the relevance of the programme curriculum and feedback on candidates.

Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s degree in any field and MBA from a good business school.
• First division throughout academics.
• Minimum 10 years of experience in career services, talent acquisition, or corporate relations, preferably within a higher education setting or executive education programme.
• Strong understanding of the executive MBA landscape, including the needs and expectations of senior-level executives and employers.
• Excellent communication, networking, and relationship-building skills.
• Ability to collaborate effectively with diverse stakeholders, including students, alumni, faculty, and employers.
• Strategic mindset with a focus on 100% placements and continuous improvement.
• Ability to work independently, prioritize tasks, and ensure completion, adhering to placement timelines.

Age:

Below 40 years as of the date of application.

Desirable:

Excellent speaking and writing proficiency in English.

 Salary & Allowances

The selected candidate will be deputed in IIM Indore through manpower agency rolls on a consolidated monthly pay package subject to satisfactory performance, which will be reviewed on an annual basis. Salary will not be a constraint for the deserving candidate.

General Terms and Conditions:    

1. Interested and eligible candidates are requested to send their application in the Application form along with scanned copies of Qualification Certificates (One PDF file for all qualifications certificates starting from class 10^th as Annexure-1), Experience Certificates (One PDF file for all Experience certificates as Annexure-2) and Category/PwD certificate if applicable (One PDF file for Category and PwD certificates as Annexure-3) via email at cvsmanpower@gmail.com with super scribed subject as “Application For The Post of Placement Manager” on or before July 04, 2025.
2. Applications received after July 04, 2025, will not be entertained.
3. Application without Application form and Annexures as mentioned in point no.1 will not be considered. The application is only to be sent through email on cvsmanpower@gmail.com. No other mode of application will be accepted.
4. Mere fulfilling of the minimum qualification and experience requirements will not confer any right on the candidates for being called for Interview or/and their selection.
5. Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.
6. No correspondence will be entertained in this regard.