Placement & Industry Outreach Manager Jobs in Indore | Orbit Global HR Consultants

Position: Placement & Industry Outreach Manager
Location: Indore, Madhya Pradesh
Industry: Education / Higher Education / Management Institute
Department: Training & Placement / Corporate Relations
Employment Type: Full-Time, Permanent
Experience: 5–10 Years
Salary: ₹6.0 LPA and above (Based on Experience)

Placement & Industry Outreach Manager Jobs in Indore

Orbit Global HR Consultants LLP, one of the best education recruitment agencies in India, is hiring on behalf of a leading Management Institute in Indore for the position of Placement & Industry Outreach Manager.

We are looking for an experienced professional with a strong background in Training & Placement (TPO) and Corporate Relations who can build strategic industry partnerships, strengthen employer engagement, and drive successful campus placements for management students.

If you have an excellent corporate network and a passion for connecting students with leading organizations, this opportunity is ideal for you.

Key Responsibilities

Campus Placement Management

• Lead and manage the complete campus placement process for MBA and management students.
• Coordinate campus recruitment drives, interviews, group discussions, and final placements.
• Develop placement strategies to improve placement ratios and student career outcomes.
• Maintain placement records, recruiter databases, and placement MIS reports.

Corporate Relations & Industry Outreach

• Develop strong relationships with HR Heads, Talent Acquisition Teams, Corporate Leaders, and Industry Partners.
• Identify and onboard new recruiters across diverse industries.
• Conduct regular corporate visits and networking meetings to expand placement opportunities.
• Build long-term partnerships with companies for internships and final placements.

Internship & Corporate Engagement

• Arrange summer internships and live industry projects for students.
• Coordinate with corporate partners for internship programs and student evaluations.
• Organize guest lectures, industry interactions, corporate conclaves, seminars, workshops, and leadership sessions.

Student Career Development

• Support students in resume building, interview preparation, aptitude training, and career guidance.
• Coordinate with faculty and training teams to improve student employability.
• Identify skill gaps and recommend industry-focused development programs.

Employer Relationship Management

• Maintain excellent relationships with existing recruiters.
• Ensure repeat hiring through continuous engagement and employer satisfaction.
• Gather recruiter feedback and implement improvements in placement processes.

Reporting & Documentation

• Prepare placement reports, recruiter engagement reports, and placement analytics.
• Track placement KPIs and present periodic reports to management.
• Maintain accurate placement records and documentation.

Required Qualifications

• MBA (HR/Marketing preferred) or Master's Degree in Human Resources, Business Administration, Management, or a related discipline.
• Candidates with a strong HR background and relevant placement experience will also be considered.

Experience Required

• Minimum 5 years of experience in Training & Placement, Corporate Relations, or Industry Outreach.
• Experience working in a Management Institute, Business School, University, or Higher Education Institution is mandatory.
• Proven track record of successfully managing campus placements and corporate partnerships.

Required Skills

• Campus Placement Management
• Training & Placement Office (TPO)
• Corporate Relations
• Industry Outreach
• Campus Recruitment
• Employer Engagement
• Internship Coordination
• Corporate Networking
• Business Development
• Relationship Management
• Stakeholder Management
• HR Coordination
• Talent Acquisition
• Career Services
• Event Management
• Presentation Skills
• Communication Skills
• Negotiation Skills
• Microsoft Excel, Word & PowerPoint

Preferred Candidate Profile

• MBA preferred.
• Age between 30–35 years.
• Strong network with HR professionals, Talent Acquisition Managers, and corporate organizations.
• Excellent communication, presentation, and interpersonal skills.
• Target-oriented with a proactive and relationship-driven approach.
• Ability to work independently and manage multiple corporate partnerships.

Important Screening Criteria

• Candidates must have at least 5 years of full-time experience as a Training & Placement Officer (TPO), Placement Manager, Corporate Relations Manager, or Industry Outreach Manager in a Management Institute or Business School.
• Part-time faculty, visiting faculty, guest faculty, or teaching-only profiles will not be considered.

Why Apply?

• Attractive salary package starting from ₹6 LPA+
• Opportunity to work with a reputed Management Institute
• Lead campus placement and corporate engagement initiatives
• Build strategic relationships with leading companies across India
• Excellent career growth in the higher education sector

Apply Now

If you have a strong background in Training & Placement, Corporate Relations, Campus Recruitment, and Industry Outreach, we would love to hear from you.

Apply through Orbit Global HR Consultants LLP – India's trusted Education Recruitment & Executive Search Consultancy.

Profile Criteria / Required Skills / Expected Profile

We are looking for a dynamic and experienced Placement & Industry Outreach Manager with a proven track record in campus placements and corporate relationship management within a reputed Management Institute or Business School.

Mandatory Criteria

• Minimum 5 years of full-time experience in Training & Placement (TPO), Corporate Relations, or Industry Outreach.
• Experience working with a Management Institute, MBA College, Business School, University, or Higher Education Institution is mandatory.
• MBA (HR/Marketing) preferred. Candidates with a strong HR or Management background may also be considered.
• Preferred age: 30–35 years.

Required Skills

• Campus Placement Management
• Corporate Relations & Industry Outreach
• Employer Engagement & Relationship Management
• Campus Recruitment Coordination
• Internship & Final Placement Management
• Corporate Networking & Business Development
• Excellent Communication & Presentation Skills
• Negotiation & Stakeholder Management
• Event Management (Placement Drives, Career Fairs, Industry Connect Programs)
• Student Career Guidance & Employability Initiatives
• Strong MS Office skills (Excel, PowerPoint & Word)
• Placement MIS & Reporting

Expected Profile

• Strong network with HR Heads, Talent Acquisition Managers, Corporate Recruiters, and Industry Leaders across multiple sectors.
• Proven ability to bring new companies for campus recruitment and maintain long-term recruiter relationships.
• Experience in organizing placement drives, corporate interactions, guest lectures, leadership talks, and internship programs.
• Ability to work closely with faculty, management, students, and corporate stakeholders to achieve placement targets.
• Target-oriented, proactive, and capable of working independently in a fast-paced academic environment.
• Excellent interpersonal, relationship-building, and organizational skills.

Preferred Industry Exposure

Candidates from:

• Management Institutes
• MBA Colleges
• Business Schools
• Universities
• Higher Education Institutions
• Corporate Relations Departments
• Training & Placement Cells

Screening Criteria

• Only candidates with relevant Training & Placement or Corporate Relations experience will be considered.
• Do not shortlist candidates with part-time faculty, visiting faculty, guest faculty, or teaching-only backgrounds, unless they have significant full-time responsibility for placements and corporate outreach.
• Candidates should have demonstrated success in improving placement outcomes, developing corporate partnerships, and managing recruiter engagement.