Corporate Relations Specialist

This role is for one of the Weekday's clients

Min Experience: 1 years

Location: Hyderabad

JobType: full-time

This role focuses on building and strengthening corporate partnerships within the Career Services function, specifically supporting talent placement in the Data Science and Artificial Intelligence domain. As a Corporate Relations Specialist, you will act as a bridge between industry and skilled talent, working closely with companies to understand their hiring needs and aligning them with job-ready professionals. The role involves relationship management, business development, and coordination with internal academic and delivery teams to ensure strong placement outcomes and long-term partnerships.

Key Responsibilities

• Identify, pursue, and onboard new corporate partners across industries seeking Data Science and AI talent
• Build and maintain strong relationships with business leaders, HR teams, hiring managers, and decision-makers
• Understand client hiring requirements, market trends, and evolving skill needs within the Data Science and AI ecosystem
• Collaborate with internal academic and delivery teams to ensure learner readiness and curriculum alignment with industry needs
• Organize and manage placement drives, corporate interactions, webinars, and networking events
• Track placement metrics, analyze outcomes, and gather employer feedback to improve success rates
• Prepare and present customized proposals, pitches, and partnership agreements
• Represent the organization at industry events, conferences, and client meetings (virtual and in-person)
• Maintain accurate records of client interactions, partnerships, and placement progress using CRM tools

What Makes You a Great Fit

• Bachelor’s degree in Business, Management, Technology, or a related field (MBA preferred)
• 1–3 years of experience in corporate relations, business development, key account management, or placements—ideally within EdTech or technology-focused hiring
• Strong exposure to or network within Data Science, AI, analytics, or digital transformation domains
• Excellent communication, negotiation, and relationship-building skills
• Ability to engage and influence stakeholders across different seniority levels
• Good understanding of Data Science and AI roles, hiring trends, and skill requirements
• Results-driven mindset with the ability to manage multiple partnerships and targets simultaneously
• Comfortable using CRM systems and virtual collaboration tools
• Willingness to travel for client meetings, placement drives, and industry events as required