Vice President (Enterprise Relations)

FACE Prep is Indias leading employability and industry-aligned education company. For over 17 years, we have partnered with higher education institutions to bridge the gap between academia and industry.

• Worked with 2,000+ colleges and universities across India
• Trained 6+ million students across disciplines
• Market leaders in:
• Employability skills & placement readiness
• Industry-aligned academic papers (credit-bearing)
• Full-scale industry-aligned degree programs with universities
• Pan-India operations, headquartered in Coimbatore
• Young, energetic, mission-driven team
• Fast-growing organization with headcount expected to cross 1,000 employees in the next financial year

• At FACE Prep, people are the platform on which outcomes are built.
• Role Title: President (Enterprise Relations)
• Reporting to: CEO
• Location: Bengaluru 
• Travel: Frequent (Major cities across India)

Role Description

The President (Enterprise Relations) will oversee and manage strategic partnerships with corporate clients, fostering relationships to drive successful placement. Key responsibilities include managing placement initiatives, leading contract negotiations, and collaborating with internal teams to ensure optimal service delivery. The role involves developing strategies to expand enterprise outreach, maintaining effective labor relations, and aligning business activities with organizational goals. This is a full-time, on-site position based in Bengaluru.

Key Responsibilities

Enterprise & Corporate Engagement

• Develop and execute a comprehensive enterprise relations strategy focused on student placements.
• Build long-term partnerships with corporates, startups, MNCs, and industry bodies across sectors.
• Act as the senior point of contact for CXOs, HR leaders, and talent acquisition heads.
• Represent the institution at industry forums, conferences, and networking events.

Placements & Student Outcomes

• Drive placement opportunities for final-year students through internships, live projects, PPOs, and full-time roles.
• Ensure consistent growth in the number, quality, and diversity of recruiters.
• Work closely with the placement and career services teams to meet and exceed placement targets.
• Facilitate campus recruitment drives, virtual hiring events, and customized hiring programs.

Industry-Academia Collaboration

• Identify opportunities for industry-led initiatives such as guest lectures, mentorship programs, capstone projects, and skill workshops.
• Provide industry insights to academic leadership to help align curriculum with market requirements.
• Promote employer branding opportunities for partner organizations on campus.

Team building & Growth

• Should be responsible for nurturing and expanding the team
• Should be able to manage a mid-size team and scale the same based on future requirements.

Key Skills & Competencies

• Strong corporate networking and relationship-building capabilities
• Proven negotiation and stakeholder management skills
• Deep understanding of recruitment, talent acquisition, and workforce trends
• Strategic thinking with strong execution focus
• Excellent communication, presentation, and interpersonal skills
• Ability to work with senior leadership, faculty, students, and corporate partners

Qualifications & Experience

• Mandatory experience in HR, Talent Acquisition, or HR Leadership engagement, with direct and sustained interaction with HR Heads, TA Heads, and senior hiring decision-makers
• Candidates must have worked primarily in the HR/TA head engagement domain (not indirect sales or generic BD roles)
• 8-10 years of relevant experience
• Proven track record of driving hiring partnerships, campus recruitment programs, or large-scale talent engagements.Prior experience working with educational institutions or talent ecosystems will be an added advantage

Compensation

• Competitive Fixed + Variable compensation
• ESOPs for long-term wealth creation