Account Manager (Govt. Partnerships)

About The Role
Were looking for a proactive, persistent, and detail-oriented Account Manager who thrives in a fast-moving environment and can manage high-stakes government accounts (central/state). Youll be the key operational contact, ensuring seamless campaign execution, efficient coordination, and timely follow-ups. If youre a hustler who doesnt mind chasing deadlines, aligning multiple stakeholders, and navigating government workflows, we want to hear from you.
About Inc42 Media
Inc42 Media is Indias #1 startup media and intelligence platform that informs, educates, and empowers startup & business leaders through its incisive reporting, insightful reports, curated events and communities, and industry-leading executive courses and programs.
Since launching in January 2015, and having risen to become the authoritative voice on Indias startup economy, weve moved markets, gotten the early scoop on billions of dollars of transactions, and told you whats happening deep inside some of the fastest-growing startups & industries alike. Our stories have been followed by the Wall Street Journal, Bloomberg, Reuters, TechCrunch, and other major outlets hundreds of times.
We also track over 50,000+ startups and provide market research and intelligence through our in-depth research reports, and we organize some of the most sought-after conferences and events for startups & business leaders across India.
In 2020, we introduced Inc42 Plus, our exclusive membership program tailored for startup & business leaders, amassing over 10,000 members in record time. Apart from our sharp reporting & insightful research, through Inc42 BrandLabs, we partner with enterprises & brands to help them create branded content & experiences and reach our audience of decision-makers.
Key Responsibilities

• Government Account Handling:
• Serve as the primary point of contact for central and state government clients.
• Proactively follow up across departments to ensure progress, approvals, and closures.
• Navigate government processes, documentation, and compliance needs.

• Business Development & Sales Support:
• Identify new partnership opportunities within government departments.
• Assist in crafting and pitching proposals, RFP responses, and presentations to secure new mandates.
• Support the sales team in driving closures by providing timely documentation, insights, and updates.
• Campaign Execution & Support:
• Align campaign deliverables with client objectives and government protocols.
• Maintain clear documentation and real-time tracking of all campaign elements.
• Respond quickly to auxiliary information requests from clients or internal teams.
• Operational Coordination:
• Drive end-to-end invoicing and payment tracking for government clients.
• Collaborate with internal teams (sales, operations, attendee acquisition, and delivery) to move projects forward.
• Event & Summit Support:
• Support event delivery for government partnerships, including summits and roundtables.
• Shadow senior managers during event execution and handle inter-department coordination.

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• Client Communication & Reporting:
• Generate and share detailed reports and insights on campaign performance.
• Handle ad hoc data and performance requests from government clients.
• Internal Collaboration:
• Act as a bridge between internal teams to ensure alignment on timelines, expectations, and output quality.
  

Qualifications & Skills

• 47 years of experience in account management, marketing, partnerships, or client-facing roles.
• Prior experience managing government or institutional clients is highly preferred.
• Bachelors degree in business, marketing, communications, or a related field is a must.
• Exceptional communication and follow-up skills.
• Strong organizational and multitasking ability in a high-pressure environment.
• Proficiency in MS Office, Google Workspace; familiarity with CRMs and project management tools (e.g., Asana) is a plus.
• A team player with an eye for detail and a bias for action.