We’re Hiring | Founder Relations & Strategic Partnerships Manager
Location: Mumbai
At NFIS (National Franchise Investment Summit), we’re building more than an event—we’re building a business growth ecosystem that connects founders, investors, brands, media, and strategic partners.
We’re looking for someone who believes that great businesses are built on strong relationships.
Your Mission
Become the trusted relationship manager between NFIS and India’s founders, CEOs, investors, industry leaders, and strategic partners.
This is not a sales role. It’s a role focused on building long-term trust, creating meaningful partnerships, and representing NFIS with professionalism.
What You’ll Do
* Build and nurture relationships with founders, CEOs, and CXOs.
* Research companies before every meeting and understand their growth plans.
* Identify and develop strategic partnerships with industry associations, investors, incubators, banks, and business communities.
* Schedule and coordinate high-level meetings.
* Prepare meeting briefs, agendas, and follow-up action plans.
* Maintain an organized CRM with all relationship updates.
* Represent NFIS at business meetings, networking events, and industry conferences.
* Ensure every founder and partner has an exceptional experience with NFIS.
We’re Looking For
* 5–10 years of experience in corporate partnerships, startup ecosystem, business development, consulting, founder success, venture capital, or strategic alliances.
* Excellent communication and relationship-building skills.
* Strong business etiquette and executive presence.
* Highly organized with exceptional follow-up discipline.
* Curious about businesses, startups, investments, and entrepreneurship.
* Comfortable interacting with founders and senior business leaders.
You’ll Stand Out If You Have Experience With
* Startup ecosystems
* Venture capital or incubators
* Corporate partnerships
* Industry associations
* Business consulting
* Founder engagement
What We Value
* Integrity
* Ownership
* Professionalism
* Strategic thinking
* Emotional intelligence
* Attention to detail
* Long-term relationship building
If you’re passionate about building meaningful business relationships and want to help shape one of India’s emerging business platforms, we’d love to hear from you.