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Associate Director – Strategic Partnerships

  • Company

    The People Order

  • Location

    Mumbai, Bangalore

  • Employment Type

    Full-Time

  • Functional Category

    Partnerships & Stakeholder Engagement

  • Experience

    10 - 11 years

  • Date Posted

    25-Oct-2025

About The People Order

Welcome to The People Order – India’s leading People x Purpose platform, designed to empower the social impact sector. We are your one-stop solution for all talent and organizational needs, helping social development leaders and professionals achieve their mission. Whether it’s hiring the right talent, building skills, enhancing organizational culture, or fostering meaningful learning and volunteering opportunities, we do it all. 🌟 Our Services 🎯 Talent Solutions Hiring: Impact-driven roles, CXO-level headhunting, and ESG-specialized recruitment. Upskilling: Capacity-building programs, organizational design, and culture mapping. 🎯 Learning & Development Personalised 1:1 mentoring and group coaching. Skill-based and thematic knowledge-sharing sessions. 🎯 Volunteering Corporate volunteering, employment readiness programs, and coaching opportunities. 🌟 Why Work With Us? Trusted by leading organisations like Bhumi, Sols Arc, Samhita, Going to School, etc. Renowned for fast role closures, quick turnarounds, and repeat collaborations. Deep understanding of the unique challenges in the social impact space. 🌟 Stay Connected Follow our page for: Job opportunities in the social development sector. Sector insights and updates that matter. Learning and mentoring programs to advance your career.

Overview of the Role

Lead strategic business growth by identifying and securing high-impact partnerships. Build and nurture relationships with C-level executives, driving meaningful cross-sector collaborations. Develop compelling value propositions that align with organizational goals, while providing strategic thought leadership and representing the organization with vision and passion.

Job Description

• Lead business development initiatives and identify new partnership opportunities.
• Build strong relationships with C-level leaders and decision-makers.
• Drive impactful cross-sector collaborations.
• Develop and deliver compelling value propositions.
• Provide strategic thought leadership and represent the organization with passion.

Required & Preferred Qualifications

Skill

• Proven record in new business acquisition and relationship management.
• Excellent communication, negotiation, and presentation skills.
• Experience leading teams and engaging with senior stakeholders.

Experience

10+ years in sales, business development, or partnerships.