Assistant Manager - Growth
JustVend
Job Description
Growth cum Relationship Manager
This role is designed for individuals who think and operate at a national level. It is not intended for regionally constrained or mid-impact execution. The expectation is to build, scale, and manage partnerships with a pan-India perspective, contributing to a unified national footprint.
JustVend is building a national footprint across premium institutions. This role sits at the center of that effort, working directly with the Founders, CXOs, and Senior Manager to drive institutional partnerships and long-term collaborations.
The mandate is to establish and scale high-value relationships with leading institutions, ensuring structured expansion across regions.
What You Will Own
β’ Drive institutional expansion through structured, on-ground growth sprints (2β3 months)
β’ Build and manage a pipeline of strategic institutional partnerships
β’ Lead end-to-end engagement with institutions β from initial outreach and relationship building to agreement finalization.
β’ Anchor partnerships with Tier-1 institutions, including
β’ Indian Institutes of Management
β’ Indian Institute of Science
β’ Amity University
β’ Engage with senior stakeholders (administration, operations, leadership) and navigate institutional decision-making frameworks
β’ Ensure long-term value creation through sustained relationships post partnership closure
What This Role Requires
β’ Prior experience working with high-reputation universities, colleges, or large hostel/PG chains, with exposure to institutional partnerships
β’ Demonstrated ability to build and manage long-term stakeholder relationships, not just transactional closures
β’ High degree of professional polish and executive presence
β’ Strong understanding of business, economics, and partnership structures
β’ Ability to operate independently in unstructured environments with a bias for outcomes
β’ Willingness to travel extensively (~9 months annually)
What This Role Is Not
β’ Not a transactional or short-cycle sales role
β’ Not limited to lead generation or backend coordination
β’ Not suited for candidates looking for structured, low-ownership environments
Operating Environment
β’ Lean, high-performance team with direct access to leadership
β’ High autonomy with clear accountability for outcomes
β’ Execution-driven culture with emphasis on long-term value creation
Compensation
β’ CTC: βΉ8β10 LPA (Fixed+Variable)
β’ All travel, accommodation, and meals covered during on-ground assignment
Learning & Exposure
β’ Direct exposure to engaging and managing relationships with high-profile institutional stakeholders
β’ Opportunity to understand and execute market entry and expansion strategies across new regions in India
β’ Hands-on experience in planning and driving on-ground execution in unstructured, high-ownership environments
β’ Front-row involvement in scaling a startup from early growth stage to a national footprint (10 to 100)
β’ Close working relationship with founders and leadership, with visibility into strategic decision-making and execution