Assistant manager - growth

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.

Just Vend 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

Drive institutional expansion through structured, on-ground growth sprints (2–3 months) Build and manage a pipeline of strategic institutional partnerships Lead end-to-end engagement with institutions — from initial outreach and relationship building to agreement finalization. Anchor partnerships with Tier-1 institutions, including Indian Institutes of Management Indian Institute of Science Amity University Engage with senior stakeholders (administration, operations, leadership) and navigate institutional decision-making frameworks Ensure long-term value creation through sustained relationships post partnership closure

What This Role Requires

Prior experience working with high-reputation universities, colleges, or large hostel/PG chains, with exposure to institutional partnerships Demonstrated ability to build and manage long-term stakeholder relationships, not just transactional closures High degree of professional polish and executive presence Strong understanding of business, economics, and partnership structures Ability to operate independently in unstructured environments with a bias for outcomes Willingness to travel extensively (~9 months annually)

What This Role Is Not

Not a transactional or short-cycle sales role Not limited to lead generation or backend coordination Not suited for candidates looking for structured, low-ownership environments

Operating Environment

Lean, high-performance team with direct access to leadership High autonomy with clear accountability for outcomes Execution-driven culture with emphasis on long-term value creation

Compensation
• CTC: ₹8–10 LPA (Fixed+Variable)

• All travel, accommodation, and meals covered during on-ground assignment
Learning & Exposure

Direct exposure to engaging and managing relationships with high-profile institutional stakeholders Opportunity to understand and execute market entry and expansion strategies across new regions in India Hands-on experience in planning and driving on-ground execution in unstructured, high-ownership environments Front-row involvement in scaling a startup from early growth stage to a national footprint (10 to 100) Close working relationship with founders and leadership, with visibility into strategic decision-making and execution