Manager - Placement Partnerships (US)

About Interview Kickstart

Interview Kickstart (IK) is the leading platform for technical interview preparation. We help experienced engineers and engineering leaders transition to top roles in product companies through industry-vetted courses and one-on-one mentorship by current and former hiring managers from Google, Meta, Amazon, and other top-tier firms. With over 10,000 successful transitions and 700+ instructors, IK is building the gold standard for career transformation in tech.

Role Overview

We are seeking a Career Partnerships Manager with a strong background in account management, talent partnerships, or corporate sales focused on the US tech hiring ecosystem. This role is responsible for identifying, nurturing, and converting hiring partner leads into offer-generating relationships for our learners. Success in this role will be measured by actual offers delivered through your hiring partner network.

Key Responsibilities

• Identify and reach out to hiring managers and technical recruiters in the US, primarily from product companies hiring for domains relevant to IK (AI/ML, Backend, SD, etc.).
• Use prospecting tools such as Apollo, Sales Navigator, Ocean, and SignalHire to build a quality hiring pipeline.
• Establish and manage long-term relationships with hiring stakeholders.
• Understand their hiring needs in-depth and ensure a consistent flow of relevant IK candidates.
• Own partner engagement from discovery to final offer.
• Share contextualised talent shortlists and follow through until offer stage.
• Drive placements actively and meet conversion targets.
• Maintain performance dashboards and lead quality records.

What We’re Looking For

• 3–5 years of experience in account management, business development, campus/corporate placements, or tech recruiting, preferably with exposure to the US talent ecosystem.
• Proven track record of building lead pipelines and driving end-to-end partnerships with outcome ownership.
• Strong understanding of hiring dynamics in US product companies and comfort navigating job requirements in tech domains.
• Proficiency in using Apollo (preferred), LinkedIn Sales Navigator, Google Sheets, and CRM tools.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills; confident in external stakeholder conversations.
• High ownership mindset, strong execution capability, and comfort working in a fast-paced environment.
• Must be open to night shift hours and occasional weekend calls, based on partner availability.

Preferred Qualifications

• Prior experience in EdTech, bootcamp partnerships, technical staffing, or recruitment solutions.
• Existing network of technical recruiters or hiring managers in the US.
• Understanding of Tech hiring trends is a plus

If you thrive on ownership, results, and working with top talent in tech — we’d love to speak with you!