Job Description

Location: Hyderabad, Telangana, India

Role: Manager – CSR Relations, Hyderabad
Experience: 4-7 years
Salary: 9 LPA (Fixed) + 2 LPA (Variable)

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Role Overview:

The Manager of Corporate Relations is responsible for building and managing strategic relationships with corporate partners to drive business development and long-term collaboration for the firm's social consulting and impact advisory work. The role focuses on originating opportunities, nurturing corporate accounts, and converting partnerships into high-impact consulting engagements aligned with CSR and sustainability goals.

Key Responsibilities:

1. Corporate Engagement & Relationship Management

    

   • Identify and develop opportunities across sectors like CSR advisory and Corporate Volunteering.

      

      

   • Serve as the primary point of contact for assigned corporate accounts.

      

      

   • Align corporate priorities with the firm's social and advisory capabilities.

      

      

2. Business Development & Opportunity Origination

    

   • Identify, qualify, and develop consulting and advisory opportunities with partners.

      

      

   • Support the design of solutions addressing CSR, social impact, and compliance requirements.

      

      

   • Maintain and grow a healthy pipeline of corporate-led opportunities.

      

      

3. Proposal Development & Deal Support

    

   • Lead and contribute to proposal development, including concept notes, technical inputs, budgeting, and presentations.

      

      

   • Coordinate with internal teams to develop client-relevant solutions.

      

      

   • Support negotiations, contracting, and partnership formalization.

      

      

4. Account Growth & Retention

    

   • Strengthen long-term partnerships through proactive engagement and delivery alignment.

      

      

   • Identify cross-selling and upselling opportunities within existing relationships.

      

      

   • Ensure a smooth transition from business development to service delivery.

      

      

5. Market Intelligence & Positioning

    

   • Track trends in CSR, sustainability, and corporate social investment.

      

      

   • Monitor regulatory developments and funding priorities.

      

      

6. Internal Coordination & Reporting

    

   • Collaborate with program teams to align proposals with execution capabilities.

      

      

   • Maintain CRM systems and prepare revenue and engagement reports.

Qualifications & Experiences:

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  Experience: 4–7 years in corporate relations, business development, partnerships, or consulting.

   

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  Education: A Master's degree in Management, Social Sciences, or related fields is preferred.

   

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  Domain Expertise: Strong understanding of the CSR ecosystem in India, Corporate Volunteering, sustainability, or social impact initiatives.

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Hiring Note: Applications will be reviewed on rolling basis. This job is first posted on March 5, 2026 on Ground Zero