Client & Partnerships Manager

Company Overview

Talent Grid is on a mission to become the most trusted discovery and collaboration platform for the creative industry. We connect brands with vetted agencies and creative talent through credibility, relevance, and proven expertise. As one of our early hires, you'll help build a category-defining business while working closely with founders, agency leaders, and top marketing professionals. This is a unique opportunity to combine relationship building, marketing, and business development in a fast-growing startup environment.

Job Summary

The Client & Partnerships Manager will play a pivotal role in building and nurturing relationships within the creative ecosystem. The role involves onboarding high-quality agencies and creative talent, supporting marketing initiatives, and establishing Talent Grid as the preferred platform for brands and creative partners. The candidate will work closely with agency founders, marketing leaders, creators, production houses, and brand teams to drive growth, engagement, and ecosystem development.

Responsibilities

• Develop and maintain strong, long-lasting relationships with key client stakeholders, acting as a trusted advisor and partner.
• Understand client business objectives and challenges, translating them into actionable strategies using Talent Grid’s software solutions.
• Proactively identify opportunities to expand product usage and adoption within existing client accounts, driving revenue growth.
• Collaborate with internal teams to ensure seamless onboarding, training, and ongoing support for clients.
• Monitor client performance metrics and provide regular reports and insights to demonstrate the value of our solutions.
• Resolve client issues and escalations promptly and effectively, ensuring a positive client experience.
• Contribute to the development of marketing materials and case studies to showcase client success stories.

Qualifications

• 3 to 5 years of experience in advertising, marketing, media, brand management, or agency servicing.
• Proven experience working with brands, agencies, or creative talent.
• Strong presentation and communication skills.
• Excellent relationship-building and networking abilities.
• Highly presentable, confident, and comfortable engaging with senior stakeholders.
• Self-starter with an entrepreneurial mindset.
• Passion for advertising, creativity, and the marketing ecosystem.
• Educational qualification: Bachelor's degree in Business Administration, Marketing, or related fields.

Preferred Skills

• Experience in ecosystem building or community management within the creative or marketing industry.
• Ability to work in a fast-paced, startup environment with high ownership.
• Knowledge of digital marketing tools and platforms.
• Strong negotiation skills and strategic thinking.
• Ability to develop compelling marketing materials and case studies.

Experience

• 3 to 5 years of relevant experience in advertising, marketing, media, brand management, or agency servicing.
• Experience working directly with brands, agencies, or creative talent is highly preferred.

Environment

• Location: Bengaluru (In-office preferred, with potential hybrid flexibility)
• Work setting: Dynamic startup environment with high visibility and ownership.
• The role involves engaging with senior stakeholders, agency founders, creators, and brand teams.
• Fast-paced, collaborative, and innovative work culture.

Salary

• CTC Range: ₹7 – 8 LPA

Growth Opportunities

• Opportunity to build and shape a category-defining startup from the ground up.
• Direct exposure to agency founders, creators, and senior marketing leaders.
• Potential for career advancement within a rapidly growing organization.
• Involvement in strategic ecosystem development and business growth initiatives.

Benefits

• (Not specified; typically includes health insurance, paid leave, and other startup benefits, to be confirmed by the company)