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.

Job Summary

Talent Grid is looking for an energetic and relationship-oriented professional to help build and grow our creative ecosystem. The role involves identifying and onboarding high-quality agencies and creative talent, nurturing industry relationships, supporting marketing initiatives, and helping establish Talent Grid as the preferred platform for brands and creative partners.

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, and translate them into actionable strategies using our 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

• 3-5 years of experience in advertising, marketing, media, brand management, or agency servicing.
• 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.
• Bachelor's degree in Business Administration, Marketing, or a related field.

Preferred Skills

• Familiarity with digital marketing strategies and tools.
• Understanding of the creative industry landscape and current trends.

Experience

• 3-5 years in relevant fields such as advertising, marketing, media, brand management, or agency servicing.

Environment

• Fast-growing startup environment based in Bengaluru, with a collaborative culture focused on creativity and innovation.

Salary

• ₹7 – 8 LPA

Growth Opportunities

• Opportunity to build a category-defining startup from the ground up with direct exposure to agency founders, creators, and senior marketing leaders.

Benefits

• Not specified.