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 OverviewWe 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.
RequirementsWhat 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!
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What We Do
Interview Kickstart is the leading global platform for Technical Interview Preparation. Headquartered in Santa Clara, California, our mission is to work with Software Engineers to help them transition into their dream jobs at top-tier companies. Students from our program routinely get offers from Google, Facebook, Amazon, Netflix, Apple, LinkedIn, Uber, and other top organizations after completing our program. The following set of core beliefs drives Interview Kickstart: Successful interview prep cannot be a spit and polish job. The only way to become part of a strong technical team is to elevate your craft to that level, i.e., technical interviews cannot be ‘hacked’. To nail them, one must invest time in becoming a better engineer. It only makes sense to learn from engineers who have made the cut, i.e., one needs to prepare by learning from engineers who are currently already working and hiring at Google, Facebook, Amazon, and other top companies. One needs a methodology that caters to a superior technical curriculum, retention, and sustained motivation, i.e., structured interview preparation is the only way to career up-leveling. Interview Kickstart’s team of pedigreed instructors comprises hiring managers and tech leads from FAANG and other top Silicon Valley companies. The areas we focus on include Algorithms, Data Structures, System Designs, and Career Skills. Our proprietary methodology covers live classes, mock interviews, timed tests, individual coaching sessions, resume reviews, career strategy, referrals, and much more. Get offers ranging up to $933,000. Join over 5,500+ engineers who have successfully taken our program. Interview Kickstart’s cost varies as we offer customized courses to meet the differing needs of students. The best way to know about Interview Kickstart cost is to sign-up for our pre-enrolment webinar: https://www.interviewkickstart.com
