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Strategic Partnerships & Innovation Executive

Location: Mumbai | Full-Time | Ellement Co. & Ellement Co. Nail Academy

About the Role:

Are you someone who lives for creativity, thrives on new ideas, and loves being at the intersection of design, content, and commerce? We’re looking for a Strategic Partnerships & Innovation Executive to join our tight-knit, high-energy team at Ellement Co.

This role is perfect for someone who’s part creator, part strategist, and part e-comm ninja. You’ll play a key role in shaping how our brand is seen, felt, and experienced—both online and offline—while working across content, campaigns, partnerships, and product launches.

What You’ll Be Doing

1. Create Visual Magic

• Design beautiful, on-brand content for social media, product packaging, emails, campaigns & e-commerce platforms
• Bring our brand to life through pitch decks, catalogues, and promotional assets

2. Make Videos That Stop The Scroll

• Plan and edit Instagram Reels, how-to videos, brand campaigns and more
• Assist in shoots to ensure polished and aesthetic video content

3. Offline Design That Wows IRL

• Create salon marketing material (tent cards, brochures, standees)
• Help bring events and pop-ups to life with visual branding

4. Own Our Visual Identity

• Maintain consistency across every single touchpoint
• Turn brand strategy into scroll-stopping creative

5. Stay Ahead of the Trends

• Keep your eye on what’s hot in design, beauty, and digital storytelling
• Pitch creative concepts and campaign ideas that set us apart

6. Manage Our E-commerce Catalog

• Update listings on our website + platforms like Amazon, our website and others
• Ensure every SKU has accurate and attractive content, excellent imagery and A+ cataloguing.

7. Keep the Website Fresh

• Regularly update homepage banners, product pages, and blog content
• Use SEO tools to boost discoverability

8. Plan & Post Like a Pro

• Build out social media calendars for both Ellement Co. and Nail Academy
• Design and post content, engage with our community, and track performance

9. Data = Strategy

• Review monthly reports, ad performance, and social insights
• Turn numbers into ideas for marketing strategy

10. Build Connections

• Source and collaborate with influencers, creators, and vendors
• Manage external partners for print, design, packaging and more

We’re Looking For Someone Who:

• Has hands-on experience in social media & e-commerce platforms (Shopify, Amazon, Nykaa, etc.)
• Knows how to make Canva look like magic (Adobe Suite is a bonus!)
• Understands SEO, web content, and digital user experience
• Can write smart, snappy captions and emails
• Is organized, detail-obsessed, and creatively fearless
• Loves the beauty, wellness or fashion industry (or is curious to dive in!)
• Can edit reels, really really well!

Why Join Us?

At Ellement Co., we’re redefining the beauty space with innovation, intention, and community. This is your chance to grow with a brand that’s young, bold, and ready to make waves—across nails, beauty education, and e-commerce.

Let’s build something beautiful together.

Apply Now

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How to Apply

Send us your resume and a cover letter explaining why you’re the right fit to: 

business@ ellementco.com

To know more about our brand:

Website:

Instagram: @ellement.company | @ellementconailacademy

Linked In: Ellement Co. 

• Develop and implement a strategic partnership plan to achieve business objectives.
• Identify and evaluate potential strategic partners that align with company goals.
• Build and nurture strong relationships with key stakeholders at partner organizations.
• Negotiate and execute partnership agreements, ensuring favorable terms and conditions.
• Develop compelling value propositions for potential and existing partners.
• Manage the entire partnership lifecycle, from outreach to ongoing collaboration.
• Collaborate with internal teams (sales, marketing, product, legal) to ensure successful partnership implementation.
• Track and report on partnership performance, including key metrics and ROI.
• Represent the company at industry events and conferences to foster business development.
• Stay informed about market trends and competitive landscape to identify new partnership opportunities.
• Resolve issues and conflicts that may arise within partner relationships.
• Contribute to the overall growth strategy of the company through strategic alliances.
• Onboard new partners and provide them with the necessary resources and support.

• Bachelor's degree in Business Administration, Marketing, or a related field.
• Minimum of 5 years of experience in business development, strategic partnerships, or alliance management.
• Proven track record of successfully developing and managing strategic partnerships.
• Strong understanding of negotiation, contract management, and deal structuring.
• Excellent communication, presentation, and interpersonal skills.
• Ability to build rapport and influence stakeholders at all levels.
• Strategic thinking and strong analytical problem-solving skills.
• Experience working in a hybrid environment and managing relationships remotely.
• Proficiency in CRM software (e.g., Salesforce) and project management tools.
• A proactive, results-oriented approach with a passion for driving growth.
• Familiarity with the technology or relevant industry sector is a plus.

We are seeking a dynamic and results-oriented Partnerships Associate Manager to join our team. The ideal candidate will be responsible for expanding and managing our portfolio of strategic partnerships. This role requires a strong blend of business development, relationship management, and strategic thinking. The Partnerships Associate Manager will play a crucial role in identifying, acquiring, and nurturing partnerships that align with our business objectives.

Designation: Associate Manager/Manager, Strategic Partnerships

Location: Hyderabad

Reporting To: Director, Strategic Partnerships

Responsibilities:

Identify and Acquire New Partnerships:

• Research and identify potential partners that align with the company's goals and values.
• Develop a strategic approach to engage and attract new partners.
• Initiate and lead negotiations to establish mutually beneficial partnerships.

Build and Maintain Relationships:

• Foster strong relationships with current and potential partners.
• Serve as the main point of contact for partners, addressing their needs and concerns.
• Collaborate cross-functionally to ensure seamless communication and collaboration with partners.

Ensure Health and Growth of Partnerships:

• Monitor and analyze the performance of existing partnerships.
• Develop and implement strategies to enhance the health and growth of partnerships.
• Work closely with partners to identify opportunities for collaboration and mutual success.

Develop and Execute Partnership Programs:

• Collaborate with internal teams to design and implement partnership programs.
• Create and manage joint marketing initiatives, co-branded campaigns, and other collaborative projects.

Track and Report Key Metrics:

• Establish key performance indicators (KPIs) for partnerships.
• Regularly track and report on the performance of partnerships against established KPIs.

Stay Informed on Industry Trends:

• Stay up-to-date on industry trends and competitive landscape.
• Use industry knowledge to identify new partnership opportunities and innovative collaboration models.

The Successful Applicant:

• Bachelor's degree in Business, Marketing, or a related field (Master's degree preferred).
• Proven experience in partnership management, business development, or related roles.
• Strong negotiation and communication skills.
• Analytical mindset with the ability to track and report on key metrics.
• Ability to think strategically and develop innovative partnership solutions.
• Excellent interpersonal skills and the ability to build and maintain strong relationships.

Career opportunities and benefits:

• Be part of a successful, high-growth B Series-funded startup with patented technology
• Work at the forefront of cutting-edge health-tech innovation
• Trusted by 1000+ companies across industries
• Dynamic startup culture with a flat hierarchy and a “fast fail, fast learn” approach
• Attractive compensation with lucrative performance-based incentives
• ESOPs and rapid career growth with opportunities for multiple promotions in a year
• 360-degree appraisal process for holistic performance feedback
• Direct reporting to top management for high-impact exposure
• Comprehensive medical benefits, fitness-sponsored perks including Gym, Yoga, Zumba, and more

About Company:

Join the fastest-growing health benefits platform in India. ekincare is a Series B funded startup, Operating in one of the few industries with tailwinds from COVID-19. We are at the intersection of health & insure-tech, targeting South East Asia's multi-billion-dollar corporate health benefits market. Trusted by 100s of companies like LinkedIn, Nike, BlackRock, Airbnb, S&P Global, Dmart etc., our predictive and personalized platform helps employers administer their health benefits efficiently, reduce health care costs by 20% and increase employees' engagement. Recognized for our innovations by NASSCOM (10 most innovative start-ups), Google for startups.

• Identify, evaluate, and secure strategic partnerships to drive business growth.
• Develop and execute comprehensive strategies for partnership development.
• Lead negotiations for complex partnership agreements and contracts.
• Build and maintain strong, long-term relationships with key strategic partners.
• Collaborate with internal teams to ensure successful partner integration and execution.
• Analyze market trends and competitive landscape to identify new partnership opportunities.
• Develop and track key performance indicators (KPIs) for partnership success.
• Represent the company at industry events and conferences to foster relationships.
• Manage the partnership lifecycle from identification to ongoing management.
• Provide strategic guidance and insights on market development and expansion.

• MBA or Master's degree in Business, Finance, or a related field.
• 10+ years of progressive experience in strategic partnerships, business development, or corporate strategy.
• Proven track record of successfully negotiating and closing high-value strategic deals.
• Extensive experience in developing and managing complex partnership programs.
• Exceptional negotiation, communication, and presentation skills.
• Strong understanding of market dynamics and competitive analysis.
• Demonstrated ability to build and nurture relationships with senior executives.
• Strategic thinking and strong business acumen.
• Ability to work independently and lead cross-functional teams.
• Experience in identifying and evaluating new market opportunities.

• Develop and implement a global strategic partnership roadmap.
• Identify, evaluate, and prioritize potential strategic alliance opportunities.
• Lead the negotiation and closing of complex partnership agreements.
• Manage and cultivate relationships with key strategic partners.
• Collaborate with internal teams to ensure successful partner integration and value delivery.
• Monitor market trends and competitive activities to identify new partnership opportunities.
• Develop compelling business cases for proposed partnerships.
• Represent the company in high-level discussions with potential and existing partners.
• Track and report on the performance and ROI of strategic partnerships.
• Foster a collaborative and innovative approach to partnership development.
• Stay abreast of industry best practices and emerging partnership models.

• MBA or Master's degree in Business Administration, Marketing, or a related field.
• 10+ years of experience in business development, strategic partnerships, or alliance management, preferably in a senior capacity.
• Demonstrated success in identifying, negotiating, and managing complex strategic alliances.
• Exceptional negotiation, communication, and interpersonal skills.
• Strong understanding of financial modeling and deal structuring.
• Proven ability to think strategically and execute tactically.
• Experience working in a fast-paced, dynamic business environment.
• Ability to operate effectively in a fully remote setting.
• This role, while focused on strategic growth for our client, is a remote position suitable for professionals based anywhere, with oversight relating to operations in **Pune, Maharashtra, IN**.

• Develop and execute a comprehensive strategy for identifying, pursuing, and closing strategic partnership opportunities.
• Lead the end-to-end partnership lifecycle, from initial outreach and due diligence to contract negotiation and ongoing relationship management.
• Cultivate and maintain strong, long-term relationships with key stakeholders at partner organizations.
• Conduct thorough market research and competitive analysis to identify potential partners and assess market opportunities.
• Collaborate closely with internal teams (e.g., Product, Sales, Marketing, Legal) to ensure partnership strategies are integrated and supportive of overall business goals.
• Define key performance indicators (KPIs) for partnerships and monitor their performance, making adjustments as necessary to maximize value.
• Represent the company in industry forums, conferences, and networking events to build brand presence and identify new partnership leads.
• Develop compelling business cases and proposals to secure buy-in for proposed partnerships.
• Stay informed about industry trends, emerging technologies, and shifts in the competitive landscape that could impact partnership opportunities.
• Mentor and guide a growing team of partnership managers and specialists.

• Master's degree in Business Administration, Marketing, Finance, or a related field.
• Minimum of 10-12 years of progressive experience in business development, strategic alliances, or partnership management, with at least 5 years in a leadership capacity.
• Demonstrated success in building and managing complex, high-value strategic partnerships.
• Exceptional negotiation, communication, and presentation skills.
• Proven ability to think strategically and translate market insights into actionable partnership plans.
• Extensive network of contacts within relevant industries is highly desirable.
• Strong understanding of financial modeling and deal structuring.
• Ability to work effectively in a fast-paced, remote-first environment and manage multiple priorities simultaneously.
• Experience with B2B partnerships and understanding of various business models.
• A proactive, results-oriented mindset with a strong ethical compass.

• Developing and implementing a comprehensive partnership strategy aligned with the company's overall business objectives.
• Identifying and evaluating potential strategic partners, including technology vendors, channel partners, and market influencers.
• Leading the negotiation and execution of complex partnership agreements, including licensing, co-marketing, co-development, and reseller agreements.
• Building and maintaining strong, long-term relationships with key stakeholders at partner organizations.
• Collaborating with internal teams, including sales, marketing, product development, and legal, to ensure successful partner integration and program execution.
• Representing the company at industry events, conferences, and networking opportunities to foster partner engagement.
• Monitoring the performance of existing partnerships and identifying opportunities for expansion and optimization.
• Conducting market research and competitive analysis to identify emerging trends and partnership opportunities.
• Developing and delivering compelling presentations to potential partners and internal stakeholders.
• Managing the partnership pipeline, forecasting potential revenue, and reporting on key partnership metrics.