Deputy Placement Executive - Bangalore,Thane, Vishakhapatnam, Kolkata, Guwahati, Gurgaon

Job Description: Deputy Placement Executive

Job Title Placement Executive

Experience 2 to 4 Years

Industry Education / Training / Skilling

Employment Type Full-time

Job Summary

We are looking for a proactive and target-oriented Placement Executive to support student placement activities, coordinate with employers, conduct placement drives, and ensure successful placement outcomes across multiple sectors such as IT, BPO/KPO, Banking, and Finance.

The role requires strong communication skills, employer coordination, student engagement, data tracking, and follow-up capabilities to help achieve placement targets within defined timelines.

Key Responsibilities

1. Placement Coordination & Target Achievement

• Support sector-wise placement targets across:
• IT
• BPO/KPO
• Banking & Finance
• Coordinate with internal teams to identify placement-ready students.
• Assist in executing placement plans to achieve monthly and project-based placement targets.
• Ensure timely scheduling of interviews and placement drives.

2. Placement Drive Execution

• Coordinate and conduct regular placement drives across sectors.
• Understand employer job requirements and match suitable student profiles accordingly.
• Share shortlisted student profiles with employers as per job criteria.
• Coordinate interview schedules between students and companies.
• Track interview attendance, selection status, offer status, and joining updates.
• Support improvement of interview-to-offer conversion through student preparation and follow-ups.

3. Employer Engagement & Networking

• Build and maintain relationships with employers, recruiters, consultants, and hiring managers.
• Source job openings through platforms such as Naukri, LinkedIn, Indeed, and other professional networks.
• Connect with hiring managers through calls, emails, and online networking.
• Coordinate company visits, virtual hiring drives, and walk-in interviews.
• Maintain regular communication with employers for current and upcoming hiring requirements.

4. Student Engagement & Placement Readiness

• Conduct pre-placement orientation sessions for students.
• Support students in resume preparation and professional profile building.
• Coordinate mock interviews, resume workshops, and soft skills sessions.
• Guide students on interview preparation, grooming, communication, and workplace expectations.
• Conduct one-on-one counselling to motivate students and resolve placement-related concerns.

5. Reporting & Documentation

• Maintain accurate placement trackers using Google Sheets / MS Excel.
• Track student participation, interview status, selection status, offer letters, and joining confirmation.
• Prepare daily, weekly, and monthly placement reports.
• Maintain employer database, job openings database, and student placement records.
• Ensure proper documentation of offer letters, joining details, and candidate records.

6. Joining & Post-Placement Follow-up

• Coordinate student joining formalities with employers.
• Guide students on offer letters, document submission, and background verification requirements.
• Follow up with placed students and employers during the first 30–60 days after joining.
• Track retention and support resolution of early joining or workplace-related issues.
• Ensure strong post-placement support to improve retention of placed candidates.

Key Skills Required

• Placement Coordination
• Campus Hiring / Student Placement
• Employer Relationship Management
• Candidate Counselling
• Strong Communication Skills
• Resume Screening & Profile Matching
• Interview Coordination
• Data Tracking & Reporting
• Networking & Business Communication
• Google Sheets / MS Excel
• Follow-up and Target Orientation

Desired Candidate Profile

• Graduate in any discipline; MBA/PGDM preferred.
• Prior experience in placement, recruitment, campus hiring, staffing, or training/skilling industry.
• Good understanding of hiring processes across IT, BPO/KPO, Banking, Finance, or related sectors.
• Ability to coordinate with students, employers, trainers, and internal teams.
• Strong ownership, follow-up discipline, and ability to work under placement targets.
• Comfortable with field visits, employer meetings, and placement drive coordination.

Performance Expectations / KPIs

• Number of employer tie-ups created.
• Number of placement drives coordinated.
• Student interview participation rate.
• Interview-to-offer conversion rate.
• Number of successful placements achieved.
• Joining conversion rate.
• Post-placement retention for 30–60 days.
• Accuracy of placement reports and trackers.
• lationship Building