Simplilearn - Program Manager - B2C Sales (5-6 yrs)

What is the Role?.

- The Program Manager will own the planning and execution of Learner Placements at Simplilearn.

- There is a significant demand-supply gap in the job market in India, with millions graduates/engineers from Tier 2/3/4 colleges struggling to find employment.

- Simplilearn's progra are driven across Data, AI, Tech & Digital business categories.

- The ideal candidate should be driven by a larger purpose and committed to making a substantial impact on the lives of thousands of learners.

Key Responsibilities:

Placement Leadership:

- Drive placement as the primary success metric, ensuring consistent target achievement.

- Optimize the placement funnel and resolve bottlenecks for improved outcomes.

- A proven leader with hands-on experience managing sales or recruitment teams in a high-pressure, target-driven environment.

Learner Engagement:

- Conduct high-touch engagement to enhance job-readiness through resume guidance, mock interviews, and coaching.

- Provide personalized support to improve learner shortlisting and selection rates.

Data-Driven Strategy:

- Leverage data insights to track, analyze, and improve placement performance.

- Present placement trends and strategies to leadership for informed decision-making.

Stakeholder Collaboration:

- Work with the Sourcing team to secure relevant placement opportunities.

- Serve as the voice of learners to internal teams, ensuring product alignment with market demands.

Team Management:

- Lead and mentor a team of coordinators and mentors to achieve placement goals.

- Foster accountability and high performance within the team.

Desired Profile:

- Experience: 5+ years in sales operations or recruitment, with a proven track record of meeting aggressive targets.

- At least 2-3 years of team management experience, preferably managing a team size of 7-10 employees for 2+ years.

Skills:

- Proficiency in Google Sheets/Google Suite for creating dashboards, performance reports, and driving data-driven improvements.

- Strong data orientation, Team management & Performance, excellent communication, stakeholder management, and cross-functional collaboration.

- Preferred Background: Technical Graduate/MBA with experience in B2C, EdTech or technical domains, managing number driven projects.