Partnerships Executive

We are looking for a Partnerships Executive to connect Upfynd with the people building the next wave of software. You will reach out to startup communities, accelerators, incubators and makers, and build partnerships that bring more great products and engaged users to Upfynd.

Why this role matters

Upfynd is free to list and free to claim, and rankings cannot be bought. That makes partnerships about real value, not deals for visibility. You will find partners who benefit from honest exposure for their startups and help them get it.

What your week looks like

• Find and reach out to accelerators, incubators, startup communities and developer groups.
• Build programmes that help partner startups list and launch on Upfynd.
• Invite promising makers to list and claim their products.
• Plan co-hosted events, launch days and content with partners.
• Keep a clean pipeline and track results in a CRM.
• Make sure any sponsored arrangement follows Upfynd's labelling rules.

You will do well here if you have

• 1-3 years in partnerships, business development or startup ecosystem roles.
• Excellent communication in writing, on calls and in person.
• Comfort with cold outreach and following up.
• Strong organisation and experience with a CRM.
• Genuine interest in startups and new technology.

Nice to have

• An existing network in the Indian startup ecosystem.
• Experience working with accelerators or VCs.
• Experience organising events.

Your first 30, 90 and 180 days

• 30 days: You know Upfynd's offer and rules and have built a target list of partners.
• 90 days: You have signed your first partnerships and partner startups are launching on Upfynd.
• 180 days: You run a steady partner programme that brings a regular flow of quality launches.

Where and how you will work

This is a full-time, onsite role at our office on the 11th floor of O-Hub, Infocity, Bhubaneswar. You will sit with the people you build with, which keeps decisions quick and conversations easy. Your everyday tools will include LinkedIn, Gmail, a CRM such as HubSpot, Google Sheets and Google Meet.

About Upfynd

Upfynd is a directory of new software, ranked by the people who actually use it. Every person gets one upvote per product, reviews come from real users, a person on our team checks every listing before it goes live, and nobody can pay to move up. Makers list and claim their products for free, and anything sponsored is clearly labelled and never touches rankings.

How to apply

Send us your CV along with a short note on a partnership you built and what it achieved. Just like every listing on Upfynd, every application is read by a real person, and we reply to everyone who applies.