WE ARE HIRING — STRATEGIC PARTNERSHIPS & INVESTMENT ASSOCIATE
Location: South Goa
Compensation: Based on experience and interview
Joining Preference: Immediate / ASAP preferred
Department: Founder’s Office / Investments / Business Development
Work Mode: In-person / Flexible based on role requirements
About Craftels
Craftels is a hospitality and experiential spaces ecosystem based in Goa, building boutique resorts, experiential stays, brewery-led hospitality concepts, luxury villas, nature-based tourism projects, and destination-led real estate experiences.
We are looking for a highly driven Strategic Partnerships & Investment Associate to work directly with the founder on fundraising, investor relations, strategic partnerships, and expansion initiatives.
About the Role
This is not a passive coordination role.
We are looking for someone proactive, polished, relationship-oriented, and execution-focused who can help create serious business conversations and maintain momentum across investor and partnership pipelines.
The role involves investor outreach, strategic partnerships, founder coordination, relationship management, market research, and business development support.
Key Responsibilities
Investor & Partnership Outreach
- Research and identify:
- HNIs
- Investors
- Family offices
- Hospitality and real estate partners
- Strategic collaborators
- Conduct outreach through:
- LinkedIn
- Email
- WhatsApp
- Calls
- Networking channels
- Maintain structured investor and partner pipelines
- Coordinate meetings and follow-ups
Founder & Fundraising Support
- Assist with pitch decks and investor communication
- Prepare meeting briefs and follow-up summaries
- Coordinate investor meetings and site visits
- Track investor conversations and next steps
- Maintain CRM and reporting discipline
Strategic Partnerships
- Identify hospitality, wellness, travel, F&B, luxury, and experiential partnerships
- Support collaborations that improve brand value, revenue, occupancy, and investor confidence
Research & Coordination
- Research hospitality, tourism, investment, and real estate trends
- Track competitor projects and market intelligence
- Coordinate with consultants, designers, legal, finance, and operations teams when required
Preferred Background
Candidates with experience in:
- Business Development
- Investor Relations
- Hospitality Sales
- Real Estate
- Strategic Partnerships
- Client Acquisition
- Founder’s Office
- Luxury Sales
- Startup Ecosystems
Minimum 2 years experience preferred.
Required Skills
- Excellent spoken and written English
- Strong communication and presentation skills
- Relationship-building and networking ability
- Follow-up discipline and organizational skills
- Comfortable speaking with founders, HNIs, investors, and senior professionals
- Strong research and coordination skills
Tools
- Excel / Google Sheets
- PowerPoint / Canva
- LinkedIn
- CRM tools
- Google Drive
- Email & WhatsApp communication
We’re Looking For Someone Who
- Is proactive and ownership-driven
- Can work directly with founders
- Is polished and confident
- Understands urgency and execution
- Is comfortable in fast-moving environments
- Has strong follow-up discipline
- Is interested in hospitality, luxury, tourism, real estate, and investments
Additional Information
- Goa-based candidates preferred
- Outstation candidates may also apply
- Accommodation may be considered depending on candidate fit and compensation structure
- Incentives included
Send CV to: [email protected]
Work Location: South Goa / In person
Benefits:
Work Location: In person
