Business Development Manager Academic Partnerships (B2A)

Business Development Manager Academic Partnerships (B2A)

Location: Chennai (On-Site)

Compensation: Attractive Salary + Travel Allowances + Performance Incentives

Company: Wrench Wise

About Wrench Wise

Wrench Wise is an industry-aligned learning platform focused on building job-ready talent through practical, outcome-driven programs. We partner with learners, institutions, and organizations to bridge the gap between education and real-world industry expectations.

About the Role

We are looking for a Business Development Manager Academic Partnerships (B2A) to lead and scale our institutional collaborations with colleges and universities.

This role is focused on building strong relationships with academic stakeholders, driving strategic partnerships, and enabling large-scale adoption of Wrench Wise programs across campuses.

This is a high-ownership, field-driven role where you will independently manage the complete partnership lifecycle from outreach to closure.

Key Responsibilities

Identify and engage with colleges, universities, and academic institutions

Build and manage relationships with key stakeholders (HODs, placement heads, management)

Drive end-to-end partnership lifecycle: outreach meetings negotiation closure

Present Wrench Wise programs and articulate value to institutional partners

Travel frequently for on-ground meetings, campus visits, and partnership discussions

Work closely with internal teams to ensure smooth execution of partnerships

Maintain a structured pipeline of institutions and track conversions

Gather insights from institutions to improve offerings and positioning

What We're Looking For

4+ years of experience in business development, partnerships, or B2B/B2A roles

Strong communication, presentation, and stakeholder management skills

Proven ability to independently drive closures and meet targets

Comfortable with frequent travel to colleges and universities

Tech/engineering background is an added advantage

What Makes You a Great Fit

You can build trust and credibility with academic stakeholders

You are confident in face-to-face interactions and presentations

You take ownership and operate independently

You are proactive, structured, and execution-focused

You understand long-term relationship-driven sales

What You'll Get

Competitive fixed salary with performance incentives

Travel allowances for field visits

Opportunity to work closely with founders and leadership

High-impact role in building Wrench Wise's academic network

Fast-paced, high-growth learning environment

How to Apply

Share your resume at [Confidential Information] or apply here: https://forms.gle/eGjjvJtQFBQW7SAE7