Business Development Manager

Company Description

Bower is dedicated to fostering entrepreneurship by offering programs that cater to individuals at all stages of their entrepreneurial journey. Through hands-on learning, real-world mentorship, and robust support systems, Bower equips aspiring entrepreneurs to turn their ideas into viable businesses. Our three verticals like Bower Seed, Bower UG, and Bower LEAD, it provides tailored educational opportunities ranging from young entrepreneurs to executive professionals. By creating a collaborative community and delivering tools and resources. Bower serves as a hub for innovation and growth, enabling individuals to unlock their potential.

Department: Growth

Reporting To: SVP/Vertical Head/CEO

Location: On-site Hyderabad (Work from Office)

Working Hours: Monday - Friday, 9:00 AM – 6:00 PM

Core Role:

We are looking for an energetic and relationship-driven Business Development Manager to lead institutional partnerships and drive growth across the regions. The ideal candidate will have a strong background in business development and B2B sales, with experience engaging educational institutions and corporate training bodies.

This role offers an opportunity to play a key role in expanding our presence through strategic partnerships with schools, colleges, universities, and corporates.

Immediate Joiners are encouraged to apply.

Key Responsibilities:

• Develop and execute Go-to-Market (GTM) strategies to drive brand awareness, student acquisition, and program growth.
• Plan and manage offline events, workshops, roadshows, and networking initiatives to generate quality leads.
• Lead student orientations and onboarding to deliver an exceptional learner experience.
• Manage the end-to-end execution of high level Management Development and post graduate level programs.
• Own the complete admissions process, including lead qualification, counseling, CRM management, follow-ups, scholarship discussions, and enrollment closure.
• Track and maintain CRM data, monitor sales pipelines, and prepare performance reports.
• Collaborate with internal teams, mentors, founders, and industry experts to ensure seamless program delivery.
• Drive enrollment, retention, learner engagement, and overall program success through strategic initiatives.
• Analyze program and sales metrics to identify opportunities for continuous improvement.
• Build strong relationships with learners, ensuring high satisfaction and successful program outcomes.

Candidate Profile:

• Graduate or Postgraduate degree; MBA preferred.
• 4+ years of experience in business development, institutional sales, or partnership management.
• Prior exposure to EdTech, higher education, skilling, or training organizations is highly preferred.
• Excellent communication, negotiation, presentation, and relationship management skills.
• Self-driven professional comfortable working independently.
• Strong understanding of the education and corporate ecosystem will be an added advantage.

What We're Looking For

• A proactive and entrepreneurial mindset.
• Strong stakeholder management capabilities.
• Ability to build long-term partnerships and drive sustainable growth.
• Passion for education, learning, and creating impact through institutional collaborations.

Why Join Bower

• Opportunities and career growth in a scaling organization
• Comprehensive health insurance for your overall well-being
• Culture that celebrates mastery, purpose, autonomy, and innovation
• Thrive within our inclusive community and network with experts across
• People-centric environment that values performance and collaboration