Hiring: Business Development Managers Institutional PartnershipsLocations: Chennai | Bengaluru | Hyderabad | Delhi NCR | Mumbai | Rajasthan
Role SummaryWe are seeking senior, high-impact Regional Managers to drive institutional partnerships and business growth across key regions in India. This role requires professionals with proven experience engaging at the top leadership level of universities and higher education institutions, including Chancellors, Vice Chancellors, Deans, and Academic Boards.
The Regional Manager will own regional strategy, revenue growth, and execution of long-term institutional collaborations across integrated programs, platform partnerships, and industry-aligned academic initiatives.
Key Responsibilities- Define and execute regional growth strategies for partnerships with universities, autonomous colleges, and higher education institutions.
- Build, manage, and sustain senior-level relationships with institutional leadership (Chancellor, VC, Pro-VC, Deans, Registrars).
- Drive revenue growth and deal closures, ensuring alignment with institutional goals and academic frameworks.
- Lead regional operations, including mentoring teams and ensuring high-quality program execution.
- Collaborate with internal stakeholders across product, delivery, marketing, finance, and legal to ensure seamless deployment.
- Track market trends, competitive landscape, and regulatory developments to refine regional strategy.
- Represent the organization at leadership forums, academic councils, conferences, and strategic meetings.
Candidate Profile- Experience: 7+ years in institutional sales, business development, or strategic partnerships within edtech, education, or allied sectors.
- Leadership Exposure: Demonstrated experience engaging and closing partnerships at university management and board levels.
- Skills: Strong strategic thinking, negotiation, stakeholder management, and executive communication capabilities.
- Location: Based in or willing to relocate to the assigned region.
- Education: MBA or equivalent qualification preferred.
Why Join Us- Opportunity to work at the intersection of industry and higher education
- High-visibility role with direct leadership interaction
- Ability to shape large-scale, outcome-driven academic partnerships
