Job Title: Business Development Manager Academia
Location: Bangalore
Experience Required: 10 years (preferably in EdTech academic partnerships or campus engagement)
Job Overview:
We are seeking a dynamic and result-driven Business Development Manager Academia to build nurture and expand partnerships with academic institutions across regions. driving strategic engagement initiatives and promoting institutional alliances that align with our organizational goals.
Key Responsibilities:
- Understand the academic ecosystem and structure win-win collaborations aligning institutional goals with business objectives.
- Develop and manage relationships with colleges universities and academic institutions.
- Lead presentations workshops and engagement meetings to promote company initiatives and partnership models.
- Design and execute campus connect programs recruitment drives faculty development programs and student engagement initiatives.
- Coordinate with internal teams (marketing technical operations) to deliver on partnership commitments.
- Negotiate MOUs and partnership agreements with institutions.
- Track partnership performance generate reports and implement improvements based on feedback and metrics.
- Stay updated with trends in education skill development and employability.
Required Skills & Qualifications:
- Bachelors or Masters degree in Business Education Management or a related field.
- 6 10 years of experience in business development institutional relations or academic outreach.
- Strong network in academic circles and prior experience dealing with college/university stakeholders.
- Excellent communication presentation and negotiation skills..
- Willingness to travel across regions for partnership meetings and events.
Preferred Qualifications:
- Prior experience in EdTech higher education skill development or CSR-linked academic programs.
- Exposure to industry-academia project structuring or academic consulting.