Education Growth & Partnerships Manager

MindBase Education; Abu Dhabi; On-site; AED 210,000 - 336,000; Full time

Job summary

MindBase Education in Abu Dhabi is seeking an Education Growth & Partnerships Manager to expand its UAE presence by forging strategic partnerships with schools, universities, and training providers. You will lead B2B and B2C growth in tutoring, counseling, language training and future pathways programs, while building referral networks and driving student enrollment.

The role requires strong relationship-building, consultative sales, and CRM discipline, with multilingual Arabic-English

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Business, Marketing, Education, Communications, or a related field.
• 35 years of experience in business development, partnerships, outreach, or education sales.
• Experience working with educational institutions, schools, universities, or training providers is preferred.
• UAE/GCC market experience is highly preferred.
• Multilingual candidates (Arabic & English) are preferred.

Responsibilities

• Develop and manage strategic partnerships with schools, universities, training institutes, corporates, and community entities.
• Drive B2B and B2C growth through tutoring, counseling, language training, and future pathways programs.
• Coordinate workshops, webinars, school visits, and awareness events.
• Conduct market research, competitor analysis, and identify growth opportunities.
• Maintain CRM records, report on pipeline, and track KPIs with leadership insights.

Skills

Relationship-building

Strong communication

Negotiation skills

Consultative sales

Networking abilities

Event coordination

Education

Bachelor's degree

Experience in education sales or partnerships

Tools

CRM

MS Office

Job description

Education Growth & Partnerships Manager

About MindBase

MindBase is a leading education and career development company focused on empowering students through personalized tutoring academic counseling university admissions guidance language training and future-focused educational pathways. Through innovative educational solutions strategic partnerships and student-centered services MindBase supports students and families in achieving their academic and career aspirations.

We are seeking a dynamic relationship-driven and results-oriented Education Growth & Partnerships Manager to drive strategic growth initiatives strengthen institutional partnerships and expand MindBases presence within the UAE education ecosystem.

The ideal candidate is a proactive business developer with strong communication and networking abilities experience in consultative education sales and a passion for building meaningful partnerships that create long-term impact.

Key Responsibilities

1. 1. Strategic Partnerships & Institutional Growth

   Develop and manage strategic partnerships with schools universities training institutes corporate organizations and community entities

   Identify and pursue new business opportunities collaborations and revenue streams within the education sector

   Build and maintain strong long-term relationships with institutional stakeholders and key decision-makers

   Represent MindBase at education events networking forums school activations exhibitions seminars and industry conferences

   Negotiate partnership agreements and successfully close opportunities aligned with organizational objectives

   Build referral ecosystems and collaborative initiatives that support student acquisition and brand growth

2. 2. Business Development & Revenue Growth

   Drive B2B and B2C growth initiatives across tutoring counseling language training and future pathways programs

   Build manage and maintain a healthy and sustainable sales pipeline through proactive outreach and lead generation activities

   Conduct presentations consultations workshops and solution-based discussions with prospective partners and clients

   Support student enrollment growth through strategic outreach and partnership initiatives

   Develop and execute outreach campaigns and engagement strategies to increase market visibility and lead generation

   Identify opportunities for market expansion and new service offerings

3. 3. Outreach & Community Engagement

   Coordinate and support educational workshops webinars seminars school visits and awareness events

   Build relationships with school counselors educators parent communities and institutional stakeholders

   Develop community engagement initiatives that strengthen the MindBase brand and market positioning

   Collaborate with academic and marketing teams to support campaigns events and partnership activations

4. 4. Market Research & Strategic Insights

   Conduct ongoing market research to identify emerging trends opportunities and challenges within the education and training industry

   Perform competitor analysis and provide insights to support strategic decision-making

   Monitor student and parent needs market demands and educational trends to recommend innovative growth strategies

   Identify high-potential market segments and partnership opportunities

5. 5. CRM Management & Reporting

   Maintain accurate and up-to-date CRM records sales activities pipeline updates and partnership tracking

   Prepare regular business development reports revenue forecasts partnership updates and performance summaries

   Track KPIs lead conversion metrics pipeline performance and partnership outcomes

   Provide insights and recommendations to senior management to support organizational growth strategies

Required Skills & Competencies

Strong communication presentation and negotiation skills

Relationship-building and networking abilities

Consultative sales and partnership development experience

Experience in B2B and B2C sales environments

Strong organizational follow-up and stakeholder management skills

CRM and sales pipeline management experience

Event coordination and outreach experience

Ability to work independently while collaborating effectively across teams

Strategic thinking and problem-solving capabilities

Passion for education student development and growth initiatives

Qualifications

Bachelors degree in Business Marketing Education Communications or a related field

35 years of experience in business development partnerships outreach or education sales

Experience working with educational institutions schools universities or training providers is preferred

UAE/GCC market experience is highly preferred

Multilingual candidates (Arabic & English) are preferred

Ideal Candidate Profile

The ideal candidate is:

Relationship-oriented and highly proactive

Passionate about education and student success

Confident in engaging with schools corporates and institutional stakeholders

Able to manage both strategic partnerships and direct growth initiatives

Organized driven and target-oriented

Comfortable working in a fast-paced and growth-focused environment

Skilled at building trust and maintaining long-term professional relationships

Why Join MindBase

Be part of a fast-growing and innovative education company

Work on impactful educational initiatives that shape student futures

Collaborate with passionate educators counselors and growth professionals

Opportunities for professional development and career growth

Contribute to meaningful partnerships and large-scale educational impact across the UAE

Required Skills:

Required Skills & Competencies Strong communication presentation and negotiation skills Relationship-building and networking abilities Consultative sales and partnership development experience Experience in B2B and B2C sales environments Strong organizational follow-up and stakeholder management skills CRM and sales pipeline management experience Event coordination and outreach experience Ability to work independently while collaborating effectively across teams Strategic thinking and problem-solving capabilities Passion for education student development and growth initiatives

Required Education:

Bachelors degree