Associate Manager/Manager - Business Development

MSM Global Education; Indore District, Pune District, Ahmedabad District; Sur place; INR 1 200 000 - 1 800 000; Plein temps

Résumé du poste

MSM Unify in India seeks an Associate Manager/Manager Business Development (Partnership & Channel Growth) to expand the consultant and admission partner network across India and abroad, driving admissions.

You will onboard consultants, manage performance, collaborate with marketing and product teams, and represent the company at education events, building trust-based relationships and scaling the channel.

Qualifications

• 4–10 years of experience in channel sales, business development, or partnerships in education/EdTech.

Responsabilités

• Channel Expansion: identify and onboard new education consultants and partners in India and abroad.
• Performance Management: set targets, monitor performance, and provide training and marketing collateral.
• Business Growth: achieve annual admission targets through consultant networks and collaborate with marketing/product teams.
• Relationship Management: build trust-based relationships with consultants, be primary contact, and represent the company at events.

Connaissances

Channel sales

Partnership development

Education industry knowledge

Negotiation

Formation

MBA or equivalent in Marketing/Business

Description du poste

Job Description: Associate Manager/Manager Business Development (Partnership & Channel Growth)

The Manager Business Development (Channel Sales) will be responsible for expanding the companys consultant network in INDIA & Abroad to achieve MSM Unifys annual admission targets. This role focuses on identifying, onboarding, and nurturing education consultants across regions, ensuring a steady pipeline of student admissions through strong channel partnerships.

Key Responsibilities (KRAs)

• Channel Expansion
  • Identify and onboard new education consultants and admission partners in India and abroad.
  • Build and maintain a robust consultant network aligned with MSM Unify’s admission goals.
  • Develop strategies to penetrate untapped geographies and niche student segments.
• Performance Management
  • Drive consultant productivity by setting clear admission targets and monitoring performance.
  • Provide training, support, and marketing collateral to enable consultants’ success.
  • Implement incentive programs to motivate and retain high-performing partners.
• Business Growth
  • Achieve annual admission targets by leveraging consultant networks.
  • Collaborate with marketing and product teams to design campaigns that support consultant-driven admissions.
  • Track market trends and competitor activities to refine channel strategies.
• Relationship Management
  • Build long-term, trust-based relationships with consultants and agencies.
  • Act as the primary point of contact for consultants, ensuring smooth communication and issue resolution.
  • Represent the company at education fairs, seminars, and networking events to strengthen brand presence.

Qualifications & Experience

• 4–10 years of experience in channel sales, business development, or partnerships within the education or EdTech sector specially in HEI – Online & Offline Admission (Domestic or International).
• Proven track record of building and scaling consultant/admission partner networks.
• Strong understanding of student recruitment, admissions processes, and education markets.
• Excellent communication, negotiation, and relationship management skills.
• MBA or equivalent degree in Marketing, Business, or Education Management preferred.

Key Competencies

• Strategic thinking with execution focus
• Strong networking and partnership-building skills
• Data-driven approach to performance management
• Entrepreneurial mindset with ability to scale operations
• High accountability and target-orientation

Impact of the Role

By expanding MSM Unify’s consultant network, the Manager – BD (Channel Sales) will directly contribute to achieving annual admission targets, strengthening market presence, and positioning the company as a trusted partner in global education admissions.