Business Development Manager

Canam Consultants; Chennai District; On-site; INR 500,000 - 700,000; Full time

Job summary

Canam Consultants in Chennai is looking for a Business Development Executive to develop and manage partnerships with overseas education consultants in South India. The role involves conducting product presentations, onboarding partners, and maintaining relationships to drive student applications.

The ideal candidate will have at least 1 year of experience in the overseas education industry, strong communication skills, and a network in the education sector. Willingness to travel extensively within the assigned region is required.

Qualifications

• Minimum 1 year of experience in Overseas Education Industry Business Development.
• Preference for candidates with 2+ years of B2B experience in Canada-focused international student recruitment.
• Strong network of education consultants and student recruitment agencies.

Responsibilities

• Identify and manage strategic partnerships with education consultants across South India.
• Conduct presentations and demonstrations of the iApply platform.
• Onboard new partners and provide training for effective platform utilization.
• Build relationships with partners and drive application volumes.

Skills

Business Development

Relationship Management

Communication

Presentation Skills

Negotiation

Market Analysis

Job description

Identify, develop, and manage strategic partnerships with leading overseas education consultants across South India, with a primary focus on Canada, UK, Europe and Germany student recruitment.

• Conduct presentations and product demonstrations of the iApply platform, highlighting key services, competitive advantages, and partner benefits.
• Onboard new partners and provide comprehensive training to counselors and team members to ensure effective utilization of the platform.
• Build and maintain strong relationships with partners through regular engagement, updates, and business development activities.
• Drive application volumes by encouraging partners to maximize student submissions through iApply.
• Ensure timely and high-quality support to partners, including profile assessments, application guidance, submission assistance, and issue resolution.
• Monitor partner performance and provide constructive feedback, business insights, and growth strategies.
• Achieve assigned targets related to partner acquisition, daily outreach, student applications, and tuition fee deposits.
• Analyze market trends, competitor activities, and emerging opportunities to develop and execute effective regional growth strategies.
• Explore and expand into new markets while strengthening iApply's presence within the existing partner network.
• Coordinate with internal teams to ensure seamless service delivery and exceptional partner experience.

Desired Candidate Profile

• Minimum 1 year of experience in Overseas Education Industry Business Development.
• Preference will be given to candidates with 2+ years of B2B experience in Canada-focused international student recruitment.
• Strong network of education consultants and student recruitment agencies in South India.
• Excellent communication, presentation, negotiation, and relationship management skills.
• Self‑motivated, target-driven, and capable of working independently.
• Willingness to travel extensively within the assigned region.