Business Development Manager – B2B (South India)

Asia Pacific Group; Ernakulam; On-site; INR 1,200,000 - 1,800,000; Full time

Job summary

Asia Pacific Group is seeking a Regional Manager – B2B to lead growth across South India from Kochi. You will expand our education partner network, build strategic relationships and drive student recruitment through partnerships.

The role demands a strong network with education agents and institutions, proven partnership development, excellent communication and a willingness to travel across South India.

Qualifications

• 3+ years in B2B development within international education.
• Strong network with education agents and institutional partners in South India.
• Proven ability to develop partnerships and drive growth.
• Excellent communication, negotiation and relationship management skills.
• Willingness to travel extensively across South India.

Responsibilities

• Develop and execute regional B2B growth strategies across South India.
• Build and manage relationships with education agents, institutions, and partners.
• Identify and secure new partnership opportunities across Kerala and neighbouring states.
• Expand and strengthen the education agent network.
• Support student recruitment initiatives through strategic partnerships.
• Monitor market trends, competitor activities and emerging opportunities.
• Collaborate with internal teams to achieve business objectives.
• Prepare regular business development and performance reports.
• Travel as required to manage partner relationships.

Skills

Negotiation

Relationship management

Communication

Self-motivation

Travel readiness

Job description

Location: Kochi, Kerala, India

About the Role

We are seeking an experienced and results-driven Regional Manager – B2B to lead our business development efforts across South India, with Kochi as the base location. This role is responsible for expanding our partner network, building strategic relationships, identifying new business opportunities, and driving sustainable regional growth.

Key Responsibilities

• Develop and execute regional B2B growth strategies across South India.
• Build and manage relationships with education agents, institutions, and business partners.
• Identify and secure new partnership opportunities across Kerala and neighbouring South Indian states.
• Expand and strengthen the active education agent network.
• Support student recruitment initiatives through strategic partnerships.
• Monitor market trends, competitor activities, and emerging opportunities.
• Collaborate with internal teams to achieve business objectives.
• Prepare regular business development and performance reports.

What We're Looking For

• Minimum 3 years of experience in B2B business development within the international education sector.
• Strong network and experience working with education agents and institutional partners across South India.
• Proven ability to develop partnerships and drive business growth.
• Excellent communication, negotiation, and relationship management skills.
• Self-motivated with the ability to work independently.
• Willingness to travel extensively across South India as required.

Success in This Role

You will be evaluated based on your ability to:

• Grow and engage a high-quality education agent network.
• Develop and maintain strong institutional partnerships.
• Identify and convert new business opportunities.
• Contribute to student recruitment growth.
• Deliver regional business objectives while maintaining high standards of partner engagement and compliance.

About Asia Pacific Group

Asia Pacific Group is a well-established organization specializing in education consulting and migration services, with a strong presence across Australia and international markets.

We are committed to delivering ethical, transparent, and results-driven education and migration solutions to our clients. Our team works closely with students, individuals, and businesses to navigate Australian education and immigration pathways with confidence.

With a growing footprint and a reputation for reliability, we focus on building long-term client relationships while continuously expanding our service offerings and market reach.