Business Development Manager - Global Study Partner

upGrad GSP; Hyderabad; On-site; INR 700,000 - 1,000,000; Full time

Job summary

Global Study Partners (GSP) at upGrad is seeking a dynamic Business Development Manager to lead agency recruitment and B2B sales in the study abroad space from Hyderabad. The ideal candidate has at least 3 years of experience in agency recruitment management and a solid grasp of industry trends to drive strategic planning.

You will develop and train education agents, onboard partners, and build relationships with international agents and clients, delivering presentations and hosting events to

Qualifications

• 3+ years of experience in agency recruitment management.
• Strong understanding of industry trends for B2B study abroad sales.
• Ability to train education agents and onboard partners.

Responsibilities

• Develop and train education agents to effectively represent and promote the brand.
• Source and onboard agents through fairs, business trips, inquiries, referrals, and targeted searches.
• Recruit international students through a B2B agency model (experience preferred).
• Identify and nurture potential business partners while strengthening relationships with existing clients.
• Conduct market and client research and engage with key stakeholders in the education industry.
• Confidently deliver presentations, workshops, and host conferences.
• Exhibit a strong drive for success and the ability to thrive in a fast-paced, target-driven environment.

Skills

Agency Recruitment

B2B Sales

Education Industry Knowledge

Market Research

Job description

Business Unit: Global Study Partners (GSP)

Minimum Experience Required: 3 Years

Employment Type: Full-Time

Budget: 7 LPA - 10 LPA

About the Role:

We are looking for a dynamic and results-driven Business Development Manager to join our GSP vertical at upGrad. The ideal candidate will have at least 3 years of experience in Agency Recruitment Management and a strong grasp of industry trends to inform strategic planning for B2B Sales in the Study Abroad space.

Key Responsibilities:

• Develop and train education agents to effectively represent and promote the brand.
• Source and onboard agents through fairs, business trips, inquiries, referrals, and targeted searches.
• Recruit international students through a B2B agency model (experience preferred).
• Identify and nurture potential business partners while strengthening relationships with existing clients.
• Conduct market and client research and engage with key stakeholders in the education industry.
• Confidently deliver presentations, workshops, and host conferences.
• Exhibit a strong drive for success and the ability to thrive in a fast-paced, target-driven environment.