Director – Eduverse

MSM Unify; India; On-site; INR 4,000,000 - 7,000,000; Full time

Job summary

MSM Unify is seeking a dynamic Director Eduverse to spearhead global sponsorship strategies and revenue growth. You will lead cross-functional teams, drive sponsor engagement, and deliver high-impact partnerships across markets.

The role focuses on developing innovative sponsorship programs, negotiating contracts, and ensuring seamless execution with internal stakeholders and partners. A strategic leader with global experience will thrive in this position.

Qualifications

• Graduate or postgraduate in business, education, IR, or engineering.
• Extensive international education or sponsorship sales experience.
• Proven leadership and team management experience.

Responsibilities

• Develop and execute a comprehensive sponsorship strategy aligned with business objectives.
• Identify and prioritize high-value sponsorship opportunities.
• Stay updated with industry trends and best practices.
• Sponsor Relationship Management and build strong relationships with sponsors and partners.
• Understand sponsor goals and ensure high satisfaction and engagement.
• Drive long-term partnerships and retention and lead negotiations.

Skills

Leadership

Strategic planning

Partnership development

Stakeholder management

Negotiation

Market research

Education

Graduate/Postgraduate in Business, Education, IR, or Engineering

Job description

We are seeking a dynamic and strategic Director Eduverse to lead global sales and sponsorship initiatives. This role is responsible for driving revenue growth, building strategic partnerships, and enhancing our global market presence through innovative sponsorship strategies and execution.

KRA’s / KPI’s

Roles and Responsibilites

• Develop and execute a comprehensive sponsorship strategy aligned with business objectives
• Identify and prioritize high-value sponsorship opportunities
• Stay updated with industry trends and best practices
• Sponsor Relationship Management
• Build and maintain strong relationships with sponsors and partners
• Understand sponsor goals and ensure high satisfaction and engagement
• Drive long-term partnerships and retention
• Proposal Development
• Make compelling sponsorship proposals and presentations
• Customize offerings based on sponsor needs
• Collaborate with internal teams for seamless execution
• Contract Negotiation
• Lead negotiations and finalize sponsorship agreements
• Ensure compliance with legal and financial requirements
• Oversee invoicing and payment processes
• Revenue Generation
• Drive and exceed sponsorship revenue targets
• Identify upselling and cross-selling opportunities
• Analyze sales performance and identify new revenue streams
• Build strategic partnerships to accelerate growth
• Event Integration
• Collaborate with marketing and events teams for sponsor integration
• Ensure maximum visibility and ROI for sponsors
• Oversee execution of sponsorship activations
• Market Research
• Conduct market and competitor analysis
• Identify emerging trends and sponsor expectations
• Provide actionable insights for strategy improvement
• Global Sponsorship Management
• Develop and implement global sponsorship strategies
• Manage key international partnerships
• Maximize revenue and mutual value through negotiations
• Lead and mentor a high-performing global team
• Set clear targets and conduct performance reviews
• Drive capability building and training initiatives
• Work cross-functionally with marketing, product, and events teams
• Report performance insights to senior leadership
• Represent the organization at industry events
• Performance Analytics
• Track and analyze sales and sponsorship performance
• Optimize strategies based on data-driven insights
• Qualifications
• GraduatePostgraduate in Business, Education, International Relations, Engineering, or related field
• Extensive experience in international education, global partnerships, or sponsorship sales
• Proven leadership and team management experience
• Strong strategic planning and execution skills
• Experience in organizing global events, conferences, or summits
• Innovative mindset with exposure to education technology and global trends

Chief Strategy and Transformation Officer

Chief Strategy and Transformation Officer

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Leadership with a Heart

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Diversity and Purpose

There’s never a dull day here, and you won’t get stuck in a single routine or campaign. We offer the chance to work on career-defining projects at MSM or for our partner institutions.

Just as we work hard to help students of the world achieve their study-abroad aspirations, we equip our staff with learning opportunities for their personal and professional growth and advancement.

Stable Partnership

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Diversity, Equity & Inclusion

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