Manager - Operations & Sales

Studies Overseas; Nagpur District; On-site; INR 2,800,000 - 5,000,000; Full time

Job summary

KC Overseas Education in Nagpur invites applications for the Manager - Operations & Sales to oversee channel-partner application processing, drive student conversions, and accelerate growth through strategic relationship management. The role includes team leadership and ensuring process excellence to meet regional targets.

The ideal candidate will have 8–10 years in Operations & Sales, 5+ years in team management and client relationships, strong analytical and negotiation skills, excellent

Qualifications

• 8–10 years of Operations & Sales experience.
• Minimum of 5 years of team management and customer relationship experience.
• Strong communication and negotiation skills.

Responsibilities

• Oversee the application processing from channel partners, ensuring eligible submissions and timely updates.
• Manage escalations effectively and ensure prompt resolutions.
• Maintain regular contact with Partner Associates to convert offers into deposits.
• Execute strategic plans to meet regional targets and optimize performance ratios.
• Present monthly MIS reports to BU head and leadership.

Skills

Analytical skills

Commercial acumen

Communication skills

Negotiation skills

Team leadership

Time management

Job description

Looking for a Workplace That Inspires You? Welcome to KC Overseas!

At KC Overseas Education, we don’t just provide jobs—we create opportunities for innovation, growth, and impact. As a thriving Multinational EdTech company with 11 global locations, we have a strong foothold across South Asia, South-East Asia, and Africa, and we’re rapidly expanding worldwide. With our team of inspired 750+ professionals, we are revolutionizing access to overseas education through cutting-edge technology and unwavering expertise with our industry-leading platforms coursefinder.ai and elanloans.com.

Our mission is to empower students worldwide with seamless access to top universities, bridging the gap between aspiration and reality. If you’re passionate about making a difference in the global education space, this is where you belong!

At KC Overseas Education, we believe work should be more than just a job—it should be an experience that challenges, excites, and rewards you. We’re growing fast, and we want you to grow with us. Through our ever-expanding global reach, we are shaping the future of overseas education—and you can be a part of it.

Why work with us?

Work-Life Balance – We value productivity and well-being equally.

Global Exposure – International travel and exposure to diverse markets

Unmatched Growth – Thrive in a rapidly expanding industry to reach your potential

Recognition & Rewards – A culture that values and rewards hard work

Continuous Learning – Upskilling and development opportunities at every step

Supportive Culture – Work in an encouraging, trust-driven environment

Stability & Security – A long-term career with a leading industry player

Competitive Compensation – Because great work deserves great rewards

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Job Overview:

The Manager - Operations & Sales will be responsible for overseeing the efficient processing of applications from channel partners, driving student conversions, and enhancing business growth through strategic relationship management. This role also involves team leadership, ensuring process excellence, and optimizing performance ratios to achieve regional targets.

Key Responsibilities:

Operational Excellence:

• Oversee the application processing from channel partners, ensuring that only eligible applications are submitted, documents are verified, and timely updates are provided to partner associates.
• Manage escalations effectively, ensuring resolutions are reached promptly.
• Ensure all inquiries are answered within the defined turnaround time.
• Maintain regular contact with Partner Associates to ensure the conversion of students holding Conditional and Unconditional offer letters.
• Execute strategic plans to meet regional targets.
• Ensure that the various performance ratios, such as offer letters received to deposits made, are optimized.
• Implement and optimize internal reporting systems and procedures regularly for the assigned Division.
• Act as a Subject Matter Expert (SME) for the assigned domain, providing guidance and expertise to the team.
• Identify and address process gaps to prevent revenue leakage, consulting with management for effective solutions.
• Present monthly MIS reports to your BU head and the leadership Team

Business Development, Market Intelligence, and Escalation Management:

• Develop and maintain very close relationships with key channel partners to drive more applications.
• Service key clients on a personal level to increase business
• Analyze the competition & market intelligence gathered from regional teams to implement strategies for business growth.
• Conduct intake-wise review meetings with key partners to analyze various MIS and drive more applications through strategic initiatives.
• Identify key universities and programs for your region using coursefinder.ai and analyze why they are selling well. Introduce more such universities in the market to support the regional sales team.
• Drive P&L accountability for the assigned region through rigorous reviews and strategic planning.

Team Management:

• Provide regular updates to the team about new changes in universities, including eligibility requirements, process changes, and key updates.
• Evaluate team members’ performance against KRAs monthly, in collaboration with their managers.
• Facilitate the smooth onboarding of new team members, including setting up their KRAs, defining work responsibilities, and ensuring they have a positive initial experience.
• Provide necessary training on processes and compliance to new team members.
• Monitor and improve the quality of team members’ work, ensuring errors are rectified promptly and the root causes are addressed to prevent future occurrences.
• Regularly review team processes, suggest improvements, get them approved, and implement them accordingly.

Linkhttps://www.studies-overseas.com/careers to know more about life at KC.

• 8-10 years of relevant Operations & Sales experience.
• Minimum of 5 years of team management and customer relationship experience.
• Strong analytical abilities and commercial acumen.
• Excellent communication, negotiation, and interpersonal skills.
• Critical thinking and problem-solving skills.
• Team player with good time management.
• Commitment to continuous learning, particularly in improving product knowledge through both training and personal initiative.
• Ability to design, document, and implement reporting systems and procedures within the specified functional area.