Sales Associate - University Partnerships

Zoho; Pune District; On-site; INR 500,000 - 800,000; Full time

Job summary

Blue Ocean Corporation India PVT LTD is seeking a Sales Associate to develop and manage university partnerships. You will promote the company’s training programs and identify collaboration opportunities with higher education institutions.

You will engage university representatives through calls, emails, and meetings to present programs and secure partnerships. You will follow up on leads from marketing activities and conferences, aiming to convert prospects into active partners and meet monthly

Qualifications

• Minimum 2 years of experience in sales, partnerships, or business development.
• Excellent communication and presentation skills in English, with the ability to engage academic stakeholders.
• Strong negotiation and relationship-building skills with a track record of achieving targets.

Responsibilities

• Develop and manage university partnerships to promote training programs.
• Conduct outreach to universities via calls, emails, and meetings.
• Follow up on leads and convert prospects into active university partners.
• Achieve monthly partnership/enrollment targets through collaborations with institutions.
• Maintain relationships with university representatives and provide program information tailored to each institution.

Skills

Sales experience

Partnership development

English communication

Education

Bachelor's degree in Business Administration

Bachelor's degree in Marketing

Tools

MS Office

CRM software

Job description

Blue Ocean Corporation India PVT LTD | Full time

Sales Associate - University Partnerships

Develop and manage partnerships with universities and higher education institutions to promote the Company’s training programs and academic offerings.

Conduct outreach to universities through calls, emails, and meetings to introduce and present the Company’s programs and collaboration opportunities.

Follow up on partnership leads generated through marketing activities, conferences, and referrals, converting prospects into active university partners.

Achieve and exceed monthly partnership and enrollment targets by securing agreements with universities and promoting relevant programs to their students.

Build and maintain strong relationships with university representatives, including program coordinators, faculty members, and administrative staff.

Provide clear and detailed information about program structures, schedules, benefits, and partnership models tailored to each institution’s academic needs.

Act as the primary point of contact for partner universities throughout the partnership lifecycle, ensuring a smooth and positive collaboration experience.

Research and understand the academic and training needs of universities to tailor partnership proposals and program offerings effectively.

Identify opportunities to expand collaborations, including co-branded programs, student enrollment pathways, and joint training initiatives.

Maintain accurate records of partnership activities, communications, and progress in the CRM system.

Gather feedback from university partners and suggest improvements or new program opportunities aligned with market demand and institutional needs.

Requirements

Requirements

Minimum 2 years of experience in sales, partnerships, or business development, preferably within the education or training sector.

Bachelor’s degree in Business Administration, Marketing, Education, or a related field (preferred).

Excellent communication and presentation skills in English, with the ability to engage academic stakeholders.

Strong negotiation and relationship-building skills, with a track record of achieving partnership or sales targets.

Demonstrated ability to build long-term institutional relationships and understand client needs.

Proficiency in MS Office applications and CRM system