Associate Manager, Business Development (Partnership & Channel Growth

MSM Global Education; United States; Remote; USD 9,500 - 13,000; Full time

Job summary

MSM Unify is seeking an Associate Manager – Business Development (Partnership & Channel Growth) to expand the education consultant network across India and international markets, onboarding partners and driving admissions targets. The role emphasizes channel expansion and partner management, with collaboration across marketing and product teams to scale partnerships and achieve annual admissions.

You will represent MSM Unify at education fairs and events, negotiating terms and building lasting

Qualifications

• 4–10 years of experience in channel sales, business development, or partnerships in education/EdTech.
• Experience in higher education admissions (online and offline) in domestic or international markets.
• Proven track record of building and scaling education consultant or admission partner networks.

Responsibilities

• Channel Expansion: Identify and onboard education consultants and partners across India and international markets.
• Consultant Performance Management: Set targets, monitor productivity, and provide training and collateral.
• Business Development and Growth: Drive admissions targets and collaborate with marketing/product teams.
• Partnership and Relationship Management: Build long-term relationships and represent the company at events.

Skills

Channel sales

Partnerships

Business development

Education EdTech

Relationship management

Negotiation

Communication

Education

MBA in Marketing/Business/Education Management

Tools

CRM software

MS Office

Job description

Associate Manager Business Development (Partnership & Channel Growth)

Company: MSM Unify
Department: Business Development / Channel Sales
Experience: 4–10 Years
Industry: Education / EdTech
Employment Type: Full-time
Job Location: Pune

About MSM Unify

MSM Unify is an international education platform focused on connecting students with educational opportunities through a global network of education partners and institutions.

Job Summary

MSM Unify is looking for a results-oriented Associate Manager – Business Development (Partnership & Channel Growth) to expand and strengthen its education consultant network across India and international markets.

The role will focus on identifying, onboarding, and nurturing education consultants and admission partners to drive student admissions and achieve the company's annual admission targets. The ideal candidate should have experience in channel sales, business development, or partnerships within the education or EdTech sector, with a proven ability to build and scale consultant networks.

Key Responsibilities

1. Channel Expansion

• Identify and onboard new education consultants and admission partners across India and international markets.
• Build and maintain a strong consultant network aligned with MSM Unify's admission goals.
• Develop strategies to penetrate untapped geographies and niche student segments.

2. Consultant Performance Management

• Set clear admission targets and monitor consultant productivity and performance.
• Provide training, support, and marketing collateral to enable consultants to achieve their targets.
• Implement incentive programs to motivate and retain high-performing partners.

3. Business Development and Growth

• Drive annual student admission targets by leveraging the education consultant network.
• Collaborate with marketing and product teams to develop campaigns that support consultant-driven admissions.
• Track market trends and competitor activities to refine channel growth strategies.

4. Partnership and Relationship Management

• Build long-term, trust-based relationships with education consultants and agencies.
• Act as the primary point of contact for consultants, ensuring effective communication and timely issue resolution.
• Represent the company at education fairs, seminars, and networking events to strengthen brand presence and develop new partnerships.

Required Qualifications and Experience

• 4–10 years of experience in channel sales, business development, or partnerships within the education or EdTech sector.
• Experience in higher education institution (HEI) admissions, covering online and offline admission models in domestic or international markets.
• Proven track record of building and scaling education consultant or admission partner networks.
• Strong understanding of student recruitment, admission processes, and education markets.
• Excellent communication, negotiation, networking, and relationship management skills.
• MBA or an equivalent degree in Marketing, Business, or Education Management is preferred.