Business Development Associate

GfW Gesellschaft fur Weiterbildung mbH; United States; Remote; USD 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading company is seeking entrepreneurial individuals to co-create an international education project in India. This role involves project development, establishing operations, and fostering partner networks. Ideal candidates will have experience in education or project coordination, excellent communication skills, and a willingness to travel.

Benefits

Flexible, remote collaboration

Opportunity for growth and development

Supportive international team

Qualifications

• At least 2 years of relevant work experience in recruitment, education, or project coordination.
• Fluent in English; German is a plus.
• Independent, reliable, and structured working style.

Responsibilities

• Contributing to the development of an international education project.
• Driving the establishment of operations in India.
• Supporting partner relations and building a regional network.

Skills

Entrepreneurial mindset

Strong communication skills

Intercultural competence

Job description

About the project : -

• We are currently expanding our international activities and preparing to launch a new initiative with a strong focus on sustainable growth and cross-border collaboration.
• As part of this development, we are looking for 1--2 entrepreneurial and reliable individuals based in India who are motivated to co-create and grow a meaningful, long-term project with us.

Your role : -

• Contributing to the development and implementation of a new international education project in India
• Acting as a local point of contact and driving the establishment of operations on the ground
• Supporting partner relations and helping build a regional network
• Helping to shape strategic decisions and business models
• Conducting research, coordinating communication, and managing workflows

Your profile : -

• A strong entrepreneurial mindset and genuine motivation to build and grow a project
• At least 2 years of relevant work experience, ideally in recruitment, education, or project coordination
• Fluent in English; German is a plus
• Independent, reliable, and structured working style
• Strong communication skills and intercultural competence
• High willingness to travel within India, including multi-day or multi-week stays in different regions
• Preferably based in Pune or Chennai

What we offer : -

• The opportunity to shape an international project from day one
• Flexible, remote collaboration and a high degree of autonomy
• Long-term cooperation with potential for growth and development
• A supportive and inspiring international team.