Business Development Manager

Job Description

About Skillverse Education & Migration

Join our dynamic team at Skillverse Education & Migration, a leading consultancy with over 12 years of experience in Australian education and migration services. We've helped thousands of clients achieve their dreams of studying and migrating to Australia, earning over 15,000 positive reviews. We're expanding our partnerships across the Indian subcontinent and need a strategic partnership professional based locally to lead this initiative.

Position Overview

We're seeking an experienced Business Development Manager based in India or Bangladesh to develop, negotiate, and manage strategic partnerships with universities and educational institutions across India, Bangladesh, Sri Lanka, and Pakistan. This remote role is crucial for expanding our network and formalizing agreements that will drive student enrollment and business growth in the Indian subcontinent market.

Key ResponsibilitiesPartnership Development & Management

Identify and establish strategic partnerships with universities, colleges, and educational institutions across India, Bangladesh, Sri Lanka, and Pakistan

Negotiate and formalize partnership agreements, MOUs, and collaboration frameworks

Develop standardized partnership agreement templates tailored to different institution types

Manage existing partnerships and ensure compliance with all contractual obligations

Local Market Leadership

Serve as Skillverse's local representative in the Indian subcontinent

Conduct face-to-face meetings with university officials and education stakeholders

Build and maintain strong relationships with university admissions teams, international offices, and academic departments

Act as the primary liaison between Skillverse and partner institutions

Market Expansion & Strategy

Conduct on-ground market research to identify potential partner institutions

Develop market entry strategies for new regions within the Indian subcontinent

Analyze competitor partnerships and market positioning

Create partnership performance metrics and reporting systems

Regional Coordination

Represent Skillverse at local education fairs, conferences, and networking events

Coordinate with Skillverse's Australian headquarters on partnership strategies

Provide regular reports on market conditions and partnership opportunities

Ensure cultural and regulatory compliance in all partnership activities

Essential RequirementsExperience & Education

Bachelor's degree in Business, International Relations, Education, or related field

Minimum 3-5 years experience in partnership management, business development, or education sector

Proven track record of successful partnership negotiations and relationship management

Strong understanding of Indian subcontinent education landscape

Experience working with international education or migration consultancies preferred

Location & Availability

Must be based in India or Bangladesh

Willingness to travel within the Indian subcontinent (up to 40%)

Availability to work during overlapping hours with Australian team (flexible scheduling)

Valid passport and ability to travel internationally when required

Skills & Competencies

Excellent English communication skills (written and verbal)

Strong negotiation and relationship-building abilities

Understanding of Australian education system and visa processes

Knowledge of local education regulations and compliance requirements

Proficiency in regional languages (Hindi, Bengali, Urdu advantageous)

Strong analytical and strategic thinking capabilities

Personal Attributes

Deep cultural understanding of Indian subcontinent markets

Self-motivated with ability to work independently in remote environment

Results-oriented with strong attention to detail

Professional presentation and networking skills

Entrepreneurial mindset with business development focus