Collegiate Alliance Builder

We are seeking a highly skilled and experienced Strategic Partnership Manager to lead our college partnerships strategy in India.

This role demands strong relationship management skills, a proven track record in B2B/B2E sales (education sector), and the ability to drive revenue through long-term collaborations.

• Identify and Prospect Partnerships: Research and shortlist potential colleges, universities, and higher education institutions across India that align with our training and certification programs.
• Relationship Building & Stakeholder Management: Develop deep, trust-based relationships with principals, directors, trustees, heads of departments, and training & placement officers.
• Strategic Partnership Development: Design customized partnership models, including curriculum integration, joint certification programs, faculty development workshops, and student career fairs.
• Negotiation & Agreement Finalization: Lead commercial negotiations and prepare proposals for mutually beneficial terms.
• Program Implementation & Coordination: Work closely with internal teams to ensure smooth execution of training programs at partner campuses.
• Performance Monitoring & Reporting: Track partnership performance using KPIs such as student enrollment, program completion rates, and placement outcomes.

Required Skills & Qualifications:

• 5–10 years of experience in college/university partnership, institutional sales, or academic alliances.
• Strong network within the higher education sector.
• Excellent communication, presentation, and negotiation skills.
• Proven ability to manage high-value relationships and deliver business targets.

Education:

• Bachelor's degree (required).
• MBA/PGDM in marketing, business development, or related fields (preferred).