Company Description Emversity is India’s largest skill development platform, partnering with higher education institutions and employers to bridge the industry–academia gap. The organization works with over 12 universities nationwide, supporting industry-relevant skilling programs for students and graduates. Emversity also owns and operates more than 25 skill centers in collaboration with the National Skill Development Corporation (NSDC).

By aligning academic learning with employer needs, Emversity helps learners become job-ready and supports organizations in building a skilled talent pipeline.

Role Description The Business Development Manager will drive growth by developing and managing partnerships with universities, corporate employers, and government or industry bodies in the Greater Bengaluru Area. In this full-time, on-site role, the manager will identify recent business opportunities, build and nurture stakeholder relationships, and negotiate and close strategic agreements that expand Emversity’s skill development footprint. Day-to-day responsibilities include prospecting and outreach, conducting client meetings and presentations, preparing proposals, coordinating with internal teams to design and deliver solutions, and tracking performance against sales and partnership targets.

The manager will also analyze market trends, provide input on product positioning, and represent Emversity at events,



forums, and meetings to enhance brand visibility and collaboration opportunities.

Qualifications

Strong business development, sales, and account management skills, with the ability to build and sustain long-term partnerships.

Experience in education, edtech, training, or skill development sectors, ideally working with universities, employers, or government/industry bodies.

Excellent communication, presentation, and negotiation skills, with the ability to engage diverse stakeholders at different organizational levels.

Analytical and strategic thinking skills, including market research, opportunity assessment, pipeline management, and reporting.

Solid organizational and coordination skills to work cross-functionally with product, operations, and delivery teams.

Comfort with using CRM tools and basic productivity software (e.g., spreadsheets, presentations, word processing) to track and manage activities.

Bachelor’s degree in Business, Management, Marketing, or a related field; a postgraduate degree or MBA is an advantage.

Prior experience in a business development or similar client-facing role, preferably in the Greater Bengaluru Area or comparable markets.

Ability to work on-site, travel within the region as needed, and manage multiple initiatives in a fast-paced environment.

📌 Business Development Manager (Bengaluru)
🏢 emversity
📍 Bengaluru