Company Description Sunstone is a higher education services provider that partners with universities and colleges to enhance student employability through industry-aligned programs. Founded in 2019, the organization integrates practical exposure and holistic skill development to prepare learners for modern workplace demands. With 20,000+ learners across 25+ institutions in more than 15 cities, Sunstone focuses on building adaptable and job-ready talent.

Guided by its commitment to #EducationThatWorks, Sunstone works closely with academic partners and industry stakeholders to create future-ready educational experiences for young professionals.

Role Description This is a full-time, on-site Business Development Manager role based in Coimbatore.

The Business Development

Manager will identify and develop new institutional and corporate partnerships, build and maintain strong relationships with key decision-makers, and promote Sunstone’s offerings to drive growth in the region.

Responsibilities include conducting market research, generating and qualifying leads, delivering presentations, negotiating agreements, and ensuring a smooth onboarding process for partners. The role also involves collaborating with internal teams on marketing initiatives, tracking performance metrics,



and providing regular reports and insights to leadership.

The Business Development

Manager is expected to represent Sunstone professionally at events, conferences, and meetings to enhance brand visibility and expand the network.

Qualifications

- Proven business development, sales, or partnership management experience, preferably in education, edtech, or related service sectors.

- Strong relationship-building and stakeholder management skills, with the ability to engage senior decision-makers and institutional leaders.

- Excellent communication, presentation, and negotiation skills, with proficiency in creating and delivering persuasive proposals.

- Ability to conduct market research, analyze data, and develop growth strategies for specific regions or segments.

- Comfort working with targets, KPIs, and CRM or sales tracking tools, with strong organizational and time management skills.

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

- Self-motivated, adaptable, and able to work collaboratively with cross-functional teams in a rapid-paced environment.

- Willingness to travel within the region as needed for meetings, events, and institutional visits.

📌 Business Development Manager (Coimbatore)
🏢 Sunstone
📍 Coimbatore