Company Description Next Education is a SaaS-based, end-to-end education solutions provider focused on the K–12 sector. The company develops technology-driven, learner-centric products such as TeachNext, NextLab, NextCurriculum, and Next Learning Platform, designed to make quality education affordable and accessible for every child. Its solutions support CBSE, ICSE, and 29 state boards in seven major Indian languages, serving over 18,000 schools, 240,000 teachers, and 12 million learners across India and the Middle East.

Backed by in-house R&D; and content development, Next Education offers more than 25,000 learning modules and a world-class integrated platform that streamlines both academic and administrative operations. Headquartered in Hyderabad, India, the organization continues to build new products aimed at transforming the education system for all stakeholders.

Role Description The Business Development Manager role is a full-time, on-site position based in Hyderabad. This role is responsible for identifying, prospecting, and acquiring recent school and institutional partners for Next Education’s SaaS and content solutions, while nurturing long-term relationships with existing clients.

The Business Development

Manager will conduct market research, build and manage a sales pipeline, deliver product presentations and demos, and negotiate commercial terms and contracts.



The role involves collaborating closely with product, marketing, and customer success teams to align solutions with client needs, support pilot implementations, and gather feedback from the field.

The Business Development

Manager will track performance metrics, prepare regular reports, and contribute to strategies that expand Next Education’s presence in key markets.

Qualifications

- Strong business development and B2B sales skills, including lead generation, pipeline management, and deal closure.
- Experience in client relationship management, stakeholder engagement, and account growth within education or SaaS domains.
- Ability to conduct market and competitor analysis, develop go-to-market plans, and identify new business opportunities.
- Excellent communication, presentation, and negotiation skills, with confidence in addressing school leadership and decision-makers.
- Proficiency in using CRM tools, sales reporting, and MS Office or similar productivity software.
- Bachelor’s degree in Business, Marketing, Education, or a related field; MBA or equivalent postgraduate qualification is an advantage.
- Prior experience in edtech, K–12 solutions, or SaaS product sales is strongly preferred.
- Ability to work on-site in Hyderabad, travel as required, and collaborate effectively with cross-functional teams.

📌 Business Development Manager (Hyderabad)
🏢 Next Education
📍 Hyderabad