Business Development & Marketing Manager β Bengaluru
Future Varsity Education Group | Bengaluru | Full-Time | Immediate Joiners Preferred
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Are you an MBA with a flair for marketing, relationship-building and smart execution? Do you want to work with one of India's most respected university brands and make a real impact in the education sector?
Future Varsity Education Group is hiring a Business Development & Marketing Manager for Bengaluru. This is your opportunity to own a market, build an institutional network that lasts a lifetime, and grow with a brand that is expanding nationally.
β Attractive Remuneration β Among the Best in the Education Industry β
ABOUT FUTURE VARSITY EDUCATION GROUP
Future Varsity is one of India's most dynamic creative and qualified education institutions, operating seven campuses across Mumbai with nine distinctive brand verticals and a community of over 7,500 students. Our programmes span:
βΊ Sports Management
βΊ Event Management & PR
βΊ Fashion Designing
βΊ Interior Designing
βΊ Integrative Nutrition & Dietetics
βΊ Finance & Accountancy
βΊ Business Administration with AI
βΊ Modelling & Grooming
βΊ Allied creative and professional disciplines
All our undergraduate and postgraduate degree programmes are affiliated to the University of Mumbai β one of India's largest and most respected universities β ensuring nationally recognised, career-ready qualifications for our students.
As we enter an exciting phase of national growth, we are building a dedicated Business Development & Marketing team to take the University of Mumbai's new-age, career-focused graduation programmes to students across India's top metros. We are now looking for a driven professional to lead our expansion in Bengaluru & South India.
WHY THIS ROLE IS A CAREER-DEFINING OPPORTUNITY
This is not just a job β it is your chance to become the face of one of India's most respected university affiliations in Bengaluru. As a Business Development & Marketing Manager at Future Varsity, you will:
β¦ Build an influential network spanning premium K-12 schools and education consultants in Bengaluru
β¦ Drive marketing campaigns for a target-rich student segment across digital and on-ground platforms
β¦ Gain direct visibility with the National Director and senior leadership from day one
β¦ Carve out a high-impact identity in India's fast-growing higher education ecosystem
β¦ Follow a clear career ladder: Manager β Senior Manager β Regional Head β National Leadership
If you are an MBA with ambition, social confidence and a results mindset β this role will define the next chapter of your career.
POSITION DETAILS
Role : Business Development & Marketing Manager
Location : Bengaluru
Employment Type : Full-Time, Permanent
Qualification : MBA (Mandatory)
Experience : 3β7 Years
Joining : Immediate (Preference for candidates available at short notice)
Reports To : National Director
THE ROLE
As the Business Development & Marketing Manager for Bengaluru & South India, you will own your regional market end-to-end β from building a robust network of educational consultants and agents to forging direct relationships with premium K-12 schools, executing targeted marketing campaigns,
and taking full accountability of your regional admissions pipeline. Reporting directly to the National Director, this is a relationship-driven, marketing-led role with significant scope for professional growth.
KEY RESPONSIBILITIES
β Business Development β Agent & Consultant Network
βΊ Identify, onboard and develop a strong network of educational consultants and counselling centres across Bengaluru and key cities in the region
βΊ Build productive, long-term relationships with agents β from contracting and onboarding to ongoing support and performance reviews
βΊ Conduct regular partner meetings and briefing sessions to ensure the network is equipped to represent University of Mumbai programmes effectively
βΊ Provide partners with comprehensive marketing support β collaterals, digital assets and campaign toolkits targeted at Grade 11 and 12 students
βΊ Ensure all partner contracts are in place and current; maintain a structured, up-to-date partner database
βΊ Track partner performance against enrolment targets and drive accountability through regular reviews
β Marketing β K-12 School Outreach & Institutional Partnerships
βΊ Build a direct network of premium K-12 schools in Bengaluru; establish working relationships with principals, career counsellors and college counselling coordinators
βΊ Present University of Mumbai's new-age, career-focused graduation programmes as aspirational choices for Grade 11 and 12 students
βΊ Organise and lead career guidance presentations, workshops and Q&A; sessions at schools for student and parent audiences
βΊ Represent Future Varsity at education fairs, school events and career forums across the region
βΊ Manage all school partnership agreements, documentation and renewal timelines
βΊ Maintain regular communication with school counsellors to stay top-of-mind during the annual admissions season
β Marketing β Digital & Social Media
βΊ Manage social media marketing for the regional partner network β coordinating content and activating platforms such as WhatsApp, Instagram and LinkedIn to reach the target student segment
βΊ Support partners in creating and sharing digital content that drives student enquiries and engagement
βΊ Monitor digital campaign performance; use analytics to assess reach, engagement and lead quality
βΊ Leverage Generative AI tools to create high-quality presentations, content, reports and communications efficiently
β Admissions Pipeline & Business Analytics
βΊ Take full ownership of the regional admissions pipeline β from lead generation through partner and school networks to enquiry, counselling, application and final enrolment
βΊ Set and track monthly enrolment targets in coordination with the National Director
βΊ Maintain accurate records of leads, prospects, pipeline status and conversions in CRM and Excel-based systems
βΊ Prepare and present regular analytical reports, projections and regional MIS to the National Director
βΊ Manage regional marketing budgets; track expenditure and report on ROI
βΊ Submit timely daily and weekly activity reports covering meetings, school visits, partner interactions and pipeline updates
β Stakeholder & Cross-Functional Coordination
βΊ Work closely with internal teams β Marketing, Academic Counselling, Admissions, Operations, Finance and HR β for smooth student onboarding
βΊ Coordinate with the central marketing team to ensure localised campaign materials are deployed ahead of each admissions cycle
βΊ Share regional market insights and partner feedback in national BD strategy reviews
βΊ Act as the primary regional point of contact for all institutional partners
WHAT WE ARE LOOKING FOR
β MBA from a recognised institution β mandatory qualification for this role
β 3β7 years of experience in business development, marketing or institutional partnerships β preferably in education, EdTech or professional services
β Robust understanding of the K-12 school ecosystem and how school counselling departments engage with universities
β Demonstrated ability to build and manage partner or channel networks with measurable outcomes
β Excellent communication and presentation skills β confident in front of students, parents, school faculty and institutional leadership
β Highly social and personable, with the ability to build credibility and trust quickly in new professional settings
β Social media savvy β practical experience with WhatsApp outreach, Instagram campaigns and digital lead generation for a young adult audience
β Proficient in MS Excel for pipeline management, data analysis and reporting
β Active user of Generative AI tools (ChatGPT, Gemini, Canva AI, etc.) to drive productivity and output quality
β Comfortable with regular field engagement β meeting school counsellors, attending education events and visiting partners within Bengaluru and nearby cities
β Self-motivated, organised and target-driven β able to manage multiple relationships independently
β Available to join immediately or at short notice β preference given to candidates who can start quickly
WHY JOIN FUTURE VARSITY?
* Carry the credibility of the University of Mumbai into every school, institution and student conversation in Bengaluru
* Be a founding member of a national Business Development team with direct access to senior leadership
* Build a professional network in Bengaluru that spans premium schools, consultants and institutional leaders β for life
* Work in a high-growth, entrepreneurial environment where your results directly shape national expansion
* Clear career progression: BD & Marketing Manager --> Regional Head β National Leadership
* Remuneration among the best in the education industry β structured to attract and retain top talent
HOW TO APPLY
Send your CV to:
[email protected]
Subject line: BDM Application β Bengaluru
Or apply directly via this LinkedIn posting.
We look forward to hearing from you.
Future Varsity Education Group
www.futurevarsity.org
Affiliated to the University of Mumbai
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Pay: βΉ50,000.00 - βΉ80,000.00 per month
Work Location: In person
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