Company Description North South Foundation – India (NSF India) is a nonprofit organization dedicated to expanding educational opportunities for economically disadvantaged yet academically accomplished students. Through its scholarship program, NSF India has supported nearly 20,000 students with scholarships worth Rs. 36 crores over the past decade, enabling aspiring engineers, doctors, and diploma holders across the country.

The foundation also runs a Creative Learning and Leadership Initiative that offers free, competency-based assessments to government schools, encouraging curiosity and critical thinking beyond rote learning.

Covering

English, Science, and Mathematics for grades 3 to 12, the program currently supports 1,250 schools and over 2 lakh students, with plans to scale online assessments to 5 lakh students and enhance learning resources. NSF India empowers students with real-world skills and provides educators with actionable insights to improve outcomes, driving long-term impact in education.

Job Title:

Sales Lead – Competency-Based Assessments

Location:

Hyderabad, India

Organization:

North South Foundation (NSF)

Sector:

Education | Assessment | School Partnerships

Employment Type:

Full-time

About North South Foundation

North South Foundation (NSF) is a nonprofit organization dedicated to promoting educational excellence and equity across India and the United States. In Hyderabad, NSF is pioneering Competency-Based Assessments (CBA) tailored for premium private schools, aligning with NEP 2020 and global best practices. Our mission is to foster deep learning,



critical thinking, and real-world readiness among students.

Role Overview

As Sales Lead, you will be the face of NSF’s assessment initiatives in Hyderabad. You’ll drive strategic outreach, build trusted relationships with school leadership, and lead the adoption of our Competency-Based Assessment solutions across premium private schools.

Key Responsibilities

Strategic Sales & Outreach

- Identify and engage premium private schools in Hyderabad aligned with NSF’s mission.
- Develop and execute a localized sales strategy to expand adoption of CBA solutions.
- Represent NSF at education forums, school leadership events, and academic conferences.

Partnership Development

- Build and nurture long-term relationships with school principals, academic coordinators, and decision-makers.
- Customize assessment solutions to meet school-specific needs.
- Lead negotiations and finalize partnership agreements with transparency and professionalism.

Pipeline & Performance Management

- Maintain a robust sales pipeline using CRM tools.
- Track and report KPIs including lead conversion, retention, and revenue growth.




- Provide market insights and feedback to internal teams for continuous improvement.

Collaboration & Thought Leadership

- Work closely with NSF’s academic and operations teams to align offerings with school expectations.
- Contribute to marketing campaigns, case studies, and success stories.
- Stay updated on CBSE, ICSE, IB, and NEP 2020 developments relevant to Hyderabad schools.

Qualifications & Experience

- Bachelor’s degree (Master’s preferred) in Education, Business, or related field.
- 5+ years of experience in B2B sales, preferably in education, ed-tech, or assessment services
- Proven track record of engaging premium schools and closing high-value deals.
- Strong understanding of Indian school systems and progressive pedagogies.
- Excellent communication, negotiation, and presentation skills.
- Passion for educational equity and systemic transformation.

Preferred Attributes

- Experience working with NGOs or mission-driven organizations.
- Familiarity with Competency-Based Education and Assessment frameworks.
- Network within CBSE, ICSE, IB, or Cambridge-affiliated schools.
- Multilingual fluency (English + Telugu/Hindi) is a plus.

What We Offer

- Chance to shape the future of education.
- Collaborative, purpose-driven work culture.
- Competitive compensation with performance incentives.
- Professional development and learning opportunities.

How to Apply? Interested candidates can send their resume and a brief cover letter to [email protected] with the subject line: Sales Lead – Competency-Based Assessments.

📌 Sales Lead (Hyderabad)
🏢 North South Foundation - India
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