Job Description

LIFE Educare is looking for Manager-Business Development for Bangalore,KN

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Interested candidates can mail their profile at [email protected] or reach me at (phone hidden).

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About the Role

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We are looking for an experienced Manager – Business Development from the K–12 education domain to drive business growth, build strategic relationships with schools and education institutions, and identify new opportunities for the organisation.

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The ideal candidate should have a strong understanding of the K–12 school ecosystem , excellent relationship-building skills, and a proven track record in business development, sales, partnerships, or client acquisition.

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Key Responsibilities

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1. Business Development & Growth

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- Identify and develop new business opportunities across the K–12 education sector.
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- Build a strong pipeline of prospective schools, education groups, and institutional clients.
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- Generate leads through networking, market research, referrals, conferences, and industry events.
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- Develop and execute strategies to achieve business development and revenue targets.
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- Expand the organisation's presence across identified geographies.
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2. School & Client Relationship Management

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- Build and maintain relationships with school promoters, trustees, management teams, principals, and senior leadership .
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- Understand client requirements and recommend relevant solutions/services.
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- Conduct meetings, presentations, and solution discussions with prospective clients.
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- Manage the complete sales cycle—from lead generation and qualification to proposal, negotiation, and closure.
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- Maintain long-term relationships with existing clients and identify opportunities for repeat business and upselling.
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3. Market Intelligence

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- Track developments, trends, and emerging opportunities within the K–12 education sector.
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- Identify potential school groups, upcoming schools, expansion projects, and education ventures.
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- Monitor competitor offerings and market positioning.
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- Provide regular market insights and business development reports to management.
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4. Strategic Partnerships

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- Explore and establish partnerships with schools, education groups, consultants, and other relevant stakeholders.
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- Represent the organisation at education conferences, networking events, and industry forums.
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- Develop strategic relationships that contribute to long-term business growth.
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5. Proposal & Commercial Management

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- Work closely with internal teams to prepare proposals, presentations, and commercial offerings.
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- Participate in commercial discussions and negotiations with prospective clients.
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- Ensure timely follow-up and closure of opportunities.
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- Maintain accurate records of leads, opportunities, proposals, and closures through CRM/MIS.
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Key Performance Indicators (KPIs)

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- New leads and qualified opportunities generated
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- Number of school/institutional accounts acquired
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- Revenue generated against targets
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- Conversion rate from lead to closure
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- Client retention and repeat business
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- Number and value of strategic partnerships developed
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- Expansion into recent markets/geographies
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Desired Candidate Profile

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- 5–8 years of experience in Business Development, Sales, Partnerships, or Client Acquisition.
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- Mandatory/Preferred: Experience in the K–12 education sector .
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- Experience working with schools, school groups, education companies, or education service providers will be an advantage.
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- Strong understanding of the Indian K–12 education landscape.
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- Excellent communication, presentation, negotiation, and relationship-management skills.
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- Strong commercial orientation with the ability to independently manage the sales cycle.
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- Willingness to travel extensively for client meetings and business development activities.
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- Strong networking and stakeholder-management capabilities.
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Educational Qualification

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- Bachelor's degree in any discipline.
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- MBA/PGDM in Sales, Marketing, Business Development, or Education Management would be an advantage.
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Experience

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5–8 years | K–12 Education preferred

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Regards

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Priya

📌 Business Development Manager (Bengaluru)
🏢 Life Educare - India's Leading School Consulting & Management Company
📍 Bengaluru