Business Development Manager – School Expansion

We are looking for a agile, strategic, and highly driven Business Development Manager to lead the expansion and growth initiatives of our educational institution.

The ideal candidate will be responsible for identifying new markets, evaluating expansion opportunities, developing strategic partnerships, and driving the establishment of new school campuses. This role requires strong business acumen, market knowledge, relationship-building skills, and the ability to take an expansion project from initial research and feasibility assessment through planning and execution.

Key Responsibilities

- Identify and evaluate new locations and markets for school expansion.
- Conduct detailed market research, competitor analysis, demographic studies, and feasibility assessments.
- Identify opportunities for establishing new campuses and expanding the institution's presence.
- Develop and execute business development and expansion strategies aligned with the school's long-term vision.
- Research and evaluate potential land, properties, and locations suitable for new campuses.
- Build and maintain relationships with landowners, consultants, education professionals, local stakeholders, business partners, and other key contacts.
- Coordinate with internal teams and external consultants during the campus development and establishment process.
- Prepare business proposals, feasibility reports, expansion plans, and presentations for management.
- Track market trends and identify emerging opportunities in the education sector.




- Support negotiations and commercial discussions related to expansion opportunities.
- Develop a strong network of contacts to facilitate land acquisition, partnerships, approvals, and campus development.
- Monitor expansion projects and ensure that key milestones are achieved within agreed timelines.
- Represent the institution professionally in meetings, negotiations, and external engagements.
- Contribute to the institution's overall growth, brand development, and long-term strategic expansion.

Candidate Profile

We are looking for an individual who is:

- Highly ambitious, proactive, and results-oriented
- Strong in business development, market research, and strategic planning
- An excellent communicator and negotiator
- Well-connected and capable of building strong professional relationships
- Comfortable taking ownership of projects from concept to execution
- Able to identify opportunities and turn them into actionable expansion plans
- Willing to travel extensively for market visits, property evaluation, meetings, and business development activities

Experience & Qualifications
- 5 years of relevant experience preferred, particularly in business development, real estate, education, consulting,



or expansion roles.
- Experience in school/education-sector expansion will be a strong advantage.
- Candidates with experience in new campus development, real estate acquisition, franchise expansion, or institutional expansion are encouraged to apply.
- Bachelor's or Master's degree in Business Administration, Management, Marketing, or a related field preferred.

What We Offer
- Competitive salary — not a constraint for the right candidate
- Performance-based growth opportunities
- A senior and highly responsible role within a growing educational institution
- Chance to play a key role in the expansion and development of new school campuses
- Professional and dynamic working environment

How to Apply

If you are an ambitious business development professional with the vision, network, and ability to drive the expansion of a growing educational institution, we want to hear from you.

Apply now with your updated CV and a brief summary of your relevant experience in business development, school expansion, real estate, or institutional growth.

Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted for an interview.

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Job Type: Full-time

Pay: ₹20,000.00 - ₹35,000.00 per month

Benefits

- Commuter assistance
- Provident Fund

Education:
- Bachelor's (Preferred)

Experience:
- Marketing / Sales: 1 year (Preferred)
- total work: 1 year (Preferred)

Language:
- English (Preferred)

Work Location: In person

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