About Eaton Business School

Eaton Business School (EBS) is a UK-registered organization serving working professionals from 116+ nationalities. We deliver postgraduate management programmes - MBA, EMBA, DBA, and international partner qualifications - to a global cohort of learners who study in the evenings while running businesses, leading teams, and building lives during the day. Our India operations serve as a key gateway for learners across the South Asian subcontinent, and our Coimbatore office anchors our presence in Tamil Nadu and the wider south of India.

The Prospect

We are looking for a Branch Manager to lead our Coimbatore office end-to-end - its people, its numbers, and its student experience. This is a full P&L; role with real accountability. You will own the branch's revenue targets, lead a small but capable team, build relationships with corporates and community partners in the region, and be the visible face of EBS to learners and stakeholders in Coimbatore.

The role reports to the Business Head at our UAE headquarters, with regular strategic touchpoints with the CEO. You will be trusted to run the branch with autonomy, backed by a global HR, marketing, and academic infrastructure that already supports our other locations.

What You Will Do

1.Business leadership & P&L; ownership

- Own the full P&L; of the Coimbatore branch - revenue, cost, and margin.
- Set and deliver quarterly and annual enrolment and revenue targets in coordination with the Business Head.
- Plan and manage the branch operating budget, capex where required, and monthly variance reviews.
- Report monthly on branch performance to HQ with a clear read on pipeline, conversion, cost, and risks.

2. Admissions & student growth

- Lead the local admissions function - from lead generation through counselling to enrolment closure - for the full EBS programme portfolio.
- Build a healthy, forecastable pipeline through direct channels (walk-ins, referrals) and partner channels (corporate tie-ups, community events).
- Ensure counselling conversations reflect EBS's honest, empowering tone - no over-promising, no pressure tactics.
- Own the local student experience post-enrolment, from onboarding through to graduation, in partnership with the academic and student support teams.

3.Team leadership

- Lead, develop, and retain the Coimbatore team - admissions counsellors, administrative staff, and business support.
- Hire for open positions in coordination with HR, in line with EBS's standing recruitment framework.
- Set individual KPIs, conduct regular one-to-ones, and run annual performance reviews using the organisation's standard KPI framework.




- Build a positive branch culture that reflects EBS values and supports team wellbeing.

4.Business development & partnerships

- Build corporate partnerships in Coimbatore and the wider Tamil Nadu region for corporate learner enrolments and executive education engagements.
- Represent EBS at local industry events, employer forums, and academic partner meetings.
- Grow the alumni community in the region and use it as a channel for referrals and brand advocacy.
- Coordinate with the marketing team at HQ on local campaigns, positioning, and event execution.

5.Operations, compliance & governance

- Manage the day-to-day operations of the Coimbatore office - facility, IT, vendor relationships, and general administration.
- Ensure adherence to applicable Indian statutory requirements (Shops & Establishment Act - Tamil Nadu, Professional Tax, GST on locally-billed services, and other state-level rules where they apply).
- Uphold EBS's data protection standards under the Digital Personal Data Protection Act, 2023 (DPDP Act), including responsible handling of student and employee data.
- Follow EBS policies, escalate exceptions transparently, and represent the branch honestly in all internal reviews.

6.Stakeholder management

- Build strong working relationships with corporate partners, universities, employer bodies, and community stakeholders in the region.
- Serve as the primary local point of contact for students, parents, and alumni for escalations and significant queries.
- Maintain constructive engagement with local authorities and regulators as required.

Qualifications

- Bachelor's degree required; a Master's in Business Administration (MBA / PGDM) is strongly preferred.
- Additional certifications in sales leadership, marketing, or general management are advantageous.

Experience

- Minimum 8 to 10 years of total skilled experience.
- At least 3 to 5 years leading a branch, business unit, or team with direct P&L; accountability.
- Track record of consistently delivering revenue and growth targets in an education, executive education, professional training, or comparable service industry.
- Experience in a Tier-2 city operation is a strong advantage.
- Exposure to international or multi-jurisdictional organisations is a plus but not essential.





Skills & competencies - must-have

- Business acumen with a working understanding of a P&L;, unit economics, and cost management.
- Strong sales and business development orientation - comfortable owning targets and closing enrolments.
- Team leadership experience with a warm but firm management style; genuinely enjoys developing people.
- Fluent English and Tamil; working knowledge of Hindi is advantageous.
- Comfortable with digital tools - CRM systems, MS Teams and Office, analytics dashboards, and standard admissions technology.
- Ability to work collaboratively across time zones with a UAE-based leadership team.
- Personal integrity, discretion with confidential information, and comfort operating with autonomy.

Nice to have

- Familiarity with the executive education / part-time postgraduate market in South India.
- Existing corporate network in Coimbatore, Chennai, Bangalore, or wider Tamil Nadu.
- Exposure to UK or UAE-headquartered education providers, or to international qualifications frameworks (e.g. Scottish Qualifications Authority).
- Experience with corporate B2B sales in the training and education space.

What We Offer

- A senior, autonomy-rich role at the heart of EBS's India growth strategy.
- Compensation aligned with role, experience, and the local market, with a performance-linked variable component.
- Full statutory benefits per Indian labour law - Provident Fund (EPF Act 1952), Gratuity (Payment of Gratuity Act 1972), Employees' State Insurance where applicable, and statutory leave - plus discretionary benefits per EBS policy.
- Structured performance-review framework, individual development plan, and support for continued professional growth.
- Global exposure through regular engagement with the UAE-based leadership team and peer branch managers across other markets.
- A culture that takes the work seriously without taking itself too seriously.

How to Apply

Please email your CV, along with a brief note on why this role is a fit for where you are in your career, to the Human Resources team at [email protected]. Applications will be reviewed on a rolling basis. Shortlisted candidates will progress through a screening conversation with HR, followed by discussions with the Business Head and the CEO. We aim to keep the process focused and respectful of your time.

Eaton Business School is an equal opportunity employer. We do not discriminate on grounds of religion, race, caste, sex, descent, place of birth, or residence, in line with applicable Indian labour and constitutional protections. Applications from all qualified candidates are welcome.

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