Company Description Smart Adventures Limited provides customized solutions that help universities worldwide recruit and enroll international students more effectively. The company combines cutting-edge technology, data-driven insights, and robust industry connections to create tailored recruitment strategies for each partner institution.

Its vision is to empower universities to expand their global reach, enhance academic programs, and improve outcomes for students worldwide. The team is made up of experienced, education-focused professionals who understand the challenges faced by universities and international students and deliver services that address their specific needs.

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Adventures is committed to being a trusted, long-term partner for institutions seeking to grow and diversify their student populations.

Role Description This is a full-time Business Development Manager role based in Hyderabad, structured as a hybrid position that combines on-site work with some flexibility to work from home.

The Business Development

Manager will identify and develop new agent partnerships, manage existing client relationships, and promote Smart Adventures’ Universities to prospective institutional clients. Day-to-day responsibilities include prospecting and qualifying leads, conducting meetings and presentations (online and in person), preparing agreements, and negotiating contracts aligned with business objectives.



The role involves collaborating with internal teams to design customized recruitment solutions, tracking performance using data and CRM tools, and providing regular business reports and forecasts.

The Business Development

Manager will also represent the company at relevant events, maintain up-to-date market and competitor knowledge, and contribute to continuous improvement of business development processes.

Qualifications

- Strong business development and sales skills, including lead generation, relationship management, and contract negotiation.
- Experience in client-facing roles within education, international recruitment, or related service industries.
- Proficiency with CRM systems, data analysis, and reporting tools to track pipelines and performance.
- Excellent written and verbal communication skills, with the ability to present complex solutions clearly to diverse stakeholders.
- Ability to work independently, manage multiple priorities, and collaborate effectively in a hybrid work environment.
- Bachelor’s degree in Business, Marketing, Education, or a related field; an advanced degree is an advantage.
- Understanding of international higher education markets and student recruitment challenges is highly beneficial.
- Willingness to travel for client meetings, events, and conferences as required.

📌 Business Development Manager (Hyderabad)
🏢 Smart Adventures
📍 Hyderabad