: Associate Manager/Manager Business Development (Partnership & Channel Growth)

Position Overview The Manager Business Development (Channel Sales) will be responsible for expanding the companys consultant network in INDIA & Abroad to achieve MSM Unifys annual admission targets. This role focuses on identifying, onboarding, and nurturing education consultants across regions, ensuring a steady pipeline of student admissions through strong channel partnerships.

Key Responsibilities (KRAs)

- Channel Expansion
- Identify and onboard new education consultants and admission partners in India and abroad.
- Build and maintain a robust consultant network aligned with MSM Unify’s admission goals.
- Develop strategies to penetrate untapped geographies and niche student segments.

- Performance Management
- Drive consultant productivity by setting transparent admission targets and monitoring performance.
- Provide training, support, and marketing collateral to enable consultants’ success.
- Implement incentive programs to motivate and retain high-performing partners.

- Business Growth
- Achieve annual admission targets by leveraging consultant networks.
- Collaborate with marketing and product teams to design campaigns that support consultant-driven admissions.
- Track market trends and competitor activities to refine channel strategies.

- Relationship Management
- Build long-term,



trust-based relationships with consultants and agencies.
- Act as the primary point of contact for consultants, ensuring smooth communication and issue resolution.
- Represent the company at education fairs, seminars, and networking events to strengthen brand presence.

Qualifications & Experience

- 4–10 years of experience in channel sales, business development, or partnerships within the education or EdTech sector specially in HEI – Online & Offline Admission (Domestic or International).
- Proven track record of building and scaling consultant/admission partner networks.
- Strong understanding of student recruitment, admissions processes, and education markets.
- Excellent communication, negotiation, and relationship management skills.
- MBA or equivalent degree in Marketing, Business, or Education Management preferred.

Key Competencies

- Strategic thinking with execution focus
- Strong networking and partnership-building skills
- Data-driven approach to performance management
- Entrepreneurial mindset with ability to scale operations
- High accountability and target-orientation

Impact of the Role By expanding MSM Unify’s consultant network, the Manager – BD (Channel Sales) will directly contribute to achieving annual admission targets, strengthening market presence, and positioning the company as a trusted partner in global education admissions.

📌 Associate Manager/Manager - Business Development (Ahmedabad)
🏢 MSM Global Education
📍 Ahmedabad