Role: Senior Manager- Growth & Partnerships [Education], Bengaluru / Hyderabad / Ahmedabad / Mumbai

Experience: 6-10 years

Salary: Up to10-12 LPA

Note: Please mention your preferred location.

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About the role:

We are looking for an ambitious, bold, and strategic Senior Manager – Growth & Partnerships to drive our expansion and scale our reach exponentially. In this role, you will lead our growth strategy as a "1-person army," taking full ownership of identifying, acquiring, and nurturing high-impact strategic institutional partnerships.

Key responsibilities

- Partnership Acquisition & Strategy: Design and execute the complete partner acquisition strategy to identify and onboard strategic partners, including non-profit foundations, CSR trusts, and school chains.
- Growth Ownership: Act as a single-point leader and decision-maker for growth initiatives, determining partner selection criteria, engagement models, and contract durations.
- Commercial & Financial Management: Take accountability for pricing decisions, revenue collection, and contract agreements.
- Relationship & On-Ground Engagement: Proactively build long-term relationships with partner leadership; spend time on the ground to understand partner needs and operational realities.
- Target Accountability:



Take complete ownership of hitting ambitious growth targets established in alignment with the CEO.

Qualifications & Experience:

- Work Experience: 6–10 years of proven results in growth, business development, and strategic partnerships, preferably within the education or social development sectors.
- Language Proficiency: Fluency in both English and Hindi is essential.
- Ecosystem Knowledge: Deep understanding of the K-12 education ecosystem and key stakeholders (teachers, students, school management, foundation leaders).
- Sales & Influence: Strong consultative sales mindset centered on building win-win, long-term partnerships rather than hard-selling.
- Communication & Mobility: Superior written and verbal communication skills, with confidence presenting to senior executive leadership and a willingness to travel nationally for meetings.
- Project Management & Problem Solving: Demonstrated ability to manage complex projects, utilize data to inform decisions, and adapt in a rapid-evolving environment.

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Hiring Note: Applications will be reviewed on rolling basis. This job is first on October 13, 2026 on Ground Zero For any questions, ping us on WhatsApp chat: +91-(phone hidden)

📌 Senior Manager- Growth & Partnerships [Education], Bengaluru / Hyderabad / Ahmedabad / Mumbai
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