Associate Manager Business Development (Partnership & Channel Growth)

Company: MSM Unify

Department: Business Development / Channel Sales

Experience: 4–10 Years

Industry: Education / EdTech

Employment Type: Full time

Job Location: Pune

About MSM Unify

MSM Unify is an international education platform focused on connecting students with educational opportunities through a global network of education partners and institutions.

Job Summary

MSM Unify is looking for a results-oriented Associate Manager – Business Development (Partnership & Channel Growth) to expand and strengthen its education consultant network across India and international markets.

The role will focus on identifying, onboarding, and nurturing education consultants and admission partners to drive student admissions and achieve the company's annual admission targets. The ideal candidate should have experience in channel sales, business development, or partnerships within the education or EdTech sector, with a proven ability to build and scale consultant networks.

Key Responsibilities

1. Channel Expansion

- Identify and onboard new education consultants and admission partners across India and international markets.
- Build and maintain a robust consultant network aligned with MSM Unify's admission goals.
- Develop strategies to penetrate untapped geographies and niche student segments.

1. Consultant Performance Management

- Set clear admission targets and monitor consultant productivity and performance.
- Provide training, support,



and marketing collateral to enable consultants to achieve their targets.
- Implement incentive programs to motivate and retain high-performing partners.

1. Business Development and Growth

- Drive annual student admission targets by leveraging the education consultant network.
- Collaborate with marketing and product teams to develop campaigns that support consultant-driven admissions.
- Track market trends and competitor activities to refine channel growth strategies.

1. Partnership and Relationship Management

- Build long-term, trust-based relationships with education consultants and agencies.
- Act as the primary point of contact for consultants, ensuring effective communication and timely issue resolution.
- Represent the company at education fairs, seminars, and networking events to strengthen brand presence and develop new partnerships.

Required Qualifications and Experience

- 4–10 years of experience in channel sales, business development, or partnerships within the education or EdTech sector.
- Experience in higher education institution (HEI) admissions, covering online and offline admission models in domestic or international markets.
- Proven track record of building and scaling education consultant or admission partner networks.
- Strong understanding of student recruitment, admission processes, and education markets.
- Excellent communication, negotiation, networking, and relationship management skills.
- MBA or an equivalent degree in Marketing, Business, or Education Management is preferred.

📌 Associate Manager, Business Development (Partnership & Channel Growth (Pune)
🏢 MSM Global Education
📍 Pune