Individual Contributor

Job Title

Associate Consultant / Partner Growth Supervisors

Date

07-10-2026

Function

University Services

JD written by

Senior Manager

Reporting To

Senior Manager

JD Approved by

COE Lead

Brand

UKCD

Work Location

Hyderabad

About Gus Education India (GEI)

GUS Education India (GEI) is the education arm of Global University Systems, a leading Global Education conglomerate. Established in 2017, GEI boasts a portfolio of over 35 Institutions and collaborates with prestigious universities and institutions worldwide, offering educational services that enhance their operations and impact.

Nature of The Job

This role holds the level 5 position in organization hierarchy reporting to a Senior Manager in GEI and works closely with the Business Development Director, UKCD and ensures constant alignment of group policy and processes. The ideal candidate will have experience in partner relationship management, performance tracking, opportunity identification, stakeholder engagement and operational coordination

Job Purpose To drive sustainable partner growth by managing partner relationships, monitoring performance, identifying opportunities and coordinating with internal teams to deliver agreed growth objectives.

The role will act as a key point of contact for assigned partners, ensuring timely follow-up, effective communication, issue resolution and conversion of identified opportunities into measurable business outcomes.

Organizational Structure

Key Accountability

Actions

Partner Relationship Management

Manage day-to-day relationships with assigned partners and key stakeholders.

Maintain regular communication and follow up on agreed actions and opportunities.

Understand partner needs, challenges and growth priorities.

Build strong, skilled and long-term partner relationships.

Partner Growth & Business Development

Identify opportunities to increase partner volumes, engagement and business performance.

Support development and execution of partner growth plans.

Track opportunities from identification through to closure.





Work with internal teams to convert partner opportunities into measurable outcomes

Partner Performance Management

Monitor partner performance against agreed KPIs, targets and business plans.

Analyse performance trends and identify gaps, risks and opportunities.

Conduct regular partner performance reviews and recommend improvement actions.

Track agreed actions and ensure timely closure

Stakeholder & Operational Coordination

Coordinate with Admissions, Marketing, Operations, Compliance and other relevant teams to support partner requirements.

Ensure partner queries and operational issues are resolved within agreed timelines.

Facilitate communication between partners and internal stakeholders.

Escalate critical issues and risks to the appropriate management level

Reporting & Insights

Maintain accurate partner and opportunity data in relevant systems.

Prepare regular partner performance and growth reports.

Provide insights on partner trends, opportunities, risks and performance.

Support management with data-driven recommendations.

Partner Engagement & Continuous Improvement

Support partner meetings, business reviews, engagement activities and initiatives.

Gather partner feedback and identify opportunities to improve the partner experience.

Identify process gaps affecting partner performance and recommend improvements.

Share best practices and successful partner strategies across the team

Desired Profile

Qualification

Bachelor's degree in Business Management, Marketing, Education, International Business or a related field.

Relevant experience may be considered in lieu of formal qualifications.

Skills

Strong relationship-building and stakeholder management skills.

Commercial awareness with a focus on growth and business outcomes.

Strong communication,



negotiation and presentation skills.

Good analytical and problem-solving abilities.

Ability to manage multiple partners, priorities and deadlines.

Solid follow-up, ownership and accountability.

Proficiency in CRM, reporting and productivity tools.

Ability to work collaboratively across multiple functions

Relevant

Experience

3–5 years of experience in partner management, business development, account management, sales or a similar role Experience managing institutional, education, recruitment or channel partners is desirable.

Experience working with KPIs, targets and partner performance metrics.

Experience in international education or student recruitment would be an advantage.

Experience using CRM systems and data-driven reporting is desirable.

GUS Values

- The expectation is that employees will maintain the values of the Group and will comply with the code of conduct as well as equality, diversity, health, and safety policies of the company.
- GEI is an equal opportunity employer and encourages applicants from diverse backgrounds to apply

Benefits

- At GUS Education India, GEI we truly believe that diverse culture, backgrounds, and experiences drive innovation.
- This role is a full-time position with a competitive salary and benefits package.
- The company offers comprehensive medical insurance to its employees, which includes hospitalization, accidental insurance, term insurance and Gratuity, which is over and above the compensation.
- To make the daily commute easier, safer, and less stressful, the company provides cab facilities to its employees to and from the workplace within 30 kilometers radius.
- The company acknowledges the importance of mental and physical well-being and the need for rest and relaxation. Workdays are Monday to Friday and a comprehensive leave package for employee well-being is offered, which includes 5 days of medical leave, 5 days of casual leave, 24 days of earned leave, 1 day of Happiness Leave, apart from 10 days of statutory leave, totaling to 45 days’ time off in a year.

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