Director – Sales & Business Development (Schools & Colleges)Council for Digital Safety and Wellbeing (CDSW)

Location: Hyderabad | Full time, on-site

Company DescriptionThe Council for Digital Safety and Wellbeing (CDSW) is a national platform advancing safety, ethics, privacy, trust, and societal wellbeing in an increasingly digital and AI-driven world.

Through learning, dialogue, and collaboration, CDSW equips institutions, communities, and individuals to address challenges such as misinformation, deepfakes, data misuse, and automation-related risks. We work to build resilient digital communities and help people engage with technology safely and responsibly.

Role DescriptionCDSW is seeking a Director – Sales & Business Development to lead growth across schools and colleges. Based in Hyderabad, this role will build institutional partnerships, develop current business opportunities, and lead a sales team to achieve revenue and expansion goals.

The ideal candidate combines a strong sales track record with an understanding of how educational institutions evaluate, approve, and adopt new programs.

Key Responsibilities

- Develop and execute a sales and business development strategy for schools and colleges.
- Identify prospective institutions, generate qualified leads, and manage the sales cycle from initial engagement to closure.
- Build relationships with school leaders, principals, college management, academic heads, and institutional decision-makers.
- Present CDSW’s programs through meetings, demonstrations, and proposals tailored to institutional needs.
- Negotiate commercial terms and establish long-term institutional partnerships.
- Recruit,



mentor, and lead a sales team with clear targets and accountability.
- Manage sales operations, including CRM tracking, pipeline reviews, forecasting, and performance reporting.
- Coordinate with program and delivery teams to ensure a smooth handover and successful implementation.
- Identify opportunities for renewals, program expansion, and referrals.
- Track market developments and institutional feedback to strengthen CDSW’s offerings and outreach.

Qualifications
- Proven experience in sales, business development, and sales operations, with a track record of achieving revenue targets.
- Experience leading and developing sales teams.
- Ability to build and execute strategic business plans.
- Strong lead generation, negotiation, presentation, and relationship-building skills.
- Experience managing institutional sales cycles involving multiple stakeholders.
- Strong planning skills and the ability to coordinate with internal teams.
- Bachelor’s degree in Business, Marketing, or a related field; MBA preferred.
- Experience selling to schools, colleges, educational networks, or within the education technology sector is preferred.
- An interest in digital safety, responsible technology use, and education.

Why Join CDSW?Help bring digital safety and wellbeing education to schools and colleges while building a growing institutional business. This role offers the opportunity to lead a team, shape partnerships, and contribute to a mission with lasting social value. Apply or Contact Us
- Send your CV and a brief overview of your relevant sales and leadership experience to [email protected].

📌 Director – Sales & Business Development (Schools & Colleges) (Hyderabad)
🏢 Council for Digital Safety and Wellbeing (CDSW)
📍 Hyderabad