Company Description The Knowledge Review is a leading education-focused media house dedicated to transforming the way education is perceived and communicated through creative media solutions. Guided by the tagline “Education. Innovation. Success,” the organization highlights the achievements, insights, and best practices of educational leaders and institutions worldwide. Its flagship magazine serves as a key reference for professionals and enthusiasts in the education sector, offering in-depth success stories, actionable insights, and thought leadership. With a growing community of hundreds of thousands of subscribers and education professionals, The Knowledge Review provides a cooperative platform where ideas flourish. In addition to publishing, the organization delivers strategic public relations, brand-building, and audience engagement services that help education leaders and institutions amplify their mission and impact. Role Description This is a full-time, on-site role based in Pune City for a Senior Business Development Manager. The person in this role will lead business growth initiatives by identifying new opportunities, building strategic partnerships, and expanding the organization’s presence among educational institutions, edtech companies, and related stakeholders. Day-to-day responsibilities include prospecting and qualifying leads, conducting client meetings and presentations, developing proposals, and negotiating contracts to meet revenue and growth targets. The Senior Business Development Manager will collaborate closely with editorial, marketing, and PR teams to align commercial offerings with content and campaigns,



and to design integrated media and communication solutions for clients. The role also involves analyzing market trends, maintaining key account relationships, tracking performance metrics, and providing regular reports and insights to senior leadership to support strategic decision-making. Qualifications
• Ability to drive business growth through market research, lead generation, pipeline management, and strategic account development.
• Strong relationship-building and stakeholder management skills, with experience engaging senior leaders at educational institutions and organizations.
• Proficiency in sales planning, proposal development, negotiation, and closing deals, ideally within media, education, or B2B services.
• Experience collaborating with marketing and PR teams to design integrated solutions, brand campaigns, and audience engagement strategies.
• Excellent communication, presentation, and interpersonal skills, with the ability to convey complex ideas clearly and persuasively.
• Solid analytical and reporting abilities, including comfort with using CRM tools, sales dashboards, and data to inform decisions.
• Proven experience in a senior business development, sales, or partnership role (typically 6–8+ years), preferably in media, publishing, education, or related industries.
• Bachelor’s degree in Business, Marketing, Communications, or a related field; a postgraduate qualification is an advantage.
• Demonstrated capacity to work on-site, manage multiple priorities, and meet ambitious targets in a fast-paced, growth-oriented environment.

📌 Senior Business Development Manager (Pune)
🏢 The Knowledge Review
📍 Pune