Company Description Shanti Business School (SBS), established in 2010 as a Corporate Citizenship Initiative of the Chiripal Group of Industries, has quickly built a strong reputation as a distinguished management institute. The school attracts aspirants from across India and transforms them into industry-ready professionals through rigorous, contemporary, and industry-relevant curricula. SBS offers AICTE-approved, two-year full-time PGDM and PGDM-Marketing programs with specializations in Marketing, Finance, HR, and Decision Sciences (Analytics). The campus is known for its diverse student community, innovative teaching, and strong focus on socially responsible leadership. Consistent, progressive placement assistance aligned with industry standards highlights SBS’s commitment to student career outcomes. Role Description The Director of Business Development is a full-time, on-site role based in Ahmedabad, responsible for driving institutional growth and strategic partnerships for Shanti Business School. This role involves identifying and developing current business opportunities, including corporate collaborations, academic alliances, and outreach initiatives that enhance enrollment and brand visibility. The Director will oversee lead generation efforts, create and implement business development plans, and manage key institutional accounts and relationships with industry and academic partners. Daily responsibilities include developing proposals, leading contract negotiations, coordinating with internal stakeholders such as admissions, marketing, and academic teams, and tracking performance against growth targets.



The role also includes representing SBS at events, seminars, and corporate meetings to strengthen the school’s position as a preferred destination for management education. Qualifications
• Proven skills in New Business Development and Lead Generation, with the ability to identify, pursue, and convert growth opportunities for an academic institution.
• Strong Business Planning capabilities, including experience in creating and executing strategic development plans and market expansion initiatives.
• Demonstrated proficiency in Contract Negotiation, with experience handling agreements, MoUs, and partnership contracts with corporate and academic stakeholders.
• Effective Account Management skills, including maintaining long-term relationships, ensuring partner satisfaction, and driving repeat and referral business.
• Relevant experience in business development, institutional partnerships, or corporate relations, preferably in education, training, or services sectors.
• Excellent communication, presentation, and interpersonal skills, with the ability to engage senior stakeholders and represent the institution professionally.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving abilities, with comfort using data and metrics to inform decisions and measure outcomes.
• Master’s degree in Business Administration, Marketing, or a related field is preferred; equivalent experience may be considered.
• Ability to work on-site in Ahmedabad, travel for meetings and events as required, and collaborate effectively with cross-functional teams.

📌 Director of Business Development (Ahmedabad)
🏢 Shanti Business School
📍 Ahmedabad