About IKIGAI School of AI

IKIGAI School of AI is a leading AI and future-skills organization working with universities, corporates, government institutions, and training partners to build future-ready talent. Through industry-aligned programs, Centers of Excellence, AI Labs, faculty development initiatives, and workforce transformation projects, we are helping organizations and learners become AI-native.

About the Role

Open Positions1. Business Development Manager - Franchise Expansion & Strategic Partnerships

Experience : 8-12 Years

Key Responsibilities:

- Identify and onboard franchise partners.
- Drive strategic partnerships and business growth initiatives.
- Build relationships with educational institutions, training organizations, and ecosystem partners.
- Manage the complete partnership lifecycle from prospecting to closure.
- Represent IKIGAI at industry events and networking forums.

1. Senior Manager - University Training & Academic Partnerships

Experience : 10+ Years

Key Responsibilities:

- Build relationships with Vice Chancellors, Directors, Deans, Registrars, and Placement Heads.
- Establish strategic partnerships with universities and higher education institutions.
- Drive adoption of industry-integrated training and certification programs.
- Support the launch of AI Labs, Centers of Excellence, Faculty Development Programs, and student skilling initiatives.




- Contribute to long-term institutional growth and engagement.

Required Qualifications

- Proven experience in Business Development, Institutional Sales, University Relations, Academic Partnerships, Franchise Sales, or Partnership Development.
- Strong communication, presentation, and negotiation skills.
- Experience working with Education, EdTech, Training, Consulting, or Higher Education organizations.
- Ability to build and manage relationships with senior stakeholders.
- Willingness to travel as per business requirements.

Preferred Qualifications

- Existing network within universities, colleges, educational institutions, or franchise ecosystems.
- Experience handling strategic partnerships and multi-location business expansion.
- Exposure to skilling, workforce development, or education-focused initiatives.

Why Join IKIGAI?

- Work with one of India's fastest-growing AI education organizations.
- Engage directly with university leaders, entrepreneurs, and industry stakeholders.
- Contribute to large-scale AI and future-skills initiatives.
- Opportunity to create measurable impact in education and workforce transformation.

Pay: ₹402,324.88 - ₹1,513,453.14 per year

Benefits :

- Cell phone reimbursement
- Versatile schedule
- Paid sick time
- Paid time off

Work Location: In person

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