Company Description Skillofy_AI is a next-generation edtech company dedicated to helping individuals develop technical and non-technical skills needed to succeed in today’s digital economy. The organization offers hands-on, industry-driven programs for students, working professionals, and enterprises, combining practical learning, live mentor-led sessions, and real-world projects. Programs span AI and Machine Learning, software engineering, and emerging technologies, as well as product and program management, business communication, and career transition.

In addition to education, Skillofy_AI designs AI-powered solutions for businesses and startups, supporting innovation and growth. Guided by a mission to bridge the gap between learning and real-world application, Skillofy_AI aims to become a global hub for talent development and impactful AI-driven solutions.

Role Description The Higher Ed Business Development Manager is a full-time, remote role focused on expanding Skillofy_AI’s partnerships with universities, colleges, and higher education institutions. This role involves identifying and qualifying new institutional prospects, conducting outreach, and leading discovery conversations to understand each partner’s academic and workforce development needs. The manager will design and propose tailored program offerings, negotiate partnership terms, and manage the end-to-end sales cycle from initial contact through contract closure.

Day-to-day responsibilities include maintaining a robust pipeline in CRM tools, collaborating with internal product and academic teams to align solutions, preparing presentations and proposals,



and representing Skillofy_AI in virtual events and meetings with higher ed stakeholders. The role also requires monitoring market trends in education and edtech, providing feedback to improve offerings, and nurturing long-term relationships to drive renewals and program expansion.

Qualifications

- Proven experience in business development, sales, or partnerships within higher education, edtech, or related sectors, with the ability to build and manage institutional relationships.
- Strong skills in consultative selling, opportunity qualification, negotiation, and closing, with a track record of meeting or exceeding growth targets.
- Ability to create and deliver clear, compelling presentations and proposals to academic and administrative stakeholders.
- Familiarity with higher education structures, curriculum design, and workforce development initiatives, especially in tech and digital skills domains.
- Comfort working with remote tools and CRM systems to manage pipelines, forecasts, and partner communication.
- Excellent written and verbal communication skills, with the ability to collaborate effectively across product, marketing, and operations teams.
- Strong analytical and research capabilities to understand market trends, competitor offerings, and institutional needs.
- Self-directed, organized, and able to manage multiple partnership opportunities in a fast-paced, growth-oriented setting.
- Bachelor’s degree in Business, Marketing, Education, or a related field; experience in edtech or AI-driven learning solutions

- Overall experience of 8+ and applicant must have 5+ experience in higher ed and 83+ in team handling
- Experiencence in B2B and institutional partnerships and stakeholder management

📌 Higher ed Business Development Manager (India)
🏢 skillofy_ai
📍 India