The Role
Owns P&L and strategic growth for Bangladesh and cross-border markets, targeting over USD 1 million in annual revenue. Leads government, education, enterprise, and institutional partnerships; manages sales cycles, bids, tenders, RFPs, and contracts; scales learning and certification initiatives; develops market expansion strategies; builds executive relationships; leads localized go-to-market efforts; and mentors the regional business development, partnerships, and operations team.
Summary Generated by Built In
Job Title: Director – Strategic Partnerships & Business Growth
Location: Dhaka, Bangladesh (Work From Office)
Shift / Working Hours: General Shift
Company Overview
Sarder Inc. is a global family of innovative companies united by a bold vision — to educate and certify over one billion people worldwide. We are redefining lifelong learning through a diverse portfolio that spans corporate training, AI certifications, eLearning, proctoring solutions, and thought-leadership media.
Our ecosystem includes NetCom Learning, NetCom+, AI Certs, AI Labs 365, Adoptify AI, and Sarder TV, each contributing to our mission of shaping a future-ready workforce in an AI-driven world. With a strong culture of innovation and continuous learning, Sarder Inc. empowers individuals and organizations to upskill, stay relevant, and thrive in a rapidly evolving digital era.
About the Role
NetCom Learning — an authorized training partner for 90+ global technology leaders including Microsoft, Google Cloud, AWS, and Cisco — is looking for a dynamic, results-driven Director to own the P&L and lead strategic growth across Bangladesh and cross-border markets. This role drives institutional, government, and enterprise partnerships; scales flagship initiatives including N+ and Certs365; and builds large-scale university and youth technology engagement programs that connect academic institutions with industry readiness. Success looks like a profitable, scalable regional operation delivering USD 1 Million+ in annual revenue, a strong government–education–enterprise partner ecosystem, and a well-established NetCom Learning brand presence across the market.
What's in It for You
- Full P&L ownership and strategic decision-making authority for a high-growth regional market.
- Direct executive engagement with global tech leaders — Microsoft (a consecutive Learning Partner of the Year), Google Cloud, AWS, and Cisco — plus senior government and enterprise stakeholders.
- A high-visibility mandate to scale flagship initiatives like N+ and Certs365, and to lead nationwide youth technology engagement programs.
- The opportunity to build and lead your own team within a fast-scaling, award-winning global learning organization.
What You Will Do
- Own the P&L for Bangladesh and cross-border partnerships, driving strategic growth, operational scaling, and brand positioning across the region.
- Deliver an annual revenue target of USD 1 Million+ through a profitable, scalable business operation.
- Identify, negotiate, and manage strategic partnerships with government bodies, educational institutions, industry associations, and corporate organizations.
- Lead institutional, government, and enterprise sales, owning the complete cycle from prospecting through bids, tenders, RFPs, and contract closure.
- Scale strategic initiatives such as N+ and Certs365, and expand institutional networks that connect university education with industry readiness.
- Build and lead large-scale university partnerships and youth technology engagement programs (Agent X–style initiatives), reaching students at scale.
- Cultivate executive-level relationships with enterprise leaders and government stakeholders to unlock new B2B revenue streams and institutional channels.
- Develop market entry and expansion strategies; represent the organization at industry events and forums to build brand visibility and credibility.
- Collaborate with global and regional marketing teams on localized go-to-market and demand-generation strategies.
- Partner with internal teams to design customized training, certification, and digital learning solutions aligned to market needs.
- Lead, manage, and mentor the local business development, partnerships, and operations team.
- Establish KPIs and accountability frameworks; drive business planning, forecasting, and performance reviews.
- Provide regular updates and strategic recommendations to senior leadership on business performance, opportunities, and growth initiatives.
What We Are Looking For
Functional Skills
- Strategic partnership development across government, education, and enterprise sectors.
- P&L ownership, country-level business planning, and cross-border operations management.
- Institutional and government sales expertise — bids, tenders, RFPs, and contract negotiation.
- Executive stakeholder management and relationship-building.
- Market expansion and go-to-market strategy execution.
- Team leadership and performance management.
Education & Experience
- Bachelor's degree in Business Administration, Marketing, or a related field; MBA preferred.
- 12+ years of experience in Strategic Partnerships, Business Development, or Institutional/Government/Enterprise Sales, including P&L or country-level leadership experience.
- Experience in EdTech, Learning & Development, IT Training, Certifications, or Professional Education preferred.
Why Join NetCom Learning?
- Opportunity to work with industry-leading experts and cutting-edge technologies.
- Collaborative and inclusive work culture.
- Ongoing professional development and growth opportunities.
If you are passionate about designing innovative learning experiences and making a positive impact in the lives of learners, we want to hear from you! Apply now to join our team at NetCom Learning.
Skills Required
- Bachelor’s degree in Business Administration, Marketing, or a related field
- 12+ years of experience in strategic partnerships, business development, or institutional, government, or enterprise sales
- P&L or country-level leadership experience
- Strategic partnership development across government, education, and enterprise sectors
- P&L ownership, country-level business planning, and cross-border operations management
- Institutional and government sales experience, including bids, tenders, RFPs, and contract negotiation
- Executive stakeholder management and relationship-building
- Market expansion and go-to-market strategy execution
- Team leadership and performance management
- MBA
- Experience in EdTech, Learning and Development, IT training, certifications, or professional education
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