The Role
Support the Senior Vice President with calendar and meeting management while helping execute business development and partnership strategies. Build and maintain relationships with CSOs, governments, grantmakers, and existing partners; identify growth opportunities through market monitoring; align partnerships with organizational goals; and represent the organization at industry events. The role also supports proposals, government tenders, revenue growth, financial modeling, and stakeholder engagement in the education sector.
Summary Generated by Built In
• Work closely with Sr. Vice president to manage his calendar, organise group meetings, maintain
knowledge repository system.
• Support in executing the business development strategy to expand EI's reach and impact with CSO, governments and grantmakers.
• Cultivate and maintain strong relationships with existing partners to ensure mutual success and continued collaboration.
• Collaborate with internal teams to align partnership objectives with organizational goals and initiatives.
• Monitor industry trends and competitor activities to identify new growth opportunities and stay ahead of the curve.
• Represent EI at industry events, conferences, and networking forums to promote brand awareness and partnership opportunities.
• Support in executing the business development strategy to expand EI's reach and impact with CSO, governments and grantmakers.
• Cultivate and maintain strong relationships with existing partners to ensure mutual success and continued collaboration.
• Collaborate with internal teams to align partnership objectives with organizational goals and initiatives.
• Monitor industry trends and competitor activities to identify new growth opportunities and stay ahead of the curve.
• Represent EI at industry events, conferences, and networking forums to promote brand awareness and partnership opportunities.
Requirements
Must Have
• Exemplary written and verbal communication skills in the English language.
• Excellent interpersonal skills and a collaborative mindset, with the ability to work effectively in cross-functional teams.
• Entrepreneurial mindset with a proactive approach to identifying and capitalizing on opportunities.
Good to Have
• Previous experience in business development, partnerships, or related fields (communications/marketing/PR).
• Strong negotiation and communication skills, with the ability to build rapport and influence stakeholders at all levels.
• Demonstrated ability to think strategically and develop actionable plans to achieve business objectives.
• Ability to build flexible and agile financial models on Microsoft Excel or similar platforms.
• Experience in responding to procurement opportunities such as submitting government tenders, etc.
Knowledge, Experience & Qualification
• Bachelor's degree in journalism, education, social sciences, or a related field. Master's degree preferred.
• Strong negotiation and communication skills.
• Proven track record of managing complex partnerships and driving revenue growth.
• Knowledge of the education sector and key stakeholders is preferred. Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite (Word, PowerPoint, Excel). Skills in design software such as Canva preferred.
• Exemplary written and verbal communication skills in the English language.
• Excellent interpersonal skills and a collaborative mindset, with the ability to work effectively in cross-functional teams.
• Entrepreneurial mindset with a proactive approach to identifying and capitalizing on opportunities.
Good to Have
• Previous experience in business development, partnerships, or related fields (communications/marketing/PR).
• Strong negotiation and communication skills, with the ability to build rapport and influence stakeholders at all levels.
• Demonstrated ability to think strategically and develop actionable plans to achieve business objectives.
• Ability to build flexible and agile financial models on Microsoft Excel or similar platforms.
• Experience in responding to procurement opportunities such as submitting government tenders, etc.
Knowledge, Experience & Qualification
• Bachelor's degree in journalism, education, social sciences, or a related field. Master's degree preferred.
• Strong negotiation and communication skills.
• Proven track record of managing complex partnerships and driving revenue growth.
• Knowledge of the education sector and key stakeholders is preferred. Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite (Word, PowerPoint, Excel). Skills in design software such as Canva preferred.
Benefits
∙Hybrid work model with 3 days in-office and flexible working hours
∙Comprehensive health insurance (including dependents) and mental health support
∙Employee-friendly financial support (loans/advances as per policy)
∙Paid time off (casual, privileged leave, and holidays)
∙Recognition & rewards through structured R&R programs
∙Learning & development opportunities (workshops, courses, internal programs)
∙Career growth and internal mobility opportunities
∙Travel reimbursement for events or cross-location work
∙Maternity & paternity benefits
∙Provident Fund and Gratuity
∙Leadership accessibility and high stakeholder exposure
∙Intrapreneurship opportunities to build and experiment
∙Regular engagement events and community-building activities
∙Collaborative and open work culture
∙High ownership roles with early responsibility
∙Opportunity to contribute to meaningful impact in education
Skills Required
- Bachelor's degree in journalism, education, social sciences, or a related field
- Exemplary written and verbal communication skills in English
- Excellent interpersonal skills and collaborative mindset
- Ability to work effectively in cross-functional teams
- Entrepreneurial mindset and proactive approach to identifying opportunities
- Previous experience in business development, partnerships, communications, marketing, or public relations
- Strong negotiation and stakeholder communication skills
- Ability to build rapport and influence stakeholders at all levels
- Strategic thinking and ability to develop actionable business plans
- Ability to build flexible financial models using Microsoft Excel or similar platforms
- Experience responding to procurement opportunities, including government tenders
- Proven track record managing complex partnerships and driving revenue growth
- Knowledge of the education sector and its key stakeholders
- Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite, including Word, PowerPoint, and Excel
- Master's degree
- Experience with design software such as Canva
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The Company
What We Do
EI Study is an India-focused education organization that operates education initiatives and related services across multiple Indian locations. Its career listings include education-specialist, project-management, corporate-relations, growth, and software-development roles, including positions associated with Ei Shiksha. The organization combines education delivery and partnerships with technology-enabled operations, reflecting a mission centered on expanding and supporting learning opportunities for learners and educators in India.
