Business Development Manager – Higher Education (Madhya Pradesh)

Location: Madhya Pradesh (Mandatory)

Industry: Education (B2B Sales)

Segment Focus: Higher Education Institutions (HEIs)

Please Note: Candidates must be from Madhya Pradesh or have prior work experience in the Madhya Pradesh region to be considered for this role.

Role Overview

We are seeking a dynamic and results-driven Business Development Manager to lead client engagement and sales initiatives within the Higher Education sector across Madhya Pradesh.

This role involves building strong relationships with university and college leadership, understanding institutional priorities, and driving adoption of the QS I-GAUGE Higher Education Rating System across the state. This is a B2B sales role focused on higher education institutions.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead business development initiatives across universities and colleges in Madhya Pradesh
• Identify and engage with decision-makers at higher education institutions
• Deliver compelling presentations to academic leaders, institutional management, and key stakeholders
• Promote the QS I-GAUGE Higher Education Rating System to expand market penetration and revenue within the state
• Build and maintain a strong sales pipeline through consistent outreach and relationship-building
• Develop and execute state-specific sales strategies aligned with organisational goals
• Manage proposals, pricing discussions, and contract negotiations through to closure
• Maintain accurate client data and activity tracking using CRM tools
• Represent QS I-GAUGE at education conferences, institutional meetings, and sector events across Madhya Pradesh

Accountabilities

• Achieve or exceed revenue targets within the Higher Education segment
• Strengthen QS I-GAUGE’s brand visibility and market presence across Madhya Pradesh
• Ensure strong client engagement and successful onboarding of partner institutions
• Provide market insights to support product development and strategic decision-making

Requirements

• 2–4 years of experience in business development or B2B sales in the education sector
• Strong network with colleges and universities in Madhya Pradesh is an advantage
• Excellent communication and relationship-building skills, with the ability to engage and influence senior academic leadership
• Proven track record of achieving revenue targets and driving market growth
• Highly self-motivated, organised, and comfortable managing multiple priorities independently
• Willingness to travel extensively within Madhya Pradesh
• Familiarity with CRM systems and sales tracking tools
• Bachelor’s degree in Business, Education, or a related field