Business Development Partner – Fashion Education & Academic Alliances

Job Overview

We are seeking an ambitious, high-performing Business Development Manager to spearhead our sales and growth initiatives in fashion education. In this hybrid role, you will be directly responsible for driving individual student enrollments (B2C) for our digital fashion programs while concurrently building B2B strategic alliances, university partnerships, and institutional tie-ups with colleges and design institutes. www.ogiftbangalore.com

Key Responsibilities

B2C Direct Sales & Career Consulting

Direct Sales Ownership: Independently handle end-to-end sales funnels for fashion design, styling, and apparel tech courses—from lead generation to closing.

Consultative Selling: Conduct 1-on-1 career counselling sessions with aspiring fashion students, professionals, and creatives to match them with suitable programs.

Conversion Optimization: Manage leads generated via digital campaigns, track conversion metrics, and consistently hit monthly/quarterly revenue targets.

B2B Academic Alliances & Institutional Partnerships

College Alliances: Identify, pitch to, and sign strategic MoUs with fashion colleges, universities, and design institutes for white-label programs, joint certification, or value-added modules.

Key Account Management: Maintain strong relationships with university deans, department heads, and management to drive campus-wide enrollments and workshop tie-ups.

Custom Proposals

Create tailored pitch decks, financial revenue-sharing models, and partnership proposals for academic institutions.

Strategy & Market Expansion

Market Intelligence

Analyze industry trends, competitor offerings, and regional skill gaps in fashion education to refine value propositions.

Cross-Functional Collaboration: Coordinate with marketing teams for lead campaigns and academic teams to ensure seamless onboarding for partnered institutions.

Candidate Requirements

Experience: 3–6 years of proven sales/business development experience in EdTech, fashion education, or higher education partnerships.

Track Record

Demonstrated history of achieving independent revenue targets and closing B2B institutional deals.

Domain Awareness: Prefer understanding of the fashion, retail, or design landscape, along with awareness of current student career pathways.

Key Skills

Exceptional consultative pitching, contract negotiation, lead management (CRM platforms), and relationship building.

Pay

₹25,120.15 - ₹58,511.17 per month

Work Location

In person