BDE (Business Development Executive)

Job Title: Business Development Executive / Manager – University & EdTech Partnerships

Location: Mohali
Employment Type: Full-Time
Experience Level: Mid-Senior (Minimum 2–5 years preferred)
Industry: EdTech / Higher Education / B2B Sales

About ASB

ASB is committed to equipping students with in-demand, industry-relevant skills in technologies such as Full-stack Development, React, Node.js, and more. Our goal is to bridge the gap between education and employability. To amplify our outreach and strengthen our presence in the academic ecosystem, we are looking for a dynamic and proactive Business Development Executive / Manager to lead strategic partnerships with universities and EdTech firms.

This role is critical to building long-term collaborations, driving B2B growth, and positioning ASB as a preferred training partner across institutions.

Key Responsibilities University Partnerships

• Identify, approach, and establish strategic collaborations with colleges and universities.
• Pitch ASB’s training and upskilling programs to placement cells, training & development teams, and academic leaders.

EdTech Collaboration

• Build and nurture partnerships with EdTech companies for joint initiatives and product/service integrations.

Relationship Management

• Maintain and grow long-term relationships with key stakeholders in educational institutions and partner firms.
• Serve as the main point of contact for institutional clients and alliances.

MoU & Tie-ups

• Negotiate terms and finalize partnership agreements (MoUs) with colleges, universities, and EdTech partners.

Brand Promotion

• Represent ASB at university events, career fairs, education expos, and academic conferences to increase visibility.

Market Intelligence

• Research and analyze trends in the EdTech and education sectors to identify partnership opportunities.
• Keep track of competitor offerings and institutional needs to refine outreach strategies.

Cross-functional Collaboration

• Coordinate with internal teams (marketing, academics, product) to ensure smooth execution of partnership objectives and alignment with business goals.

Qualifications & Skills

• Proven experience in business development, academic relations, or institutional partnerships (preferably in EdTech or education sectors).
• Strong networking capabilities and existing connections within higher education or EdTech.
• Excellent communication, negotiation, and presentation skills.
• Deep understanding of the higher education and tech training ecosystem.
• Self-starter with the ability to drive initiatives from idea to execution.
• Comfortable with travel (up to 25%) for meetings, events, and campus engagements.

Why Join ASB?

• Be part of a fast-growing EdTech company shaping the future of education.
• Work in a mission-driven environment focused on impact and innovation.
• Opportunity to build and scale meaningful partnerships from the ground up.
• Collaborate with passionate professionals who believe in education as a tool for empowerment.

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: ₹25,000.00 - ₹35,000.00 per month

Work Location: In person