Business Development Manager - Events and Sponsorship

As a Business Development Manager (Events & Sponsorship) at Education Japan, your primary role will be to drive the organization's growth by organizing impactful events across various cities and towns in India, generating student interest, securing corporate sponsorships, and establishing partnerships with Japanese Language Institutes globally. You will play a crucial role in securing corporate sponsorships to fund events, utilizing your proven experience in this field. The ideal candidate for this position is a strategic and results-oriented professional with exceptional deal-making skills, a passion for education and event management, and established relationships with Japanese firms and large IT companies. Your key responsibilities will include planning, coordinating, and executing Education Japan events such as study abroad fairs, workshops, and seminars in different locations across India to promote study opportunities in Japan. You will be responsible for managing all aspects of event logistics, ensuring events are engaging and well-attended, and aligned with Education Japan's mission to inspire students. Additionally, you will develop marketing strategies to drive student participation in events, collaborate with educational institutions to promote events, engage with attendees to provide information about studying in Japan, and identify and approach potential corporate sponsors to secure funding for events. Furthermore, you will be tasked with establishing partnerships with Japanese Language Institutes worldwide, negotiating partnership agreements, and supporting partner institutes to enhance their ability to prepare students for studying in Japan. Your role will also involve leveraging negotiation and deal-making skills to secure corporate sponsorships and partnerships that support Education Japan's goals, identifying new revenue streams, and maintaining a pipeline of potential sponsors and partners. You will be required to provide regular reports on event outcomes, sponsorship revenue, and partnership development to senior management, monitor event success metrics, and track the performance of partnerships with Japanese Language Institutes. To qualify for this position, you should hold a Bachelor's degree in Business Administration, Marketing, Event Management, or a related field, with at least 3+ years of experience in business development, event management, or sponsorship acquisition. You must have a proven track record of securing corporate sponsorships for events and established relationships with Japanese firms and large IT companies. Fluency in English is required, while knowledge of Hindi and Japanese is a plus. Additionally, you should possess exceptional negotiation, communication, and presentation skills, a strong understanding of the Indian education market and global language training ecosystems, and proficiency in CRM software and marketing tools for event promotion. If you are passionate about education and cultural exchange, have a network in the corporate sponsorship space, and demonstrate cultural sensitivity and understanding of both Indian and Japanese educational and business environments, this role offers a competitive salary with performance-based incentives tied to sponsorship and event success, the opportunity to lead high-impact initiatives in the international education sector, professional development and networking opportunities, and a flexible work environment with travel opportunities.,