Growth and Partnerships Manager

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About Rostrum Education

U.S., U.K., Canada,

Harvard, Stanford, MIT, Yale, Columbia, University of Oxford, University of Cambridge, UChicago, LSE, and the University of Toronto,

At Rostrum, we don’t just help students apply—we help them discover purpose, refine their voice, and take confident steps toward becoming global citizens and changemakers.

Dive into the full story: https://rostrumedu.com/

The Opportunity

Growth and Partnerships Manager

Key Responsibilities:

1. Client Acquisition & Conversion:

• Own and execute end-to-end sales funnel from lead generation to client onboarding.
• Conduct consultations, demos, and presentations for students, parents, school counselors, and institutional partners.
• Follow up with inbound and outbound leads and maintain high engagement across the client lifecycle.
• Customize pitches and proposals for B2B and B2C audiences.

2. Outreach & Partnership Management:

• Build and nurture relationships with schools, test prep centers, and student-facing organizations.
• Support regional outreach initiatives including school visits, webinars, and events.
• Identify new market opportunities and assist in regional expansion efforts.
• Represent Rostrum Education at student fairs, school exhibitions, and other partner events.

3. Collaboration & Reporting:

• Collaborate with the marketing, counseling, and operations teams to align on lead generation and service delivery.
• Track key metrics such as leads generated, conversion rates, and revenue closed using CRM tools (Zoho preferred).
• Share weekly reports and insights to assist in strategic planning and pipeline forecasting.

4. Client Relationship Management:

• Serve as a point of contact for clients, offering support and guidance throughout the admissions journey.
• Ensure a seamless handover process to the counseling and onboarding teams.
• Maintain long-term client relationships to drive referrals and renewals.

Qualifications & Skills:

• Bachelor’s degree in Business, Marketing, Education, or related field (Master’s degree is a plus).
• 4- 6 years of experience in business development, sales, or partnerships — ideally in the education, edtech, or services industry.
• Demonstrated ability to meet revenue targets and drive conversions.
• Capable of influencing stakeholders and presenting insights to leadership.
• Leadership qualities and potential to manage a team or lead cross-functional initiatives.
• Strong communication, negotiation, and interpersonal skills.
• Proficiency in using CRM systems and reporting dashboards (Zoho preferred) and presenting performance insights to leadership.
• Self-motivated, proactive, and willing to travel for in-person meetings and events.

Why Join Rostrum Education?

• Impactful Work:

  Play a transformative role in the lives of ambitious, global-minded students, guiding them toward the world’s best universities.

• Vision-Driven Culture:

  Join a team that values mentorship, excellence, and personal connection over transactional guidance.

• Dynamic Environment:

  Work in a close-knit, supportive team where collaboration, curiosity, and initiative are celebrated.

• International Outlook:

  Be part of a multicultural, globally connected organization with a strong network of experts, mentors, and educators.

• Growth & Development:

  Competitive compensation, meaningful responsibilities, and a clear path for professional growth in the education sector.

• Work Hard, Think Deep, Laugh Often:

  We brainstorm hard, counsel smart, and yes—bond over coffee, playlist debates, and great food.