Manager Endorsements, Partnerships & Corporate Training (EBU)

Key Responsibilities

1. Endorsement & Partnership Management (EBU)

• Identify potential institutions, training providers, and universities for EBU program endorsement.
• Manage end-to-end endorsement processes, including proposal development, documentation, and compliance alignment.
• Serve as the primary liaison for all partners: onboarding, coordination, communication, and relationship management.
• Maintain an updated database of endorsed institutions and ensure timely renewals, fee coordination, and reporting.
• Assist in preparing academic alignment documents, program outlines, and service-level agreements.
• Monitor partner performance and ensure they meet EBUs academic and operational standards.

2. Corporate Training & CPD Program Marketing & Development

• Develop and execute a marketing strategy for EBUs corporate training, executive programs, and CPD-certified courses.
• Build partnerships with corporations, HR teams, L&D departments, and industry associations.
• Coordinate with internal academic units to design, refine, and update CPD programs based on market needs.
• Oversee creation of marketing materials, proposals, program brochures, and digital content.
• Track corporate enquiries, conversions, and revenue performance across key markets.
• Identify new opportunities for short courses, workshops, and blended/online corporate offerings.

Required Skills & Competencies

• Strong communication, partnership-building, and negotiation skills.
• Understanding of academic endorsement frameworks, accreditation standards, or higher-education operations (preferred).
• Experience in corporate training, B2B sales, CPD programs, or professional development sectors.
• Ability to manage multiple projects simultaneously and coordinate with cross-functional teams.
• Strategic mindset with hands-on execution capability.
• Comfortable working in international and multicultural environments

Preferred candidate profile

• 3-7 years of experience in academic partnerships, corporate training sales, L&D, or education management.
• Exposure to CPD certification processes or higher-education business development.
• Bachelors or Master’s degree in Business, Education, or related fields.