GyanDhan - Partnership Manager - University Relations (2-5 yrs)

Job Description - Partnership Manager

About GyanDhan

India's first education financing marketplace, GyanDhan is on a mission to ensure seamless education to all. Providing end-to-end education loan assistance, GyanDhan is a digital-first company that seeks to revolutionize education financing in India.

GyanDhan was started in 2016 by two IIT alumni- Ankit Mehra and Jainesh Sinha. Since its inception, GyanDhan has provided 25000+ loans and has disbursed over INR 8000 crores in education loans. GyanDhan has also ventured into the domestic segment offering interest-free loans for school fees, college fees, and upskilling courses. The Company has partnered with more than 400 institutes in India to date.

Job Description: Partnership Manager - GD Connect

About GD Connect:

GD Connect, GyanDhan's community platform, supports study abroad aspirants with resources, expert insights, and peer networks. A core growth initiative is partnering with colleges to host seminars and workshops on studying abroad.

Role Overview:

We're hiring a Partnership Manager to drive partnerships with colleges in Hyderabad. This field-based role involves securing commitments for on-campus sessions and ensuring their smooth execution, with the delivery handled by a separate team.

Key Responsibilities:

- Identify and approach colleges/universities to pitch GD Connect.

- Persuade decision-makers to host GD Connect sessions and finalize event commitments.

- Act as the primary liaison to ensure all pre-event arrangements are seamless.

- Maintain accurate records of outreach and partnerships.

Requirements:

- Bachelor's degree with 2+ years of experience in business development or field sales.

- Strong communication, negotiation, and relationship-building skills.

- Self-driven, target-oriented, and willing to travel extensively.

Location: Hyderabad (field role with potential travel)

Be part of a mission to transform students' study abroad journeys through meaningful partnerships!