SVP, Impact Institute

As the business head of IIX Institute, this role is ideal to to dynamic, collaborative individual with a passion for nurturing and expanding products. This position will be responsible for the IIX Institute in partnerships management, content development, marketing and outreach activities.

Success in this role requires a hands-on, results-driven, and self-motivated professional who consistently meets objectives and deadlines. The ideal candidate must be highly organized and capable of managing multiple projects and partnerships simultaneously

The successful candidate will work on a unique portfolio of growing online educational programs and international partnerships with responsibility for specific key growth areas and revenue targets. Flexibility and a hands-on approach will be essential for success in a very busy working environment. This is an exciting opportunity in a demanding, but very rewarding role, within a fast-growing company.

The successful candidate will have the opportunity to make a direct and measurable impact by collaborating with the content manager, business and strategy teams, as well as engaging in joint initiatives with internal teams and external clients. This role offers direct exposure to the management team, providing regular opportunities to unleash great ideas and insights.

Specific scope includes:

Business Development

Grow and develop strategic initiatives, partnerships and business development to make IIX Institute a global impact investing/sustainability educational portal.

Develop proposals for product development and partnerships

Design and execute training programs with global clients for a range of initiatives such as the Orange Movement, Orange Bond Certifier Program

Cultivate and close relationships with individual partners to enhance IIX s visibility, access, and influence, while developing a broader platform for future growth

Create and direct new business and partnership opportunities

Develop an understanding of IIX s strategy and preferred approach for partnerships for revenue growth

Able to work with a variety of stakeholders including MNCs, INGOs, DFIs and governmental bodies

Implement effective project management methodologies to ensure timely delivery of products and services.

Drive a culture of continuous improvement and innovation within the Ed-tech division

Marketing

Play an instrumental role in contributing to integrated marketing campaigns and initiatives for IIX Institute.

Develop creative marketing strategies that will make an impact, support the brand and drive online traffic.

Growth

Responsible for revenue generation and budget goals for IIX Institute

Ensure a customer-centric approach in all aspects of the business, addressing customer needs and feedback.

Grow IIX Institute to become a global brand by building and maintaining strong relationships with educational institutions, educators and students.

To be a successful candidate with IIX, you should be:

Highly organized and with excellent attention to detail.

Self-Driven, Proactive and able to work autonomously across teams

Possess a deep understanding of current trends and challenges in the education and academic industries.

Able to manage multiple tasks simultaneously under deadlines and pressure.

Comfortable with budget requirements and goals.

Monitor financial performance against key metrics and take corrective actions as needed

Capable of anticipating potential challenges and knowing when to seek guidance and solutions.

An exceptional communicator with strong written and verbal skills, adept at building relationships across industries.

An outstanding negotiator, resourceful and determined in finding solutions.

Professional in appearance and demeanor, with the ability to engage confidently with senior executives globally.

Build and lead a high-performing team, fostering a culture of collaboration, innovation, growth mind-set and excellence.

Proficient in English, with fluency in an additional language is an advantage .

Knowledge in the development, sustainability, ESG space will be an advantage.

Requirements:

Degree in Business, Marketing, Economics, or Communications preferred.

Minimum 12 years working experience in a related field of ed-tech or education training space.

Fluency in English, both verbal and written.

Must possess computer skills, including, but not limited to, use of Microsoft Word, Photoshop and Microsoft Excel.

Experience in business development and partnership management with a proven track record of sales growth and innovative revenue generation

Experience with curating educational content development and executive learning will be an advantage.