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!