Business Development Manager

Leverage Edu · India

Manager – Business Development (Sales Leadership)

We’re looking for an exceptional Manager – Business Development to lead one of our core revenue teams. This role is built for someone who thrives in high-growth environments, loves building winning teams, and has a relentless obsession with delivering business outcomes.

You will own revenue, lead large sales teams, drive operational excellence, and play a critical role in scaling one of India’s fastest-growing overseas education businesses. If you’re passionate about sales, people leadership, and building businesses from the ground up, we’d love to speak with you.

What You’ll Own

Revenue & Business Growth

* Own ambitious revenue targets and consistently deliver business growth.

* Design and execute sales strategies to maximize customer acquisition, conversion, and profitability.

* Identify new growth opportunities through data-driven decision-making and market insights.

* Drive forecasting, pipeline management, and business planning with a sharp focus on execution.

Team Leadership

* Lead, coach, and inspire a high-performing sales organization.

* Hire, develop, and retain top sales talent while fostering a culture of accountability and excellence.

* Set clear KPIs, review performance rigorously, and drive continuous improvement.

* Build future leaders through coaching, mentorship, and structured development.

Business Ownership & P&L

* Own the complete P&L for your business unit.

* Monitor revenue, costs, margins, productivity, and profitability to ensure sustainable growth.

* Drive operational efficiency while maximizing ROI across all business initiatives.

Cross-Functional Leadership

* Partner closely with Product, Marketing, Operations, Finance, and Student Success teams to improve the customer journey.

* Build strong relationships with internal and external stakeholders to accelerate business outcomes.

Market & Customer Insights

* Stay ahead of market trends, competitor movements, and student behavior.

* Translate insights into actionable strategies that improve sales effectiveness and customer experience.

What We’re Looking For

* 3-6 years of experience in Sales, Business Development, or Revenue Leadership.

* Demonstrated success in leading large sales teams and consistently exceeding revenue targets.

* Strong experience owning business metrics, forecasting, and P&L responsibilities.

* A data-driven leader with exceptional execution rigor and operational excellence.

* Ability to thrive in fast-paced, high-growth, high-accountability environments.

* Excellent leadership, communication, negotiation, and stakeholder management skills.

* Entrepreneurial mindset with a bias for action and ownership.

* Prior experience in the Overseas Education, EdTech, Higher Education, BFSI, or other high-performance consultative sales environments is preferred.

* MBA from a premier B-School (IIMs, ISB, XLRI, FMS, SPJIMR, MDI, or equivalent) is preferred.

What You’ll Get

* Opportunity to lead a high-impact business with significant ownership.

* Fast career progression based purely on performance.

* A high-performance culture that rewards ambition, execution, and results.

* Competitive compensation with industry-leading incentives and benefits.

* Access to exceptional leaders, mentors, and learning opportunities.

* The chance to positively impact thousands of students pursuing higher education abroad.

Location: Office-based (Full-time)

Work Schedule: Six-day work week

We’re Looking for People Who…

* Think like owners, not employees.

* Are obsessed with hitting and exceeding targets.

* Build high-performance teams that consistently win.

* Make data-driven decisions with speed and accountability.

* Raise the bar for themselves and everyone around them.