Team Manager, Sales at Pearson PlcWestminster

Bangalore, karnataka, India -

Full Time

Start Date

Immediate

Expiry Date

20 Sep, 26

Salary

0.0

Posted On

22 Jun, 26

Experience

10 year(s) or above

Remote Job

Yes

Telecommute

Yes

Sponsor Visa

Skills

Strategic Partnership Development, Team Leadership, Deal Management, Stakeholder Engagement, Negotiation, Market Expansion, Business Development, Strategic Alliances, Relationship Building, Contract Closure

Industry

Education

Description

Job Title: Senior Manager Partnerships – Higher Education Location: Bangalore Job Type: Full-Time Experience: 12-15 years Function: HE sales Industry: Education / EdTech / Government / Public-Private Partnerships About the Role: We are seeking a dynamic and experienced Senior Manager - Partnerships to lead and expand our strategic partnerships within the higher education (HE) ecosystem. The ideal candidate will have a proven track record of driving large-scale institutional deals across both the private and government sectors. This is a high-impact leadership role that requires strong relationship-building skills, team management capabilities, and a growth-driven mindset. Key Responsibilities: * Strategic Partnership Development: Lead the development and execution of partnership digital strategies with key stakeholders in the private sector, government bodies, and higher education institutions. * Team Leadership: Build, mentor, and manage a high-performing team of 3–5 Partnership Managers to ensure effective deal execution and long-term partner engagement. * Deal Management: Drive end-to-end management of large-scale HE institutional deals, from opportunity identification to contract closure and implementation. * Stakeholder Engagement: Serve as the senior point of contact for high-level external stakeholders, including government agencies, university leadership, and corporate partners. * Negotiation & Communication: Lead complex negotiations with professionalism and tact; communicate effectively across internal and external stakeholders to align objectives and outcomes. * Market Expansion: Identify new partnership opportunities aligned with business growth goals and sector trends. Qualifications & Requirements: * 12–15 years of experience in partnership development, business development, or strategic alliances, preferably in education, EdTech, or government sectors. * Demonstrated success in closing and managing large, multi-stakeholder HE institutional deals. * Experience working with both government and private sector entities is essential. * Proven ability to lead, coach, and develop teams with a focus on accountability and results. * Exceptional communication, negotiation, and interpersonal skills. * Strong strategic thinking with a bias for execution and a growth mindset. Preferred Qualifications: * Master’s degree in business, Public Policy, Education, or a related field. * Existing network within higher education and public sector ecosystems. * Experience with policy-oriented or government-funded education programs is a plus. Join us to help shape the future of higher education through meaningful and impactful partnerships. #LI-KS1

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Responsibilities

Lead and expand strategic partnerships within the higher education ecosystem across private and government sectors. Manage a team of Partnership Managers to drive large-scale institutional deals from identification to implementation.