Assistant Manager School Relations

Company Description North South Foundation (NSF) – India is a nonprofit organization dedicated to providing educational opportunities to economically disadvantaged yet academically promising students. Through its scholarship program, NSF India has supported nearly 20,000 students in the past decade, focusing on merit and financial need for aspiring engineers, doctors, and diploma holders across the country. NSF's Creative Learning and Leadership Initiative offers free, competency-based assessments to government schools, helping students move beyond rote learning toward curiosity and critical thinking. Covering English, Science, and Mathematics for grades 3 to 12, the initiative currently reaches about 1,250 schools and over 200,000 students, with plans to scale online assessments and enhance learning resources. By combining scholarships, assessments, and targeted learning tools, NSF is helping students build real-world skills and transform their futures.

Job Title: Assistant Manager - School Relations

Location: Hyderabad, India

Organization: North South Foundation (NSF)

Sector: Education | Assessment | School Partnerships

Employment Type: Full-time

Experience: 2–4 years of relevant experience in Education Sales, B2B Sales, EdTech, or School Partnerships

Salary:  4 to 6 LPA + Incentive Pay

About North South Foundation

North South Foundation (NSF) is a nonprofit organization dedicated to promoting educational excellence and equity across India and the United States. In Hyderabad, NSF is pioneering Competency-Based Assessments (CBA) tailored for premium private schools, aligning with NEP 2020 and global best practices. Our mission is to foster deep learning, critical thinking, and real-world readiness among students.

Role Overview

As Assistant Manager – School Relations, you will be the face of NSF's assessment initiatives in Hyderabad. You'll drive strategic outreach, build trusted relationships with school leadership, and lead the adoption of our Competency-Based Assessment solutions across premium private schools.

Key Responsibilities

Strategic Sales & Outreach

● Identify and engage premium private schools in Hyderabad aligned with NSF's mission.

● Execute a localized sales strategy to expand adoption of Competency Based Assessments

●  Represent NSF at education forums, school leadership events, and academic conferences.

Partnership Development

● Build and nurture long-term relationships with school principals, academic coordinators, and decision-makers.

●  Customize assessment solutions to meet school-specific needs.

● Lead negotiations and finalize partnership agreements with transparency and professionalism.

Pipeline & Performance Management

●  Maintain a robust sales pipeline using CRM tools.

● Track and report KPIs including lead conversion, retention, and revenue growth.

● Provide market insights and feedback to internal teams for continuous Improvement.

Collaboration & Thought Leadership

● Work closely with NSF's academic and operations teams to align offerings with schoolexpectations.

●  Contribute to marketing campaigns, case studies, and success stories.

Qualifications & Experience

● Bachelor's degree (Master's preferred) in Education, Business, or related field.

● 2–4 years of experience in B2B sales, preferably in education, ed-tech, or assessment services

● Proven track record of engaging premium schools and closing high-value deals.

● Strong understanding of Indian school systems.

● Excellent communication, negotiation, and presentation skills.

●  Passion for educational equity and systemic transformation.

Preferred Attributes

● Experience working with NGOs or mission-driven organizations.

● Familiarity with Competency-Based Education and Assessments frameworks.

● Network within CBSE, ICSE, IB, or Cambridge-affiliated schools.

● Multilingual fluency (English + Telugu/Hindi) is a plus.

What We Offer

● Competitive salary and sales incentive

● Opportunity to shape the future of education.

● Collaborative, purpose-driven work culture.

● Professional development and learning opportunities.

How to Apply Interested candidates can send their resume and a brief cover letter to

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