Field Marketing Manager

Company Description Emversity is India's largest skill development platform, connecting Higher Education Institutions and Employers to bridge the Industry–Academia gap. The organization builds industry-aligned skilling programs that enhance student employability and workforce readiness. Emversity has skilling partnerships with over 12 universities across the country, providing scalable solutions for institutional skill development. It also owns and operates more than 25 skill centers in collaboration with NSDC, offering hands-on training and industry-relevant curriculum. Team members join a mission-driven environment focused on expanding access to practical, career-oriented education.

Role Description The Business Development Manager will drive partnerships and revenue growth by identifying, engaging, and closing opportunities with universities, corporate employers, and other strategic stakeholders. Day-to-day responsibilities include prospecting new clients, conducting meetings and presentations, preparing proposals, negotiating contracts, and managing the end-to-end sales cycle. The role involves close collaboration with internal teams to align solutions with client needs, maintain accurate sales reports and forecasts, and contribute to go-to-market strategies. The Business Development Manager will also nurture existing relationships, gather market insights, and represent Emversity at events and conferences as required. This is a full-time, on-site role based in Bengaluru.

Qualifications

• Proven business development, sales, or account management experience, preferably in education, edtech, or skill development sectors.
• Strong relationship-building, stakeholder management, and negotiation skills to work effectively with universities and corporate partners.
• Ability to conduct market research, develop growth strategies, and present data-driven recommendations to internal and external stakeholders.
• Excellent communication, presentation, and interpersonal skills, with proficiency in preparing proposals, pitches, and reports.
• Solid organizational and time management abilities, including pipeline management, CRM usage, and meeting revenue targets.
• Bachelor's degree in Business, Marketing, Management, or a related field; an MBA or equivalent postgraduate qualification is an advantage.
• Comfort working in a fast-paced, mission-driven environment with a proactive, results-oriented mindset.
• Willingness to travel as needed for client meetings, events, and institutional visits.