Business Development Manager

Company Description Canam Consultants is a leading international education consulting company with more than two and a half decades of experience supporting students in their study-abroad journeys. The organization provides personalized guidance to applicants seeking admission to educational institutions in Canada, the USA, Australia, New Zealand, Germany, Singapore, the UK, Ireland, Switzerland, France, and China. Canam focuses on matching each student’s potential, interests, and aspirations with suitable academic programs and institutions. The team is committed to ethical counseling, transparent processes, and high-quality service that helps learners make informed decisions about their global education options.
Role Description This is a full-time, on-site Business Development Manager role based in Chennai. The role involves identifying and developing new business opportunities with educational institutions, channel partners, and other stakeholders in the international education ecosystem. The Business Development Manager will build and maintain relationships, manage partner accounts, and support the expansion of Canam’s services and market presence in the region. Responsibilities include conducting market research, generating leads, preparing proposals, negotiating agreements, and coordinating with internal teams to ensure smooth execution of student recruitment initiatives. The role also requires monitoring performance metrics, participating in events and seminars, and providing regular reports and insights to leadership.
Qualifications
Strong business development, sales, and relationship management skills, with the ability to generate leads and convert opportunities.
Experience in client engagement, stakeholder management, and partnership development, ideally within education, training, or related service industries.
Excellent communication, presentation, and negotiation abilities, with strong interpersonal skills and professional conduct.
Solid analytical and planning skills, including proficiency in basic market research, forecasting, and use of CRM or similar tools.
Bachelor’s degree in Business, Marketing, Education, or a related field; a postgraduate qualification is an advantage.
Prior experience in international education consulting, overseas admissions, or student recruitment is highly beneficial.
Ability to work on-site in Chennai, manage multiple priorities, and collaborate effectively with cross-functional teams.
Comfort with MS Office and digital communication tools; willingness to travel for meetings, events, or partner visits as required.

Work arrangement
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