Business development manager

EduVerifi | Credential & Identity Verification · Kerala, India

Company Description

Edu Verifi is a credential and identity verification platform serving the international education and migration sector. We work with universities, skill assessment bodies, employers, and institutional stakeholders globally to validate student qualifications, identity documents, and supporting records. Headquartered in Australia with assessment operations across Asia, Edu Verifi enables trusted, efficient credential verification for students pursuing international study and career pathways.

Role Description

The Senior Business Development Manager will lead the expansion of Edu Verifi's institutional partnerships across India and the Asia-Pacific region. Reporting to senior leadership, this role combines strategic relationship building with direct business development and encompasses both domestic institutional partnerships and outreach to international universities and educational stakeholders.

Key responsibilities:

Identify, cultivate, and close partnership opportunities with Indian universities, colleges, and educational institutions. Build and maintain strategic relationships with international universities, assessment bodies, and migration stakeholders interested in credential verification solutions. Develop account plans and territory strategies that align with Edu Verifi's institutional growth objectives. Conduct product presentations and capability demonstrations to institutional decision-makers. Support the development of partnerships, memoranda of understanding, and institutional agreements. Track market developments in the education and skills assessment sectors and provide insights to inform product and strategy decisions. Represent Edu Verifi at industry events, conferences, and stakeholder meetings. Collaborate with product, operations, and compliance teams to ensure seamless institutional onboarding and partnership success.

What we're looking for:

Proven senior-level experience in business development, partnerships, or account leadership within the international education, skills assessment, or credentialing sector. Deep knowledge of the India education market—universities, regulations, institutional structures, and decision-making processes. Demonstrated success building relationships with higher education institutions, government bodies, or educational stakeholders. Understanding of international student pathways, visa processes, and education quality assurance frameworks. Ability to identify strategic opportunities and develop partnerships that create mutual value. Strong negotiation and contract management capabilities. Professional communication and presentation skills suited to institutional and government stakeholder engagement. Comfort working independently and managing multiple priorities in a growth-stage environment.

An MBA or advanced qualification in education management, international relations, or business administration is advantageous.