Job Description

*Organization:** Rainbow Group of Companies
*Location:** Thane, Maharashtra
*Employment Type:** Full\-Time
*Working Hours:** 9:00 AM to 6:00 PM
*Working Days:** Monday to Saturday

About the Organization

Rainbow Group of Companies is a diversified organization committed to excellence in education and allied services. We are seeking a dynamic, result\-oriented, and relationship\-driven professional to lead our business development and partnership initiatives across the education sector.

Position Overview

The General Sales Manager will play a pivotal role in driving business growth through strategic collaborations and institutional partnerships. The incumbent will be responsible for identifying, developing, and managing tie\-ups with pre\-schools, coaching classes, academic institutions, training centers, and other educational organizations to strengthen the group's market presence and generate sustainable business opportunities.

Key ResponsibilitiesStrategic Partnerships \& Business Development

Identify, approach, and establish partnerships with pre\-schools, schools, coaching institutes, tuition centers, and academic organizations.
Develop and implement strategies to expand the organization's network and business reach.
Create and manage a strong referral and feeder network to support admissions and business growth.
Explore new markets, business opportunities, and strategic alliances within the education ecosystem.

Sales \& Revenue Generation

Achieve monthly, quarterly, and annual business development targets.
Drive revenue growth through institutional tie\-ups and collaborative initiatives.
Prepare business proposals, presentations, and partnership agreements.
Track sales performance and maintain regular reports on business development activities.

Relationship Management

Build and maintain strong professional relationships with school owners, principals, trustees, educational consultants, and other key stakeholders.
Ensure effective communication and engagement with partners to foster long\-term collaborations.
Address partner concerns and ensure a high level of satisfaction and retention.

Franchise \& Expansion Initiatives

Support franchise development, acquisition opportunities, and educational expansion projects.
Conduct market research and feasibility assessments for new business ventures.
Assist management in identifying and evaluating potential growth opportunities.

Brand Promotion \& Networking

Represent the organization at educational events, exhibitions, seminars, conferences, and networking forums.
Collaborate with the marketing team to design and execute joint promotional activities with partner institutions.
Enhance brand visibility through strategic collaborations and community engagement initiatives.

Desired Candidate ProfileEducational Qualification

Bachelor's Degree in Business Administration, Marketing, Education Management, or a related field.
MBA or equivalent postgraduate qualification will be preferred.

Experience

5–10 years of experience in Sales, Business Development, Institutional Partnerships, Franchise Development, or Channel Management.
Prior experience in the education sector, EdTech, schools, pre\-schools, coaching institutes, or academic organizations will be an added advantage.
Demonstrated success in achieving business targets and building strategic partnerships.

Key Competencies