Senior Associate / Associate Manager - Business Development and Partnerships (copy) en Athena-education

Athena is India's largest institution in the "premium undergraduate study abroad" space.

Founded 12 years ago by two Princeton graduates, Poshak Agrawal and Rahul Subramaniam, Athena is headquartered in Gurgaon, with offices in Mumbai and Bangalore, and caters to students from 29 countries.

Athena’s vision is to help students become the best version of themselves. Our transformative, holistic life coaching program embraces both depth and breadth, sciences and the humanities. Athena encourages students to deepen their theoretical knowledge and apply it to address practical issues confronting society, both locally and globally.

 

Through our flagship program, our students have gained admission to universities such as Harvard University, Princeton University, Yale University, Stanford University, University of Cambridge, MIT, Brown, Cornell University, University of Pennsylvania, and University of Chicago, among others.

 

As the Associate Manager/Manager -Business Development and Partnerships, your primary responsibility will be to drive Athena's business growth by converting leads into actual customers and establishing strategic partnerships. This role involves a mix of sales and partnership-building, requiring you to identify new business opportunities, cultivate relationships with prospective clients, and close sales deals. You will collaborate with various teams to ensure that partnership strategies align with Athena's long-term objectives.

 

This role demands a sales-driven mindset, excellent relationship-building skills, and a keen understanding of the education sector, particularly in the premium study abroad space.

 

 

 

 

● Sales Impact: Directly contribute to Athena’s growth by converting high-value leads into customers and building strategic partnerships that drive long-term business success.

● Growth Opportunities: Be a key player in Athena’s expansion efforts and play a critical role in shaping the future of the company.

● Dynamic Culture: Join a team of passionate, goal-driven individuals who are committed to innovation and excellence in education.

● Professional Development: At Athena, you’ll have opportunities to collaborate across departments and with external partners, enhancing your professional growth and learning.

 

 

 

Work Environment: At Athena, we encourage independent thinking, innovation, and collaboration. If you are passionate about driving sales, building strategic partnerships, and working in a dynamic, fast-paced environment, we’d love to hear from you!