Job Title: Regional Business Head
Department: Business Development / Operations
Industry: EdTech / Education
Employment Type: Full-Time
Location: Calicut, Kerala
Experience: 7–12+ Years
Industry Experience: EdTech / Education Industry – Mandatory
Job Summary
We are looking for an experienced and result-oriented Regional Business Head to lead the business, sales, operations, and growth activities across multiple branches within the assigned region.
The ideal candidate must have strong EdTech experience with a proven track record in student admissions, sales, team management, branch operations, revenue generation, and business expansion. The candidate will be responsible for achieving regional revenue targets, managing branch teams, improving operational efficiency, and driving overall business growth.
Key Responsibilities
1. Regional Business Management
- Take complete responsibility for the business performance of the assigned region.
- Develop and execute regional business strategies to achieve revenue and admission targets.
- Monitor branch-wise performance and identify opportunities for growth.
- Drive new business opportunities, market expansion, and student acquisition.
- Prepare and implement monthly, quarterly, and annual business plans.
2. Sales & Revenue Growth
- Achieve regional admission, sales, and revenue targets.
- Develop strategies to improve lead conversion and student enrolment.
- Monitor the complete sales funnel from lead generation to admission.
- Identify new markets, customer segments, and institutional opportunities.
- Analyze sales performance and take corrective actions wherever required.
3. Branch Operations
- Manage the overall operations of multiple branches within the region.
- Ensure branches achieve their operational and business targets.
- Monitor branch profitability, productivity, and resource utilization.
- Ensure compliance with company policies, processes, and operational standards.
- Conduct regular branch visits and performance reviews.
4. Team Management
- Lead and manage Branch Managers, Business Development Managers, Sales Teams, and support teams.
- Set individual and team targets and monitor performance.
- Conduct regular performance reviews and provide coaching.
- Identify training requirements and develop high-performing teams.
- Take appropriate performance improvement measures when required.
5. EdTech & Student Acquisition
- Develop effective strategies for student acquisition and enrolment.
- Monitor digital and offline marketing campaigns in coordination with the marketing team.
- Build relationships with schools, colleges, universities, corporates, and other institutions.
- Drive seminars, workshops, career guidance programs, campus activities, and promotional events.
- Improve student experience and retention.
6. Market & Competitor Analysis
- Monitor regional education and EdTech market trends.
- Analyze competitor pricing, courses, promotions, and business strategies.
- Identify new courses and programs based on market demand.
- Provide market insights and recommendations to senior management.
7. Financial & Performance Management
- Monitor regional revenue, expenses, and profitability.
- Prepare monthly business performance reports.
- Analyze branch-wise revenue and identify gaps.
- Ensure effective utilization of regional resources and budgets.
- Support management in achieving overall organizational revenue objectives.
8. Business Expansion
- Identify potential locations for new branch openings and market expansion.
- Conduct market research and feasibility analysis.
- Support new branch setup and launch activities.
- Develop institutional and corporate partnerships.
- Explore new revenue streams within the EdTech sector.
9. Management Reporting
- Submit regular reports on:
- Revenue
- Admissions
- Lead generation
- Conversion
- Branch performance
- Team performance
- Market development
- New business opportunities
- Present regional performance updates to senior management.
Required Skills
- Strong EdTech / Education industry knowledge.
- Excellent sales and business development skills.
- Strong leadership and people-management capabilities.
- Proven experience in achieving revenue and admission targets.
- Excellent negotiation and communication skills.
- Strong analytical and decision-making abilities.
- Good understanding of student acquisition and conversion strategies.
- Strong knowledge of regional market development.
- Ability to manage multiple branches and teams.
- Strong presentation and reporting skills.
Educational Qualification
- Bachelor's degree in Business Administration, Marketing, Management, Education, or a related field.
- MBA/PGDM in Marketing, Sales, or Management is preferred.
Experience
- 7–12+ years of overall experience in Sales, Business Development, Operations, or Regional Management.
- Mandatory: Proven experience in the EdTech / Education sector.
- Minimum 5 years of experience in managing multiple branches/territories preferred.
- Candidates with strong experience in student admissions and EdTech sales will be given preference.
Key Performance Indicators (KPIs)
- Regional revenue achievement.
- Student admission/enrolment growth.
- Lead-to-admission conversion rate.
- Branch-wise target achievement.
- Regional profitability.
- New market and business development.
- Team productivity and retention.
- Customer/student satisfaction.
- New branch/business expansion.
- Institutional and corporate partnerships.
Preferred Candidate Profile
The ideal candidate should be a strong EdTech business leader with extensive experience in managing multiple branches, driving student admissions, achieving revenue targets, developing sales teams, and expanding business across a region.
EdTech experience is mandatory. Candidates without relevant EdTech/Education industry experience will not be considered.
Pay: ₹75,000.00 - ₹150,000.00 per month
Benefits:
- Food provided
- Leave encashment
- Paid sick time
- Paid time off
Education:
Language:
- English (Required)
- Hindi (Required)
Willingness to travel:
Work Location: In person
