Job Description

Mind Base Education is a dynamic and forward-thinking organization deeply committed to fostering the holistic development of students. At Mind Base, we recognize the transformative power of education and are driven by a passion to empower students not just academically, but also personally and professionally.

Job Description

Education Growth & Partnerships Manager

About MindBase

MindBase is a leading education and career development company focused on empowering students through personalized tutoring, academic counseling, university admissions guidance, language training, and future-focused educational pathways. Through innovative educational solutions, strategic partnerships, and student-centered services, MindBase supports students and families in achieving their academic and career aspirations.

We are seeking a dynamic, relationship-driven, and results-oriented Education Growth & Partnerships Manager to drive strategic growth initiatives, strengthen institutional partnerships, and expand MindBase’s presence within the UAE education ecosystem.

The ideal candidate is a proactive business developer with strong communication and networking abilities, experience in consultative education sales, and a passion for building meaningful partnerships that create long-term impact.

Key Responsibilities

1. Strategic Partnerships & Institutional Growth

·       Develop and manage strategic partnerships with schools, universities, training institutes, corporate organizations, and community entities

·       Identify and pursue new business opportunities, collaborations, and revenue streams within the education sector

·       Build and maintain strong long-term relationships with institutional stakeholders and key decision-makers

·       Represent MindBase at education events, networking forums, school activations, exhibitions, seminars, and industry conferences

·       Negotiate partnership agreements and successfully close opportunities aligned with organizational objectives

·       Build referral ecosystems and collaborative initiatives that support student acquisition and brand growth

2. Business Development & Revenue Growth

·       Drive B2B and B2C growth initiatives across tutoring, counseling, language training, and future pathways programs

·       Build, manage, and maintain a healthy and sustainable sales pipeline through proactive outreach and lead generation activities

·       Conduct presentations, consultations, workshops, and solution-based discussions with prospective partners and clients

·       Support student enrollment growth through strategic outreach and partnership initiatives

·       Develop and execute outreach campaigns and engagement strategies to increase market visibility and lead generation

·       Identify opportunities for market expansion and new service offerings

3. Outreach & Community Engagement

·       Coordinate and support educational workshops, webinars, seminars, school visits, and awareness events

·       Build relationships with school counselors, educators, parent communities, and institutional stakeholders

·       Develop community engagement initiatives that strengthen the MindBase brand and market positioning

·       Collaborate with academic and marketing teams to support campaigns, events, and partnership activations

4. Market Research & Strategic Insights

·       Conduct ongoing market research to identify emerging trends, opportunities, and challenges within the education and training industry

·       Perform competitor analysis and provide insights to support strategic decision-making

·       Monitor student and parent needs, market demands, and educational trends to recommend innovative growth strategies

·       Identify high-potential market segments and partnership opportunities

5. CRM Management & Reporting

·       Maintain accurate and up-to-date CRM records, sales activities, pipeline updates, and partnership tracking

·       Prepare regular business development reports, revenue forecasts, partnership updates, and performance summaries

·       Track KPIs, lead conversion metrics, pipeline performance, and partnership outcomes

·       Provide insights and recommendations to senior management to support organizational growth strategies

Required Skills & Competencies

·       Strong communication, presentation, and negotiation skills

·       Relationship-building and networking abilities

·       Consultative sales and partnership development experience

·       Experience in B2B and B2C sales environments

·       Strong organizational, follow-up, and stakeholder management skills

·       CRM and sales pipeline management experience

·       Event coordination and outreach experience

·       Ability to work independently while collaborating effectively across teams

·       Strategic thinking and problem-solving capabilities

·       Passion for education, student development, and growth initiatives

Qualifications

·       Bachelor’s degree in Business, Marketing, Education, Communications, or a related field

·       3–5 years of experience in business development, partnerships, outreach, or education sales

·       Experience working with educational institutions, schools, universities, or training providers is preferred

·       UAE/GCC market experience is highly preferred

·       Multilingual candidates (Arabic & English) are preferred

Ideal Candidate Profile

The ideal candidate is:

·       Relationship-oriented and highly proactive

·       Passionate about education and student success

·       Confident in engaging with schools, corporates, and institutional stakeholders

·       Able to manage both strategic partnerships and direct growth initiatives

·       Organized, driven, and target-oriented

·       Comfortable working in a fast-paced and growth-focused environment

·       Skilled at building trust and maintaining long-term professional relationships

Why Join MindBase?

·       Be part of a fast-growing and innovative education company

·       Work on impactful educational initiatives that shape student futures

·       Collaborate with passionate educators, counselors, and growth professionals

·       Opportunities for professional development and career growth

·       Contribute to meaningful partnerships and large-scale educational impact across the UAE