Business Development & Corporate Partnerships Manager

About the role

Queen Elizabeth's Global Schools is looking for a Business Development Manager - Corporate Partnerships to lead strategic alliances and expand corporate outreach across its schools in Dubai and Gurugram. Based at Dubai Sports City, the role builds relationships with corporates, luxury brands and high-value networks to drive student enrolments, brand visibility and long-term partnerships. It suits someone experienced in client relationship management, events and strategic collaborations, able to engage with HNI/UHNI audiences.

Key responsibilities

• Identify, develop and manage strategic partnerships with corporates, institutions and premium brands, building a pipeline of corporate tie-ups and developing customised partnership proposals.
• Build and maintain relationships with high-net-worth individuals and corporate clients, acting as key point of contact and delivering a premium, personalised experience.
• Conceptualise and execute events, corporate engagements and networking forums, including open houses, leadership meets and partner events, and collaborate with luxury and lifestyle brands on co-branded initiatives.
• Work with marketing and admissions teams on targeted outreach campaigns, use partnerships to generate qualified leads, and use CRM tools to track engagement, leads and partnership performance.
• Develop partnership strategies aligned with growth targets, track ROI, engagement metrics and conversion outcomes, and report regularly to leadership.

Required profile

• Bachelor's degree in Business, Marketing or a related field; MBA preferred.
• 6 to 10 years of experience in business development, partnerships or client engagement roles.
• Proven experience in corporate partnerships, luxury/lifestyle sectors or high-value client engagement, and a strong background in event management, brand collaborations and stakeholder management.
• Prior experience in education, hospitality, luxury or premium services is an advantage.
• Strong networking, communication and presentation skills, and the ability to engage confidently with senior stakeholders and HNI clientele.

Required skills

• Experience with CRM tools and data-driven decision-making.
• Strategic thinking, ownership, creativity, attention to detail and strong organisational skills.

The school is an equal opportunities employer and expects all applicants to undergo child protection screening, including checks with past employers and police clearance certificates from every country lived in.