Business Development & Partnerships Associate role will support the growth and expansion of LUMSx’s partnership initiatives. By actively engaging with external stakeholders and cultivating strategic relationships, the Associate will contribute to the organisation's mission of promoting excellence in education and advancing innovative teaching and learning practices.
Outreach & Lead Generation
- Conduct proactive outreach to potential partners including educational institutions, businesses, and other relevant organizations.
- Identify and generate leads through various channels including online research, networking events, and industry connections.
Customized Pitches?:
- Develop and deliver customized pitches tailored to the specific needs and interests of prospective partners.
- Collaborate with Partnerships Lead to create proposals and presentations.
Execution Support? :
- Assist in the execution of customised courses and programs for partner organisations.
- Coordinate with internal teams to ensure smooth delivery and implementation of LUMSx offerings.
Data Management? :
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Maintain accurate and up-to-date records of partner organisations, contacts, and interactions.?
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Analyse data on organisations and market trends to identify potential partnership opportunities and inform strategy.?
Market Research? :
- Conduct market research on industry trends, competitor offerings, and emerging educational technologies to inform partnership strategies.
Event Participation? :
- Represent the organisation at industry events, conferences, and networking functions to expand outreach and build relationships.
Coordination & Communication :
- Collaborate with other verticals within the organisation to stay informed about current offerings and initiatives.
- Ensure effective communication and coordination with internal teams to align partnership efforts with organisational goals.
Performance Metrics :
- Prepare regular reports on partnership activities, lead generation efforts, and key metrics to track progress and measure success
- Familiarity with the education sector, including K-12, higher education, professional development, and lifelong learning. Knowledge of current trends, challenges, and opportunities in education.?
- Understanding of business development concepts and strategies, including lead generation, pipeline management, and relationship building. Knowledge of sales processes, negotiation techniques, and contract management.?
- Proficiency in using Microsoft Office Suite.??
- Strong communication and presentation skills, with the ability to articulate complex concepts clearly and persuasively.?
- Excellent organisational skills and attention to detail.?
- Ability to work independently as well as collaboratively in a dynamic team environment.?
- Result-driven mindset ??
- Team Player?
- Proactive
- Persuasive
- Collaborative
- Relationship-oriented
- Analytical
- Detail-oriented
- Results-driven
- Adaptable
Minimum requirement is a bachelor's degree in business, marketing, education, or a related field
1-3 years of experience is experience in business development, sales, or partnership management preferred.
What We Offer:
A Learning Ecosystem
LUMS offers a dynamic work culture that encourages learning and innovation, skills development, and contribution to areas beyond your job role. You will have the opportunity to learn and interact with the best academic minds in Pakistan, as well as to work with highly experienced professionals.
Intellectual Freedom
We believe in the pursuit of knowledge, provide the freedom to explore across different disciplines and value the diverse expression of all community members for mutual learning and advancement.
Benefits
LUMS offers competitive benefits to its academic and professional colleagues including Provident Fund, Group Life Insurance, EOBI for Pension Scheme, Outpatient medical coverage for self and family, and In-patient Health Insurance for self, spouse, and dependent children.
Campus Perks
The LUMS campus offers all the facilities and amenities of a world-class university, including a Sports Complex offering international standard courts for badminton, squash, tennis, basketball and volleyball, a FINA certified 25M swimming pool, and separate gyms for women and men. In addition to the LUMS Dining Center, there is a variety of eateries across campus offering popular cuisines, a breath-taking mosque, a medical centre, the LUMS Library, car parking as well as transport facilities for females, and a professionally run Day Care Center for children of community members.
Discounts
LUMS also provides a wide range of corporate discounts and internal educational discounts to its community as a token of each member’s value to our community. Our internal educational discounts include waiver of undergraduate tuition fees of employees’ children studying at LUMS, scholarships for master’s programs in several schools, and executive development programs offered by the nationally recognized Rausing Executive Development Center (REDC).
LUMS is an equal opportunity employer. We celebrate diversity and are committed to building an inclusive workplace for all our employees. We do not discriminate on the basis of gender, race, religion, caste, ethnicity, age, non-disqualifying physical or psychological disability or social status. Candidates belonging to minority groups are encouraged to apply.