Zonal Business Manager

The Zonal Head Admissions and Outreach is responsible for planning, executing, and monitoring all student admission and outreach activities within a designated zone. This leadership role requires building a strong regional presence through schools, coaching centers, community events, and other outreach platforms to achieve enrollment targets. The ideal candidate will bring a strategic mindset, strong leadership, and field-level execution expertise.

Key Responsibilities:

• 1. Admissions Strategy & Execution
• Drive and achieve student enrolments targets across the zone.
• Develop and execute zonal admission plans in alignment with national strategy.
• Monitor and report on regional trends, competitor activity, and enrollment forecasts.
• 2. Outreach & Brand Promotion
• Build and maintain relationships with schools, colleges, coaching centers, and other educational institutions.
• Plan and execute zonal-level outreach campaigns, seminars, education fairs, webinars, and promotional events.
• Collaborate with the marketing team for region-specific campaigns and collateral.
• 3. Team Leadership & Management
• Hire, train, and manage a team of regional Managers ,admission counselors/executives of 4-5 states.
• Set performance KPIs, monitor progress, and provide ongoing mentoring and support.
• Conduct regular reviews and ensure productivity benchmarks are met.
• 4. Stakeholder Management
• Liaise with internal academic, marketing, and operations teams for smooth execution.
• Represent the institution in public forums, parent interactions, and community events.
• 5. Data, Reporting, and Analytics
• Maintain accurate records of inquiries, leads, conversions, and other key metrics.
• Provide regular MIS and analytics reports to senior leadership.
• Use data insights to optimize outreach and conversion strategies.

Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s degree in any discipline (Master’s degree preferred).
• 12-15 years of relevant experience in education management, sales, or business development. (PREFERABLE UNIVERSITY BACKGROUND).
• Proven experience in driving zonal-level operations and meeting sales/admissions targets.
• Key Skills:
• Strong leadership and team management.
• Excellent communication, presentation, and interpersonal skills.
• Strategic planning and problem-solving mindset.