Academic Partnership Executive Hyd/Blore

Company Description Specular Business Services LLP is a business growth, technology, and professional services company that helps startups, SMEs, and enterprises build, grow, and scale with confidence. The organization offers end-to-end solutions by integrating consulting, digital marketing, technology development, HR consulting, and talent acquisition under one roof. Its mission is to simplify business growth through practical, innovative, and results-driven services that deliver measurable outcomes. With expertise spanning business consulting, startup growth, digital marketing, custom software development, and global expansion, Specular partners with clients across industries to strengthen brand presence, optimize operations, and drive sustainable growth. The team focuses on aligning the right strategy, people, and technology so businesses can work with a single trusted partner instead of multiple providers.

Role Description The Academic Partnership Executive (Remote) is a full-time role responsible for identifying, developing, and managing strategic partnerships with academic institutions such as universities, colleges, and training centers. This role involves prospecting and nurturing relationships with key decision-makers, presenting Speculars services and value propositions, and negotiating collaboration agreements that support mutual growth. The Executive will coordinate with internal teams to design joint programs, workshops, internships, and research initiatives that align with institutional needs and Speculars business objectives. Daily activities include conducting market research on academic ecosystems, preparing proposals and presentations, managing partnership pipelines, tracking performance metrics, and ensuring high-quality communication and support to partners. The role is remote, requiring effective virtual collaboration, proactive stakeholder engagement, and consistent reporting to leadership on partnership outcomes and opportunities.

Qualifications

• Strong business development, relationship management, and stakeholder engagement skills, ideally within academic or education-focused environments.
• Experience in partnership management, account management, or sales, with the ability to lead negotiations and close collaboration agreements.
• Excellent communication, presentation, and interpersonal skills, including the ability to communicate complex solutions clearly to diverse academic audiences.
• Solid research, analytical, and planning skills to identify opportunities, assess institutional needs, and develop tailored partnership strategies.
• Comfort with digital tools, CRM platforms, and remote collaboration technologies to manage pipelines, documentation, and virtual meetings.
• Ability to work independently in a remote setting, prioritize multiple initiatives, and meet targets and timelines with minimal supervision.
• Bachelors degree in Business, Marketing, Education Management, or a related field; advanced degrees or certifications in education or business are an advantage.
• Prior experience working with universities, colleges, training providers, or EdTech organizations is highly beneficial.
• Understanding of digital marketing, technology services, and talent solutions, and how they can be integrated into academic partnerships.
• A collaborative mindset,