Institute Business Manager

📢 WE’RE HIRING – INSTITUTE BUSINESS MANAGER 🏢 Department: Business Development 📍 Location: Kochi 💼 Role: Institute Business Manager 📊 Industry: Education / Training 🎯 Role Type: Sales & Operations Leadership Job Summary We are looking for a target-driven and experienced Institute Business Manager to manage the overall business performance and day-to-day operations of the Kochi Institute. The role involves handling admissions, sales, institute operations, student relations, placements, administration, team management, and revenue growth. The candidate will also act as the Single Point of Contact (SPOC) between the institute and the Corporate Office. Key Responsibilities 🔹 Business Development & Sales - Drive admissions and achieve monthly sales targets. - Handle inquiries and improve conversion rates. - Execute local marketing and promotional activities. - Develop institutional and corporate partnerships. - Coordinate seminars, events, and promotional programs. - Prepare and submit regular sales reports. 🔹 Institute Operations - Oversee daily institute operations and ensure smooth functioning. - Ensure compliance with company policies and procedures. - Coordinate training programs and academic activities. 🔹 Admissions & Student Relationship Management - Manage the complete student admission process. - Maintain strong student and stakeholder relationships. - Ensure student satisfaction and address grievances promptly. 🔹 Academic & Class Coordination - Plan batch schedules and coordinate classrooms. - Coordinate with faculty and trainers. - Monitor attendance, student records, and academic activities. 🔹 Placement & Internship Coordination - Coordinate internship and placement activities. - Track placement performance and maintain records. - Coordinate with the Corporate Placement Team. 🔹 Administration & Team Management - Manage documentation, facilities, and administrative activities. - Lead and coordinate institute staff. - Conduct regular team review meetings and support employee development. 🔹 Financial & Revenue Management - Monitor revenue, collections, and business performance. - Support budgeting and financial planning. - Work towards maintaining institute profitability. 🔹 Corporate Office Coordination - Act as the SPOC between the Kochi Institute and Corporate Office. - Submit regular operational and performance reports. - Implement corporate-level initiatives and guidelines. Required Skills & Competencies - Strong leadership and team management skills. - Excellent sales and business development skills. - Good communication and interpersonal skills. - Strong organizational and problem-solving abilities. - Target-oriented and result-driven approach. - Proficiency in MS Office and CRM tools. - Strong accountability, integrity, and ownership. Key Performance Areas - Sales & admission targets - Inquiry-to-admission conversion - Student satisfaction - Institute operations - Placement performance - Team performance - Revenue and business growth - Reporting and compliance Preferred Qualification - Bachelor’s/Master’s degree in Business Administration, Management, Marketing, or a related field. - Prior experience in sales, business development, institute management, education/training, or operations management will be preferred.