Education Growth & Partnerships Manager

Abu Dhabi, United Arab Emirates | Posted on 05/08/2026

Mind Base Education is a dynamic and forward‑thinking organization deeply committed to fostering the holistic development of students. At Mind Base, we recognize the transformative power of education and are driven by a passion to empower students not just academically, but also personally and professionally.

MindBase is a leading education and career development company focused on empowering students through personalized tutoring, academic counseling, university admissions guidance, language training, and future‑focused educational pathways. Through innovative educational solutions, strategic partnerships, and student‑centered services, MindBase supports students and families in achieving their academic and career aspirations.

We are seeking a dynamic, relationship‑driven, and results‑oriented Education Growth & Partnerships Manager to drive strategic growth initiatives, strengthen institutional partnerships, and expand MindBase’s presence within the UAE education ecosystem.

The ideal candidate is a proactive business developer with strong communication and networking abilities, experience in consultative education sales, and a passion for building meaningful partnerships that create long‑term impact.

Responsibilities

• Develop and manage strategic partnerships with schools, universities, training institutes, corporate organizations, and community entities
• Identify and pursue new business opportunities, collaborations, and revenue streams within the education sector
• Build and maintain strong long‑term relationships with institutional stakeholders and key decision‑makers
• Represent MindBase at education events, networking forums, school activations, exhibitions, seminars, and industry conferences
• Negotiate partnership agreements and successfully close opportunities aligned with organizational objectives
• Build referral ecosystems and collaborative initiatives that support student acquisition and brand growth
• Drive B2B and B2C growth initiatives across tutoring, counseling, language training, and future pathways programs
• Build, manage, and maintain a healthy and sustainable sales pipeline through proactive outreach and lead‑generation activities
• Conduct presentations, consultations, workshops, and solution‑based discussions with prospective partners and clients
• Support student enrollment growth through strategic outreach and partnership initiatives
• Develop and execute outreach campaigns and engagement strategies to increase market visibility and lead‑generation
• Identify opportunities for market expansion and new service offerings
• Coordinate and support educational workshops, webinars, seminars, school visits, and awareness events
• Build relationships with school counselors, educators, parent communities, and institutional stakeholders
• Develop community engagement initiatives that strengthen the MindBase brand and market positioning
• Collaborate with academic and marketing teams to support campaigns, events, and partnership activations
• Conduct ongoing market research to identify emerging trends, opportunities, and challenges within the education and training industry
• Perform competitor analysis and provide insights to support strategic decision‑making
• Monitor student and parent needs, market demands, and educational trends to recommend innovative growth strategies
• Identify high‑potential market segments and partnership opportunities
• Maintain accurate and up‑to‑date CRM records, sales activities, pipeline updates, and partnership tracking
• Prepare regular business‑development reports, revenue forecasts, partnership updates, and performance summaries
• Track KPIs, lead conversion metrics, pipeline performance, and partnership outcomes
• Provide insights and recommendations to senior management to support organizational growth strategies

Qualifications

• Strong communication, presentation, and negotiation skills
• Relationship‑building and networking abilities
• Consultative sales and partnership development experience
• Experience in B2B and B2C sales environments
• Strong organizational, follow‑up, and stakeholder management skills
• CRM and sales pipeline management experience
• Event coordination and outreach experience
• Ability to work independently while collaborating effectively across teams
• Strategic thinking and problem‑solving capabilities
• Passion for education, student development, and growth initiatives
• Bachelor’s degree in Business, Marketing, Education, Communications, or a related field
• 3–5 years of experience in business development, partnerships, outreach, or education sales
• Experience working with educational institutions, schools, universities, or training providers is preferred
• UAE/GCC market experience is highly preferred
• Multilingual candidates (Arabic & English) are preferred
• Relationship‑oriented and highly proactive
• Passionate about education and student success
• Confident in engaging with schools, corporates, and institutional stakeholders
• Able to manage both strategic partnerships and direct growth initiatives
• Organized, driven, and target‑oriented
• Comfortable working in a fast‑paced and growth‑focused environment
• Skilled at building trust and maintaining long‑term professional relationships
• Be part of a fast‑growing and innovative education company
• Work on impactful educational initiatives that shape student futures
• Collaborate with passionate educators, counselors, and growth professionals
• Opportunities for professional development and career growth
• Contribute to meaningful partnerships and large‑scale educational impact across the UAE