Director – Sales & Business Development (Schools & Colleges)

Company Description

The Council for Digital Safety and Wellbeing (CDSW) is a national platform focused on fostering safety, ethics, privacy, trust, and societal wellbeing in our increasingly digital and AI-driven world. As digital technologies transform education, governance, and everyday life, CDSW empowers institutions, communities, and individuals to responsibly navigate challenges such as misinformation, deepfakes, data misuse, and automation-related risks. Through learning, dialogue, and collaboration, CDSW strives to create and sustain resilient digital ecosystems in a rapidly evolving technological landscape.

Role Description

This is a full-time, on-site role based in Hyderabad for a Director – Sales & Business Development (Schools & Colleges) at CDSW. The primary responsibilities include identifying opportunities in the education sector, generating leads, formulating strategies to drive business growth, and managing sales operations. The Director will also mentor and lead a sales team to achieve organizational goals, foster partnerships with educational institutions, and ensure the effective implementation of CDSW initiatives.

Qualifications

• Knowledge and expertise in Lead Generation and Business Development
• Proven track record in Sales and Sales Operations
• Strong leadership skills, with experience in Team Leadership
• Ability to develop and execute strategic business plans
• Excellent communication, negotiation, and relationship-building skills
• Proficiency in planning and managing projects in the education sector
• Bachelor’s degree in Business, Marketing, or a related field; MBA preferred
• Experience in working with schools, colleges, or educational technology is a plus