Manager - School Partnerships at FinTech Company helping parents in making convenient payment · Bengaluru (Bangalore), Hyderabad, Chennai · 3 - 8 years · ₹7L - ₹18L / yr (ESOP available) · Posted 20 Jul 2022

Manager - School Partnerships
at FinTech Company helping parents in making convenient payment
Role Description:
We are just getting started! This not just an opportunity to be part of the startup journey but
help shape the journey by building things from scratch. We are looking to hire a core team
member to facilitate our partnership with schools.
Schools are the focal point of the company's growth at this point – as we are able to serve parents
with this innovative monthly fee payment plan, only of the schools we have tied up with. So,
the opportunity is to be an instrumental part of charting the growth path of a potentially large
impactful organisation.
Key Responsibilities:
- School sales : Primary responsibility is to sell to schools and bring them onboard
o Tie up with schools and onboard them so that we can offer the company's plan to
the parents in the school
o Negotiate and get into commercial agreements with schools
o Upsell our other payment products in the schools
- Stakeholder Management in Schools:
o Enable the company to liaison with the schools tied up with, for close to
everything from meeting the parents, doing events etc.
o Forge a strong relationship with the school management and principal
and be their first port of call on anything to do with finances
- Team Building- Build a high quality sales team and lead it in that city.
What are we looking for?
- Self-starter with a high sense of ownership → Comfortable to work with minimal
supervision and do sales independently
- Ability to drive sales and closures → Have the capability to do standalone
meetings with school management and drive closures
- Hungry to learn and grow → Passion to learn & be a better version of oneself;
motivated to succeed
- Bias for action → Have the temperament to experiment and execute in uncertainty
- Hustler → Ability to generate resources to solve a problem
- Intellectual honesty → Always seeking and presenting truth irrespective of personal
POV or beliefs
- Mission-oriented → Deeply care about delivering value and making an impact on
customer’s lives
Desired Qualifications
- 3+ years of doing b2b sales
- Entrepreneurial mindset - the ability to be able to crack school deals
independently and work to get tangible results without too much handholding
- Willingness to be on the ground most of the time and doing field sales
- Relevant experience of selling to schools is desirable but not a requirement
Benefits
- Becoming a part of the early core team
- Competitive salary plus ESOPs
- Work with colleagues from strong backgrounds & hungry to succeed
- Opportunity to interact with and learn from high-pedigree investors & mentors -
o VCs: Elevation Capital (erstwhile SAIF Partners), Matrix Partners
o Select angel investors: Kunal Shah, Nithin Kamat, Amit Ranjan
Key Details
- Role: Manager – School Partnerships
- Location: Bengaluru / Hyderabad / Chennai
- Compensation: Negotiable based on candidate profile (structured as Fixed +
Variable + ESOPs)
- Reporting directly to one of the founders
- Date of Joining: ASAP

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Lead Generation & Sales: Connect with potential customers across India through outbound calls, emails, and virtual meetings to convert leads into enrollments.
Consultative Selling: Understand the academic goals of students and parents, and provide personalized product recommendations.
Revenue Growth: Consistently achieve and exceed monthly sales targets through effective outreach and pipeline management.
Customer Relationship Management: Build trust-based relationships with students and parents to enhance customer satisfaction, retention, and referrals.
Negotiation & Closing: Handle objections confidently, negotiate offers, and close deals effectively. Desired Skills & Competencies
Strong sales aptitude with a target-driven approach
Excellent communication and persuasive skills tailored for the Indian customer base
Prior experience in telesales/inside sales is preferred
Familiarity with CRM tools and sales tracking systems
Self-motivated and able to work independently Qualifications
Minimum of 1 year’s experience in sales (EdTech, education, or subscription-based services preferred)
Experience in selling to K-12 or test-prep customers is an added advantage
Bachelor’s degree in any field
About Us
We are the largest and most active online platform for international education!
Yocket was established in 2015 with a mission to connect people to the world's best
learning opportunities. Today, Yocket is the largest community-driven online platform
for international education.
We specialize in premium counselling services for students with ambitions of
pursuing higher education abroad by connecting them to the best universities in the
world. We offer a comprehensive range of services, including expert counselling, test
preparation, visa assistance, and even loans to facilitate your educational journey.
Till date, we have helped more than 10,00,000 students across countries pursue
their higher education. Our students have secured admissions in all of the world's
top 100 global universities, including prestigious institutions such as Harvard
University, MIT, Stanford, University of Oxford, and Columbia University.
We've assisted over 5,700 students in obtaining loans securing more than INR 1,500
Crores, spanning across 15 countries, and have partnered with 12+ lenders like
HDFC, Avanse, Incred, Leap Finance, Union Bank, Axis, and Yes Bank.
At Yocket, we strive to help our employees find passion and purpose. Join us in
changing the way students make their decisions about education. If you wish to
create an impact and help students get the best education by taking our vision
ahead, we would love to have you on our team!
Job Description
Direct revenue generation through B2C sales.
Responsible for meeting and exceeding sales targets.
Building rapport with students and their parents to drive conversions.
Understanding student profiles to offer tailored solutions.
Open to making calls and following up from different lead sources.
Participating in virtual/physical events, seminars, and webinars.
Requirements
Fresher to maximum 5 years of experience in sales.
Proven ability to meet or exceed targets.
Bachelor's degree or equivalent experience.
Prior experience in target-based sales or revenue-focused roles is a plus.
Exceptional written and verbal communication skills.
Highly organized and detail-oriented.
Strong interpersonal and persuasion skills.
Experience in EdTech sales will be a strong advantage.
Familiarity with CRM tools is preferred.
Benefits
Medical Insurance for you and your family.
No-boss culture – We value ideas over hierarchy.
Access to a psychological counselor – Mental health support provided
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About UPRIO: https://www.uprio.com/
UPRIO is an innovative ed-tech start-up transforming the after-school tuition landscape through an AI-powered, student-first approach. Our solutions focus on delivering measurable outcomes for students and parents, placing us at the forefront of the industry. With strong financial backing and a team of over 200 professionals, we are on a mission to build a scalable and impactful education platform.
Location : Hyderabad
About the Role
Drive brand awareness, enroll students into free programs, and convert them into paid subscribers. You’ll work closely with parents, students, and schools, managing the full customer lifecycle through field sales and engagement.
Compensation
● 7 LPA { 5lpa Fixed + 2lpa Variable + Travel Allowance}
○ For the first 2 months(Probation): 25k + Travel Allowance.
○ Post-probation (full-time) : 7 LPA (5lpa Fixed + 2lpa variable + Travel Allowance)
Locations: Bangalore, Delhi NCR, Chennai & Hyderabad.
Key Responsibilities
● Activate schools and promote UPRIO’s platform
● Enroll students into free trial batches
● Convert free users into paid subscribers
● Drive renewals, retention, and follow-ups
Required Skills & Qualifications
● Good communication Skills
● Ability to build trust and long-term relationships with clients.
● Willingness to travel and work on the field








