Business Development Manager

About Us

Rosedale International Education delivers the Ontario Secondary School Diploma (OSSD) through a growing global network of partner schools. Working across 17+ countries, we support schools in offering a recognized Canadian secondary qualification that opens pathways to leading universities worldwide. As we accelerate our growth in Southeast Asia, we are looking for a results-driven Business Development Manager to build momentum, open doors with decision-makers, and convert active opportunities into partnerships.

Role Focus (First 3-6 Months)

This is a high-ownership, execution-focused role responsible for driving new school partnerships across Southeast Asia. You will lead the full business development cycle, from market mapping and prospecting to commercial negotiation and contract closure, while representing Rosedale with credibility at the leadership and board level.

Immediate Priorities (First 3-6 Months)

• Build a qualified pipeline of partner school opportunities across key Southeast Asian markets
• Actively engage school owners, principals, and senior leadership teams
• Progress discussions from initial meetings through to commercial and contractual stages
• Close initial partnership agreements within the first 3-6 months
• Establish a strong regional presence and credibility for Rosedale

Key Responsibilities

• Drive new partner school acquisition across Southeast Asia and adjacent markets
• Identify, approach, and engage decision-makers at private and international K-12 schools
• Present the Rosedale OSSD partnership model clearly and credibly to school leadership and boards
• Own the full BD cycle: prospecting, meetings, follow-ups, proposals, negotiations, and closures
• Represent Rosedale at targeted education events, workshops, and meetings (as relevant)
• Work closely with internal academic, onboarding, and marketing teams to support smooth partner onboarding and transition
• Track market trends, competitor activities, and provide structured market intelligence and insights to the leadership team
• Achieve quarterly and annual growth targets for partner acquisition and revenue

Qualifications & Experience

• Bachelor’s degree in Business, Marketing, Education, or related field (master’s preferred)
• 5-8+ years of experience in B2B sales, business development, or partnership management
• Prior experience in the education sector, particularly in secondary/high school education
• Existing relationships or access to private/international schools in Southeast Asia strongly preferred
• Proven track record of meeting/exceeding sales and partnership targets
• Experience negotiating contracts and managing complex stakeholder environments
• Excellent communication, presentation, and negotiation skills
• Willingness and ability to travel within the region, as required

What We Are Looking For

• Practical, commercially minded BD professional who is execution-focused
• Someone who understands how schools make decisions and timeline dynamics
• Strategic thinker who can move quickly to close
• Relationship builder who can balance credibility with urgency
• Comfortable being accountable for outcomes, not just meetings
• Confident engaging senior leadership and school boards; resilient and proactive

Compensation & Other

Location: Jakarta (Indonesia) or Bangkok (Thailand) preferred | Remote with travel. Sponsorship: We are unable to sponsor visa applications; candidates must have the legal right to work in the country of hire. Compensation: Competitive base with performance-based incentives. Base Salary Range: $25,000 – $30,000 CAD (flexibility based on experience). Hiring Priority: Immediate; short-term impact expected (first 3–6 months). Vacancy: Newly created position.

How To Apply

Interested candidates should share their CV and a brief note highlighting relevant education-sector BD experience and recent partnership outcomes.