Executive – Strategy & Business Excellence
Student Grad
Job Description
Job Description
Executive – Strategy & Business Excellence
Company: Student Grad
Department: Strategy & Growth
Location: Noida, Uttar Pradesh
Employment Type: Full-Time
Experience: 0–1 Year (Fresh Graduates Welcome)
Salary: ₹25,000–₹30,000 per month
About Student Grad
Student Grad is a leading international education consultancy dedicated to helping students achieve their higher education goals across the UK, Europe, Australia, New Zealand, Canada, Dubai, and other global destinations.
We collaborate with universities, recruitment partners, and industry stakeholders to provide transparent, personalized, and end-to-end study abroad solutions. As we continue to expand, we are looking for ambitious professionals who want to build a career in business strategy, analytics, partnerships, and organizational growth.
About the Role
We are looking for a highly motivated Executive – Strategy & Business Excellence to join our Strategy & Growth team.
This role works directly with senior leadership and offers exposure to business strategy, sales analytics, university partnerships, market research, business reporting, and cross-functional projects. The ideal candidate should be analytical, organized, proactive, and eager to contribute to strategic decision-making.
Key Responsibilities
- Strategy & Business Analysis
- Prepare MIS reports, dashboards, and management presentations.
- Track business KPIs and performance metrics.
- Analyze data to identify trends, risks, and growth opportunities.
- Support strategic planning and business reviews.
- Present actionable business insights to leadership.
Sales Performance & Reporting
- Monitor sales targets, conversions, applications, enrollments, and revenue.
- Generate weekly and monthly sales performance reports.
- Compare actual performance against targets.
- Identify performance gaps and improvement opportunities.
- Coordinate with sales teams to ensure reporting accuracy.
University Research & Portfolio Management
- Research universities, colleges, and academic programs.
- Evaluate tuition fees, scholarships, rankings, employability, and admission criteria.
- Maintain an updated university database.
- Develop comparison sheets and product summaries.
- Recommend universities and programs aligned with business goals.
University Partnerships
- Identify new university partnership opportunities.
- Coordinate communication with university representatives.
- Maintain partnership records and documentation.
- Support onboarding and relationship management of institutional partners.
Agent & Partner Management
- Maintain recruitment agent and partner databases.
- Track partner performance and engagement.
- Coordinate onboarding and follow-ups.
- Assist management in evaluating partner productivity.
Market Research & Competitive Analysis
- Research international education trends and student preferences.
- Monitor competitors, visa policies, and emerging destinations.
- Identify new business opportunities.
- Prepare structured market intelligence reports.
Business Excellence & Process Improvement
- Improve business processes and reporting systems.
- Document workflows and SOPs.
- Support automation and process optimization initiatives.
- Coordinate strategic projects and departmental follow-ups.
Cross-Functional Coordination
- Collaborate with Sales, Marketing, Admissions, Operations, Finance, and Leadership teams.
- Collect and validate business data.
- Support strategic initiatives and business planning.
Who Should Apply?
We're looking for candidates who are:
- Analytical and data-driven
- Curious and eager to learn
- Detail-oriented
- Organized with strong time management skills
- Excellent communicators
- Problem solvers with logical thinking
- Proactive and self-motivated
- Comfortable working in a fast-paced environment
- Interested in business strategy and international education
Educational Qualifications
Bachelor's or Master's degree in any of the following:
- Business Administration
- Management Studies
- Commerce
- Marketing
- International Business
- Business Analytics
- Data Analytics
- Economics
- Finance
- Statistics
- International Relations
- Education Management
- Any relevant business or analytical discipline
Fresh graduates are encouraged to apply.
Preferred Skills
- Microsoft Excel / Google Sheets
- Microsoft PowerPoint
- Research & Analytical Skills
- Business Reporting
- Strong Written & Verbal Communication
- Logical Thinking
- Attention to Detail
- Coordination & Project Management
Added Advantage:
- Power BI
- Tableau
- SQL
- CRM Platforms
- AI & Automation Tools
- Key Performance Indicators (KPIs)
Performance will be evaluated based on:
- Accuracy of business reports
- Dashboard quality
- Sales reporting accuracy
- University & partner database management
- Market research quality
- Strategic project execution
- Partnership development
- Process improvement initiatives
- Actionable business insights
- Cross-functional collaboration
- What Student Grad Offers
- Competitive salary (₹25,000–₹30,000/month)
- Direct exposure to senior leadership
- Hands-on experience in business strategy and analytics
- Opportunities to work across multiple business functions
- Fast career progression based on performance
- Learning-focused and growth-driven work environment
- Ownership of impactful business projects
- Professional development and mentoring
Career Growth
Executive – Strategy & Business Excellence
↓
Senior Executive – Strategy & Business Excellence
↓
Assistant Manager – Strategy & Business Excellence
↓
Manager – Strategy & Business Excellence
↓
Head – Strategy & Growth
Why Join Student Grad?
At Student Grad, you'll gain end-to-end exposure to the international education industry while working closely with leadership on high-impact projects.
This role provides an excellent foundation for careers in:
- Business Strategy
- Business Analytics
- International Education
- University Partnerships
- Business Development
- Sales Operations
- Management Consulting
- Business Excellence
- Leadership & Growth
If you're passionate about solving business problems, working with data, and building a meaningful career, we'd love to hear from you.
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