Freelance Business Development Partner -Institutional Sales

Centre for Science of Student Learning Website: www.cssl.global, www.cssl.in ABOUT US Set up by Fulbright alumni, Centre for Science of Student Learning (CSSL) is South Asia’s leading research based educational assessment organization working towards quality improvement in schools and school systems. Our mission is to build capacity for high quality assessments and research into the science of student learning. CSSL works with the Ministry of Education, Govt of India, Niti Aayog and more than 16 state governments such as Rajasthan, Haryana, Maharashtra, Andhra Pradesh, Jharkhand, Madhya Pradesh and Tamil Nadu.

CSSL regularly partners with the World Bank, UNICEF, UNESCO, Michael and Susan Dell Foundation, Tata Trusts, Central Square Foundation, several NGOs and CSR. CSSL also works with the National Assessment Organizations of Nepal and Maldives to build their capacity for learning assessments and improve student learning outcomes. CSSL currently has worked with more than 9 million students and 1 million teachers in India and abroad.

Vyjayanthi Sankar, the founder and executive director, is a Fulbright Humphrey Fellow and Ashoka Fellow. She is recognised as a leading Education, Assessment and Management expert who pioneered large scale assessments across South Asia. Vyjayanthi regularly advises governments in Eastern and Southern Africa, South-east Asia and South Asia on Learning Assessments.

WHY US Many companies may provide you a job, but very few give you the opportunity to create something meaningful not only for you but that impacts lives around you at scale. We believe that we have the opportunity of a lifetime at CSSL – to address some of the most challenging problems of education - and to put our own ding on the universe! If this resonates with you and you think you have the necessary skill sets and would like the opportunity of a lifetime to explore, grow and stretch yourself to your fullest potential, then this may be the right place for you!

The growth potential for the right candidates is immense as the company is growing fast in both the academic space and social emotional arena as a leading provider internationally. Role Summary Freelance Business Development Partner – Institutional Sales (Bengaluru) Bengaluru | Freelance | Incentive-Based Opportunity CSSL is looking for experienced Freelance Business Development Partners with strong institutional networks across colleges and universities in and around Bengaluru. We are seeking professionals who can build strategic academic relationships, initiate institutional conversations, and drive partnership closures with higher education institutions.

About CSSL CSSL is a research and assessment-driven organization focused on developing scientifically designed evaluation and competency solutions for educational institutions and organizations. Through technology-enabled assessment systems and data-driven insights, CSSL works towards enhancing learning outcomes and future readiness. Key Responsibilities • Build and maintain strategic relationships with colleges and universities • Connect with placement cells, institutional heads, and management teams • Generate and qualify institutional leads • Schedule and conduct meetings with decision-makers • Present solutions and drive partnership discussions • Manage the sales cycle from lead generation to closure • Coordinate with the internal team for onboarding and execution Requirements ✔ Proven track record in institutional / academic sales ✔ Strong existing network within colleges and universities ✔ Good connects with placement officers, management teams, and academic leadership ✔ Excellent communication, negotiation, and relationship management skills ✔ Ability to independently manage meetings and closures ✔ Self-driven and target-oriented mindset Experience in EdTech, academic partnerships, institutional outreach, assessments, training solutions, or higher education consulting will be an added advantage.

Compensation & Work Setup Purely incentive-based role with attractive earning potential per institutional closure Higher payouts based on the scale of engagement and student participation Fully flexible freelance engagement with no fixed office attendance requirements Partners can independently manage their schedules while coordinating remotely with the CSSL team This opportunity is ideal for: • Freelance institutional sales professionals • Education consultants • Academic partnership managers • EdTech business development professionals • Individuals with strong higher education networks Interested candidates may share their profile/contact details for further discussion.