Job Title: Business Development Consultant (Texas Region)
Job type: Part-Time 10-20 hours/week
Location: Remote
Intended Start Date: ASAP
Who We Are:
Think Academy US (www.TheThinkAcademy.com), a 100% owned subsidiary of TAL Education Group(NYSE: TAL), is recently established education technology (Ed-Tech) company to provide K-12 extra-curricular learning services through science and technology. At Think Academy, we provide full cycle service to foster local children’s ability to think critically, to strengthen their logic skills, and to help them fulfill their goals through innovative teaching techniques. We believe Love and Technology can make education better. Each week, more than 6 million students are enrolled in TAL's online and offline education platform.
Your Role:
Think Academy U.S. is seeking an experienced and results-driven Business Development Consultant to drive growth in the public school, private school, and educational institution sectors across Texas. The ideal candidate will establish partnerships, develop new business opportunities, and leverage their network to engage with PTA organizations, school staff, and devision-makers in the education sector.
As a Business Development Consultant your responsibilities include:
- Business Development and Sales:
- Develop and implement strategies to expand business within public and private schools, as well as educational institutions in Texas.
- Build and maintain strong relationships with school administrators, PTA leaders, and key-decision makers.
- Identify and pursue new opportunities for collaboration, sponsorships, and educational service offerings.
- Conduct market research to understand school district policies, funding sources, and trends in K-21 education.
- Partnership and Networking:
- Establish partnerships with PTAs, school staff, and educational organizations to enhance business outreach.
- Represent Think Academy at school events, district meetings, and education-related.
- Collaborate with school HR departments to explore staff training, resource sharing, and educational program implementation.
- Work with local government and educational boards to stay informed on policy changes and funding opportunities.
- Strategic Planning and Execution:
- Develop proposals, presentations, and marketing strategies to attract educational clients.
- Monitor and track partnership performance, ensuring measurable growth and engagement.
- Collaborate with internal teams (marketing, product development, etc.) to tailor offerings that align with school needs.
- Ensure compliance with Texas education regulations and school district procurement policies.
Work Hours:
- Tuesday - Friday
- 10am-3pm PST
What We’re Looking For:
- Previous business consulting experience in the education industry is highly desired.
- Strong verbal and written communicator who is friendly, attentive, and skilled at understanding business needs.
- Comfortable working in a remote, fast-paced, and dynamic environment.
- Existing connections from Texas PTAs to school districts and anything in between!
Pay & Benefits:
- Flexible Remote Work: Work from anywhere that suits you best!
- Professional Growth: Sharpen your communication, strategic thinking, and problem-solving skills through hands-on, real-world experience.
- Pay: $20/hr
Think Academy is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, or protected veteran status and will not be discriminated against on the basis of disability.
What We Do
AL Education Group (NYSE: TAL) is an education technology (Ed-Tech) company that operates based on smart education that provides an open platform for quality education and extra-curricular learning. It serves public education, powers private education and explores new education models for the future on a global scale. Our mission is Advancing Education Through Science and Technology. Currently there are more than 4 million students per week on TAL’s online and offline education platforms.
Think Academy (www.TheThinkAcademy.com), a 100% owned subsidiary of TAL Education Group, is recently established to provide K-9 extra-curricular learning services through technology in the US. Offering accelerated learning in math, Think Academy fosters the children’s ability to think critically, strengthens their logic skills, and helps them fulfill their goals through innovative teaching techniques. Currently Think Academy is located in San Jose, California, offering various K-9 Math and Chinese live online courses across the nation.