KLAY Academy is a strategic new venture aimed at building a strong, scalable pipeline of high-quality early childhood educators across India. It is designed to create a world-class Early Childhood Education (ECE) training and certification ecosystem.

The Academy will cater to a wide spectrum of learners including 12th pass candidates, university graduates, freshers, and women/mothers looking to restart their careers. Through structured programs, practical training, and certification pathways, KLAY Academy aims to professionalize the ECE workforce and establish itself as a market leader in teacher development.

Role Objective

Participate in building KLAY Academy as a high-growth business vertical with full accountability for P&L, revenue generation, admissions, market expansion, partnerships, and operational excellence. This role requires an entrepreneurial leader who can build, scale, and institutionalize the Academy as a market-leading brand.

1. Revenue & P&L Ownership – 30%

• Revenue achievement vs targets

• Profitability and cost management

• Program-level financial performance

2. Admissions & Sales Funnel – 25%

• Admissions achievement vs targets

• Conversion rates and funnel efficiency

• Channel performance and ROI

3. Partnerships & Market Expansion – 15%

• Institutional partnerships (universities, government, corporates)

• New market entry and scale-up

• Revenue from partnerships

4. Marketing & Brand Building – 10%

• Lead generation efficiency (CPL)

• Brand visibility and positioning

• Digital and offline campaign effectiveness

5. Program Delivery & Quality – 10%

• Student satisfaction and outcomes

• Completion and certification rates

• Training quality standards

6. Team Leadership – 5%

• Team productivity and performance

• Talent development and retention

7. Governance & Reporting – 5%

• MIS and reporting discipline

• Compliance and audit adherence

• Drive overall business strategy and execution

• Build and scale admissions and revenue engine

• Establish and manage partnerships across India

• Lead marketing and brand-building initiatives

• Ensure high-quality program delivery

• Build and lead a high-performance team

• Manage P&L and improve profitability

• 10–15 years of total experience

• Minimum 4–6 years in business leadership / P&L roles

• Experience in EdTech, training, skilling, or service-led businesses preferred

• Strong PR and stakeholder management skills

• Proven ability to scale businesses and build partnerships

• Entrepreneurial mindset with high ownership

• Fixed CTC: Up to ₹25 Lakhs per annum

• Variable Pay: Up to 20% linked to performance (revenue, profitability, and growth milestones)