Local Director | City / Regional Growth Partner

Location: Any approved city or region | Engagement: Independent revenue-share partnership | Compensation: Agreed share of eligible local revenue | Experience: Local market network and business-building capability

Lead the expansion of Kognitiv Academy in an agreed city or region through an entrepreneurial, non-salaried commercial partnership. Build partnerships, source demand and coordinate local opportunities while working within the Academy’s brand, quality and operating standards.

What you will lead

• Develop a city or regional market plan with target learners, employers, venues and delivery partners.

• Source partnerships with companies, universities, community organisations and local institutions.

• Generate demand for programmes and coordinate a qualified local sales pipeline.

• Identify faculty, venue and event opportunities and connect them to the central team.

• Coordinate approved pilots, learning events and launch activities.

• Report pipeline, conversion, partner feedback and delivery feasibility on an agreed cadence.

Commercial partnership model

• No guaranteed salary or employment benefits: this is a commercial revenue-share opportunity.

• Revenue share, attributable sales, eligible deductions, settlement timing and payment conditions will be defined in a signed agreement.

• The Academy retains final approval over prices, programme claims, licensing, educational quality and use of the brand.

• No automatic exclusive territory, power to sign contracts or authority to represent a licensed director unless expressly granted.

• All commercial activity and any local entity, licensing or work-authorisation requirements must be cleared before launch.

Who fits

• Established local professional network and proven business development or community leadership ability.

• Ability to operate independently, build trust and move opportunities from introduction to conversion.

• Experience in education, training, startups or B2B partnerships is beneficial.

• Strong written and spoken English; relevant local languages are an advantage.

First 90 days

• Agree target geography, responsibilities and signed commercial terms.

• Produce a concise market map and prioritised partner pipeline.

• Secure introductory meetings, validate demand and propose the first compliant local pilot.

Success measures

• Qualified local pipeline, contracted partnerships and attributable collected revenue.

• Launch readiness, quality of local delivery and learner satisfaction.

• Sustainable contribution after direct local delivery costs.

Application: Please share a CV/profile, a short note on relevant experience and examples of work or projects where appropriate.