candidates with 2 years to 5 years experience in ed-tech, any education domain, or it industry will be preferred.
roles and responsibilities
the role of a business development executive is to assist the organizations sales and growth efforts by contributing to new customer acquisition. he/she should be able to provide ideas to attract new clients and keep the senior management updated about marketplace and competitor activity.
the primary role and responsibilities of a business development executive include:
• build contacts with potential clients to create new business opportunities
• make cold calls for new business leads, email campaigns, and social media campaigns
• send campaigns and schedule appointments with interested parties
• support in writing new business proposals
• maintain knowledge of all product and service offerings of the company
• arrange meetings for senior management with prospective clients
• follow company guidelines and procedures for the acquisition of customers
• keep prospective client database updated
• sales negotiation skills
• extraordinary communication skills (oral and written)
• prospect research abilities
• good presentation skills
• technical understanding
• creative content writing skills
• strategic planning and problem solving skills
• detail oriented and organised
requirements
competencies and skills required :
• bachelor’s degree is required, bsc/ba in business administration, sales, or relevant field.
• knowledge of education industry
• ability to develop good relationships with current and potential clients
• must possess strong customer service skills
• excellent leadership and communication skills
• experience in project management and/or sales
• excellent written and verbal communication
• must have good negotiation skills
• must be able to create good presentations
• must have excellent interpersonal skills
• must be detail-oriented and an active listener
• ability to work under pressure