Business Development Associate

About the Role

We are looking for a dynamic and result-oriented Business Development Associate to drive business growth, build strong client relationships, and identify new business opportunities. The ideal candidate should have excellent communication, negotiation, and sales skills with a proven track record in business development.

Key Responsibilities

• Identify and generate new business opportunities through various channels.
• Develop and maintain relationships with prospective clients, colleges, institutions, and corporate partners.
• Conduct market research to identify potential customers and industry trends.
• Schedule and attend client meetings, presentations, and product demonstrations.
• Follow up on leads and convert them into business opportunities.
• Prepare proposals, quotations, and business presentations.
• Coordinate with internal teams to ensure smooth project execution.
• Maintain accurate records of sales activities and client interactions in CRM tools.
• Achieve monthly and quarterly sales targets.
• Build strategic partnerships to expand business reach.

Required Skills

• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
• Strong negotiation and presentation skills.
• Ability to build and maintain client relationships.
• Good understanding of sales processes and business development strategies.
• Proficiency in MS Office and CRM tools.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving abilities.
• Self-motivated with a target-driven approach.

Qualifications:

• Bachelor's Degree in Business Administration, Marketing, Commerce, Management, or related field.
• 1 to 1.5 years of experience in Business Development, Sales, Client Acquisition, or a related role.
• Preferred Skills
• Experience in Education, Skill Development, Recruitment, HR Services, EdTech, or Training Industry.
• Knowledge of lead generation through LinkedIn, cold calling, email campaigns, and networking.
• Experience in handling B2B and B2C sales.