Business Development Manager (BDM)

Job Title: Business Development Manager (BDM) – Admissions & SalesLocation: Hubballi–Dharwad, Karnataka

Organization: Vendatu

About the RoleVendatu is looking for a dynamic and experienced Business Development Manager (BDM) to drive admissions for our JEE & NEET Foundation Courses and JEE & NEET Coaching Programs for PU Students. The ideal candidate should have a strong background in educational sales, admissions, relationship management with schools and colleges, student counselling, and conversion of leads into admissions.

• Key ResponsibilitiesDrive student admissions for Vendatu's JEE & NEET Foundation and PU programs.
• Develop and maintain strong relationships with schools, PU colleges, principals, and management teams across the Hubballi–Dharwad region.
• Conduct student and parent counselling sessions to guide them in choosing the right academic program.
• Handle the complete admission cycle, from lead generation to counselling, follow-ups, and successful closures.
• Organize and conduct seminars, career guidance sessions, workshops, and promotional events in schools and colleges.
• Generate leads through institutional tie-ups, referrals, educational events, and field activities.
• Meet monthly and quarterly admission targets.
• Coordinate with the academic and marketing teams to ensure smooth execution of campaigns and events.
• Maintain accurate records of enquiries, follow-ups, admissions, and daily activity reports.
• Analyze market trends and competitor activities to identify growth opportunities.
• Required Skills & QualificationsBachelor's degree in any discipline
• 2–5+ years of experience in educational sales, admissions, or business development.
• Experience working with coaching institutes, schools, colleges, or EdTech organizations is highly preferred.
• Excellent communication, presentation, and counselling skills.
• Strong negotiation and closing abilities.
• Ability to build long-term relationships with educational institutions.
• Self-motivated, target-oriented, and willing to travel extensively within the assigned region.
• Proficiency in MS Office and CRM tools is an added advantage.
• Preferred Candidate ProfilePrior experience in JEE/NEET coaching, Foundation programs, or the education sector.
• Strong network among schools, PU colleges, and educational institutions in the Hubballi–Dharwad region.
• Passion for student counselling and helping students achieve their academic goals.
• Capable of independently planning and executing admission campaigns and seminars.
• What We OfferCompetitive salary with attractive performance incentives.
• Monthly and quarterly admission-based incentives.
• Career growth opportunities in a fast-growing education organization.
• Professional training and continuous learning opportunities.
• Opportunity to make a meaningful impact on students' academic journeys.

Location: Hubballi–Dharwad (Field-based)

Employment Type: Full-time

Experience: 2–5+ Years

If you are passionate about education, admissions, relationship building, and achieving ambitious growth targets, we would love to hear from you.