We are seeking a motivated Sales and Business Development Executive to drive the growth of our academy. In this role, you will manage the entire growth funnel, focusing on recruiting high-quality course instructors, generating leads from parents and students, converting these leads into paid admissions, and building valuable partnerships and affiliations. This position requires a proactive individual who can work independently to meet enrollment targets and contribute to the academy’s expansion.
Key Responsibilities
Instructor and Expert Sourcing: Identify, interview, and recruit qualified subject matter experts and industry trainers across various domains, including technical, vocational, soft skills, and life skills.
Lead Generation: Develop and maintain an active pipeline of prospective students through direct outreach, community engagement, and managing incoming inquiries.
Sales Conversion: Present course offerings to interested parents, address their questions and concerns, overcome objections, and successfully convert leads into paid enrollments.
Market Research and Fee Benchmarking: Conduct thorough analysis of competitor pricing, regional trends, and industry standards to recommend competitive fee structures that maximize revenue.
Certifications, Affiliations, and Partnerships: Establish formal partnerships with certifying bodies, local organizations, and corporate entities to accredit courses and provide additional benefits to students.
Referral Program Management: Design, implement, and oversee incentive-based referral programs targeting parents, students, and alumni to encourage organic growth in enrollments.
Market Surveys and Demand Assessment: Regularly conduct surveys and collect feedback from parents and students to identify high-demand skill areas and inform future course development.
Required Qualifications
Experience: 1 to 3 years in business development, sales, admissions, lead generation, or partnership management. Experience within the education sector is highly desirable.
Communication and Pitching: Excellent verbal and written communication skills with a proven ability to close sales or secure partnerships effectively.
Networking and Relationship Building: Strong interpersonal skills to connect with instructors, parents, corporate sponsors, and institutional partners.
Analytical and Strategic Thinking: Ability to perform market research and analyze competitor data to guide pricing strategies and program planning.
Self-Driven and Goal-Oriented: A proactive mindset with the ability to manage multiple initiatives independently and consistently achieve enrollment targets.
Work Schedule and Location
This is a part-time, in-person role. The position offers a competitive base stipend along with performance-linked incentives based on course enrollments and partnership achievements. The monthly compensation ranges from Rs. 35,000 to Rs. 45,000.
If you are passionate about education and have the drive to contribute to the growth of a dynamic academy, this role offers an excellent opportunity to make a significant impact.