Job Title: Business Development Manager (BDM) – Education Sector
Location: Kochi, Kerala
Salary: Competitive, based on experience and current compensation
Job Summary
We are looking for a dynamic and results-oriented Business Development Manager (BDM) to drive business growth and expand our presence in the education sector. The ideal candidate should have proven experience in educational sales, institutional partnerships, and business development, with a strong network across schools, colleges, universities, or EdTech organizations.
Key Responsibilities
- Identify and develop new business opportunities within the education sector.
- Build and maintain strong relationships with schools, colleges, universities, coaching institutes, and educational stakeholders.
- Generate leads, conduct presentations, and convert prospects into clients.
- Develop and execute business development strategies to achieve revenue targets.
- Collaborate with internal teams to ensure successful onboarding and customer satisfaction.
- Monitor market trends, competitor activities, and emerging opportunities.
- Prepare sales forecasts, business reports, and pipeline updates.
- Participate in educational events, exhibitions, seminars, and networking activities.
Required Qualifications
- Bachelor's degree in Business Administration, Marketing, Education, or a related field.
- MBA preferred.
- Mandatory experience in the Education Sector (EdTech, Training, Educational Services, Publishing, or Institutional Sales).
Experience Required
- 2–5 years of experience in Business Development or Sales.
- Minimum 3 years of experience in the Education Sector.
- Proven track record of achieving sales and revenue targets.
- Experience in B2B and institutional sales is highly preferred.
Key Skills
- Business Development
- Institutional Sales
- Lead Generation & Conversion
- Relationship Management
- Negotiation & Closing
- Strategic Planning
- Market Research & Analysis
- Excellent Communication & Presentation Skills
- CRM Management
Preferred Candidate Profile
- Strong network within the education ecosystem in Kerala.
- Self-driven, target-oriented, and capable of working independently.
- Excellent interpersonal and stakeholder management skills.
- Willingness to travel as required.
Employment Type: Full-Time
Industry: Education / EdTech / Training & Development
Pay: From ₹45,000.00 per hour
Work Location: In person
