Cara Education
Job Title: Sr. Business Development Associate
Department: Sales & Business Development
Location: Pune, India – On-site.
Company: Cara Education
About Cara Education
Cara Education is a leading corporate training and consulting organization specializing in IT, Technology, Leadership, and Professional Development programs. We partner with global enterprises to upskill their workforce with industry-certified trainers and cutting-edge learning programs.
Role Overview
We are looking for an ambitious and energetic Business Development Associate to help us expand our reach and strengthen relationships with corporate clients. The ideal candidate will be responsible for identifying new business opportunities, nurturing prospects, and supporting the entire sales cycle — from initial contact to deal closure.
Key Responsibilities
- Identify and research potential clients in the corporate training, education, and technology domains.
- Develop and implement strategies to generate new business leads through cold calling, emails, and LinkedIn networking.
- Build and maintain a robust sales pipeline by qualifying prospects and managing relationships.
- Collaborate with the marketing and pre-sales teams to create targeted outreach campaigns.
- Conduct client meetings (virtual or on-site) to understand training needs and present Cara Education’s customized solutions.
- Coordinate with the delivery and operations team to ensure smooth onboarding of new clients.
- Prepare and present proposals, quotations, and commercial offers to clients.
- Track market trends, competitors, and customer feedback to identify growth opportunities.
- Achieve and exceed monthly and quarterly sales targets.
Key Skills & Qualifications
- Bachelor’s degree in business, Marketing, or a related field.
- 1–4 years of experience in Business Development, B2B Sales, or Corporate Partnerships (preferably in the education, training, or IT sector).
- Strong communication, negotiation, and presentation skills.
- Proven track record in lead generation, relationship management, and deal closure.
- Confident in using LinkedIn, CRM tools (Zoho), and MS Office/Google Workspace.
Nice-to-Have:
- Experience in selling corporate learning solutions or professional certification programs.
- Exposure to international markets (GCC, SEA, or Europe) will be an added advantage.
Performance Metrics
- Number of qualified leads converted to clients.
- Revenue generated and target achievement.
- Client retention and satisfaction rate.
- Number of new partnerships or accounts acquired.
Compensation
- Competitive base salary plus performance-based incentives.
- Opportunity for rapid growth into Business Development Manager or Regional Sales roles based on performance.
Why Join Cara Education?
- Work with an innovative, rapidly growing EdTech & corporate training organization
- Exposure to international clients & enterprise sales environment
- Professional learning and upskilling opportunities
- Performance-based career advancement
Pay: ₹11,553.06 - ₹30,000.57 per month
Benefits:
- Cell phone reimbursement
- Leave encashment
Work Location: In person
