Job Title: Business Development Associate
Location: Jamshedpur, Jharkhand (Field + Office)
Employment Type: Full-time
Organization: Ekam-In
About Ekam-In
Ekam-In is a premium education and skill-development organization dedicated to creating meaningful learning experiences for children, parents, educators, and schools.
Our mission is to empower young minds through innovative, practical, and age-appropriate programs that build academic excellence, life skills, confidence, and child safety awareness.
Our key offerings include:
- Financial Literacy for Kids – Workshops and structured learning programs that teach children essential money management and decision-making skills.
- POCSO Awareness & Child Safety Training – Training programs for schools, educators, parents, and organizations to promote child protection and awareness.
Position Overview
We are looking for an energetic, confident, and relationship-oriented Business Development Associate to help expand the reach of Ekam-In's educational programs.
The ideal candidate will build relationships with parents, schools, educational institutions, corporate organizations, and community groups while promoting our programs and generating new business opportunities.
This is a dynamic role for someone who enjoys meeting people, building partnerships, and contributing to a purpose-driven organization.
Key ResponsibilitiesBusiness Development
- Generate new leads through field visits, networking, referrals, and community outreach.
- Promote Ekam-In's educational programs to parents, schools, and organizations.
- Conduct follow-up calls, meetings, and presentations to convert enquiries into enrollments or partnerships.
- Maintain a healthy pipeline of prospective clients and institutional partners.
- Achieve monthly business development and enrollment targets.
Financial Literacy Program Development
- Reach out to schools to introduce Financial Literacy Workshops.
- Coordinate meetings with school principals, academic coordinators, and management teams.
- Promote workshops for students, parents, and educational institutions.
- Build partnerships with community organizations and residential societies.
POCSO Awareness Program Development
- Approach schools, NGOs, educational institutions, and corporate organizations to introduce child safety and POCSO awareness programs.
- Coordinate training sessions for teachers, parents, and students.
- Build long-term institutional partnerships for recurring awareness initiatives.
- Support planning and execution of workshops and awareness campaigns.
Community Outreach
- Represent Ekam-In at educational exhibitions, community events, seminars, and networking forums.
- Build relationships with local organizations and parent communities.
- Develop referral networks with schools and community partners.
Client Relationship Management
- Maintain regular communication with prospective parents and institutional clients.
- Ensure timely follow-ups and excellent customer service.
- Record all interactions accurately in the CRM or lead management system.
- Prepare weekly progress and business development reports.
Marketing Support
Work closely with the marketing team to:
- Promote workshops and events.
- Support admission campaigns.
- Generate referrals and testimonials.
- Share market feedback and customer insights.
- Assist with promotional activities and local outreach.
Qualifications
- Bachelor's degree in Business, Marketing, Education, Commerce, or a related field.
- Fresh graduates with excellent communication skills are encouraged to apply.
- Prior experience in education, admissions, sales, counseling, or business development is preferred.
Skills Required
- Excellent verbal and written communication skills in English and Hindi (knowledge of Bengali is an advantage).
- Strong presentation and relationship-building skills.
- Confident speaking with parents, school leaders, and institutional representatives.
- Good negotiation and persuasion skills.
- Self-motivated and target-oriented.
- Strong organizational and time-management abilities.
- Proficiency in Microsoft Office and Google Workspace.
Desired Qualities
We are looking for someone who:
- Is passionate about education and child development.
- Enjoys interacting with people from diverse backgrounds.
- Can represent the organization professionally.
- Demonstrates integrity, empathy, and accountability.
- Is proactive, resourceful, and willing to learn.
- Can work independently while contributing to team goals.
Key Performance Indicators (KPIs)
Performance will be measured based on:
- Student admissions to Ekam-In Junior.
- School partnerships established.
- Financial Literacy workshops booked and conducted.
- POCSO training programs secured.
- Monthly revenue generated.
- Lead conversion rates.
- Client satisfaction and relationship management.
- Achievement of business development targets.
What We Offer
- Competitive salary with performance-based incentives.
- Professional development and training.
- Opportunity to work with innovative educational programs.
- A supportive and collaborative work environment.
- Career growth within a rapidly expanding education organization.
- The satisfaction of contributing to initiatives that positively impact children, families, and schools.
Join Our Team
If you are passionate about education, enjoy building meaningful relationships, and want to make a positive difference in the lives of children and families, we invite you to become a part of the Ekam-In team.
Together, let's create brighter futures through quality education, financial empowerment, and child safety awareness.
Pay: ₹5,000.00 - ₹15,000.00 per month
Benefits:
Work Location: Hybrid remote in Jamshedpur H O, Jharkhand
