Business Development Associate - Female

Job Title:

Business Development Associate (Female) - (On-site, Patna)

Role Overview:

We are looking for a female Business Development Associate to join our Franchise Development team in Patna (onsite).
The role focuses on lead generation and initial outreach to identify and qualify potential investors and franchise partners interested in establishing Birla Open Minds schools in new territories.

The ideal candidate should have excellent communication skills, confidence in approaching new prospects, and a keen interest in education and business growth.

Key Responsibilities:

• Generate new leads of potential investors, entrepreneurs, and institutions interested in partnering with Birla Open Minds for school franchise opportunities.
• Research and identify prospective leads through databases, online sources, networking, and market intelligence.
• Initiate first-level contact via calls, emails, or meetings to share franchise opportunity details and generate interest.
• Qualify leads based on their investment capacity, location, and intent.
• Maintain an updated database of all prospects and follow up regularly to nurture leads through the sales funnel.
• Coordinate with the Franchise Development Manager and Head Office for further discussions and meetings with qualified leads.
• Support franchise marketing and outreach campaigns in the region (events, seminars, exhibitions, etc.).
• Prepare lead status and performance reports for management review.
• Achieve assigned weekly and monthly lead-generation targets.

Desired Candidate Profile:

• Female candidates with 1–3 years of experience in lead generation, inside sales, or business development, preferably in education, real estate, franchising, or investment advisory sectors.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills (English and Hindi).
• Confident in interacting with business owners, investors, and senior professionals.
• Strong research and networking ability to identify new prospects.
• Goal-driven, self-motivated, and comfortable working with monthly targets.
• Proficient in MS Excel, CRM tools, and digital outreach platforms.
• Based in Patna or willing to work on-site full-time.

Job Types: Full-time, Permanent

Pay: ₹25,000.00 - ₹30,000.00 per month

Benefits:

• Cell phone reimbursement
• Health insurance
• Paid sick time
• Provident Fund

Work Location: In person