Business Development Executive

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About Pursue

Pursue is a comprehensive career development platform helping students and professionals across India discover the right careers, get matched to colleges, and grow through internships, jobs, and learning opportunities. We partner with universities, colleges, and corporates to connect them with high-intent students and early-career professionals.

Role Overview

energetic, go-getter Business Development Executives

full-time role

Key Responsibilities

• Sales Strategy & Outreach:

  Identify, pitch, and close partnerships with universities, colleges, and corporates.

• Revenue Growth:

  Take ownership of sales targets across admissions and corporate collaborations.

• Prospecting & Pipeline:

  Run outreach campaigns, generate leads, and maintain a structured sales pipeline.

• Relationship Building:

  Nurture strong connections with admissions heads, placement officers, and HR leaders.

• Negotiation & Closure:

  Manage proposals, commercial discussions, and deal closures.

• Startup Agility:

  Work closely with the founding team, contribute to strategy, and learn across functions.

• Feedback Loop:

  Share market insights to refine Pursue’s offerings and strategy.

Qualifications & Skills

• 0–3 years of B2B sales experience (education/EdTech/recruitment preferred, but not mandatory).

• Freshers are welcome

  - energy, ambition, and hunger to learn matter more than prior experience.
• Excellent communication, negotiation, and relationship-building skills.
• Entrepreneurial mindset - self-driven, adaptable, and not afraid to hustle.
• Willingness to travel for client meetings.

Compensation

• Competitive fixed salary (based on experience)
• Attractive performance-based commissions & incentives

Why Join Us?

• Direct Mentorship:

  Work closely with the founders and leadership team.

• Cross-Functional Exposure:

  Learn beyond sales: strategy, product, and marketing.

• Growth Roadmap:

  Clear path to lead BD teams in 2–4 years.

• Startup Energy:

  Fast-moving, high-ownership environment with exponential learning.

• Impact:

  Be part of a mission-driven platform solving India’s career challenges.