Business Development Manager

Business Development Manager

Key Responsibilities:

• Develop and execute

  sales strategies

  to onboard colleges, universities, and schools onto the portal.
• Build and maintain relationships with

  decision-makers (Directors, Deans, Principals, Admission Heads, Marketing Heads and Trustees)

  in the education sector.
• Pitch and sell

  listing, branding, and lead generation services

  to educational institutions.
• Identify market trends, competitor strategies, and business opportunities to enhance the portal’s offerings.
• Work closely with

  marketing and product teams

  to improve the platform’s value proposition for educational institutions.
• Negotiate and close contracts with institutions, ensuring long-term partnerships.
• Meet and exceed revenue targets through a

  consultative sales approach

  .
• Represent the company at

  education fairs, seminars, conferences and networking events

  .
• Provide regular reports on business performance, revenue growth, and client feedback.

Key Skills & Expertise:

• Industry Knowledge:

  In-depth understanding of

  education aggregator platforms

  and their revenue models.

• Sales & Business Development:

  Strong experience in

  B2B sales, consultative selling and client acquisition

  in the education sector.

• Networking & Relationship Management:

  Well-established network with

  educational institutions

  and decision-makers

• Negotiation & Closing Deals:

  Ability to structure and close high-value partnerships.

• Digital Marketing & Lead Generation Knowledge:

  Understanding of how digital marketing benefits educational institutions.

• Market Research & Competitive Analysis:

  Ability to analyze industry trends and position our portal effectively.

• Communication & Presentation:

  Strong skills in

  pitching, presenting and storytelling

  to education leaders.

• Team Collaboration:

  Ability to work with

  product, marketing and sales teams

  to drive business success.