Business Development Manager

About the job

We're Hiring: Business Development Manager (Marathi-Speaking)

Are you a passionate sales leader fluent in Marathi and English? Ready to take your career to the next level at one of India's fastest-growing Ed-Tech startups? If yes, this opportunity is for you.

Work Location:

Hyderabad (Work from Office)

Working Days:

6-Day Work Week

Languages Required:

• Native proficiency in Marathi
• Excellent communication skills in English

Responsibilities:

• Lead and manage a team of Business Development Associates and Sales Representatives to achieve revenue targets
• Monitor performance metrics and train team members to consistently improve conversions
• Counsel learning prospects, offer career guidance, and explain how CCBP 4.0 Programs can accelerate their careers
• Communicate the value and uniqueness of NxtWave’s CCBP 4.0 Programs
• Oversee the complete sales closing lifecycle, including calls, product demonstrations, closures, and post-sales engagement
• Maintain a detailed record of lead interactions and provide feedback to enhance lead quality
• Drive weekly targets related to revenue and enrollment
• Analyze and share active feedback about customer behavior, market demands, and competition with the marketing team
• Handle escalations and improve customer experience
• Make propositions, give suggestions, and designate sales targets and responsibilities to each team member
• Respond promptly to crucial issues and recommend solutions

You're ideal for this role, if:

• You can manage a team of counselors guiding students with their career decisions
• You can instill empathy in your team to address queries regarding NxtWave courses and help learners make faster decisions
• You have proven experience in driving sales team outcomes and achieving revenue targets
• You're looking to work in a high-growth startup environment
• You're seeking a managerial role where your work is meaningful

What are we looking for?

• Proven experience of 1+ years in managing a sales team
• Excellent communication (written & verbal), interpersonal, and presentation skills
• Native speaker of Marathi with excellent English proficiency
• Native speaker of Telugu is an added advantage
• Highly dedicated individuals with strong work ethic and determination
• Prior sales experience in EdTech is an added advantage
• Empathetic individuals with great patience
• Systematic approach to building sales funnels, tracking feedback, prioritizing tasks, and exceeding deadlines
• A strong sales mindset to effectively communicate NxtWave’s offerings
• Passionate about delivering top-notch customer service

About NxtWave

NxtWave is one of India’s fastest-growing Ed-Tech startups, co-founded by Rahul Attuluri (Ex-Amazon), Sashank Reddy (IIT Bombay), and Anupam Pedarla (IIT Kharagpur). The company is transforming youth into skilled tech professionals through its CCBP 4.0 programs, offering learning in vernacular languages to improve comprehension and outcomes.

Recognised by NSDC, NASSCOM, and Startup India, NxtWave is backed by investors like Greater Pacific Capital, Orios Ventures, and Better Capital. It has paid learners from 647+ districts and over 1,700 hiring partners including Google, Amazon, and Deloitte. The company has earned accolades like Forbes India 30 Under 30 and the Startup Spotlight Award by T-Hub.