Business Development Representative

Company Description

ScholarsColab is an innovative research code sharing and mentoring platform developed by Vidhilekha Soft Solutions Pvt Ltd. Recognized as an innovative startup by the Department For Promotion Of Industry And Internal Trade, Ministry of Commerce and Industry, Government of India, ScholarsColab offers excellent opportunities for researchers and scholars. The platform aims to address the needs of both experienced researchers and aspiring research scholars.

Role Description

This is a full-time on-site role for a Business Development Representative located in Gurugram. The focus will be on inside sales, lead generation, and business development activities. The Business Development Representative is responsible for connecting clients with relevant academic research experts (college/university doctorates) as freelance research mentors to fulfill specific project needs. This role requires analyzing client requirements, identifying suitable experts, and facilitating their engagement throughout the project lifecycle. It often involves tasks like expert screening, relationship management, and ensuring seamless communication between experts and clients.

Here's a more detailed breakdown:

Key Responsibilities:

• Project Scoping and Expert Identification: Analyzing client requests and conducting research to understand project requirements and identify the most relevant academic research experts (AREs).
• Expert Recruitment and Screening: Utilizing various platforms (LinkedIn, email, phone, etc.) to find and vet potential experts based on client needs.
• Expert Relationship Management: Building and maintaining relationships with experts, managing expectations, and ensuring their ongoing engagement throughout the project.
• Project Coordination: Facilitating communication between experts and clients..4.., scheduling consultations, and coordinating expert deliverables.
• Compliance and Quality Assurance: Adhering to company compliance policies and ensuring the quality of expert services.

Skills and Qualifications:

• Strong Communication Skills: Excellent verbal and written communication skills are crucial for interacting with both experts and clients.
• Research Skills: The ability to analyze client requests and conduct thorough research to identify the right experts is essential.
• Relationship Building: Building and maintaining strong relationships with experts is a key aspect of this role.
• Project Management Skills: Managing multiple projects and ensuring timely completion of deliverables is important.
• Problem-Solving Skills: The ability to identify and resolve any issues that may arise during the expert engagement process.

Example Scenarios:

A research project on offloading the data handling to cloud computing in the era of 6G IoV needs the freelance academic researchers who have published their work in this field in reputed scientific journals. You need to screen the publications in this field and reach out to experts through various channels and create a pool of them on the Scholarscolab.com platform.