Business Development Manager

The Education market in India is worth a 116 Billion USD. This market is fragmented and inefficient. There are 37,000+ colleges and 30 Million students looking for admissions every year in India and yet College information is scattered, inaccurate and often biased. CollegeBol organizes the college selection market by providing a social decision-making platform for students. By having students themselves review the colleges they experienced and interact with aspirants, CollegeBol provides timely, detailed and unbiased information on colleges to prospective students. This social data accompanied with great design and user experiences drive high user engagement which in turn leads to rich data being generated. This data enables CollegeBol to provide all relevant stakeholders pinpoint accuracy in accessing the kind of segments they are looking to reach. CollegeBol, thus disrupts the fragmented college selection market by aggregating both students and colleges on one platform through a social + data driven approach.

Job Description: Business Development Manager

Number of Positions: 1 (Male)
Salary: 4.8 LPA
Experience: 3 to 5 years (as Business Development Manager in Amazon Business, Job Consultancy, Naukri.com, Indeed, )
Location: Ahmedabad
Interview : Face to face
Language : English, Hindi, Gujarati
Notice Period:-  Immediate to 30 Days.

Position Overview:
We are seeking a highly motivated and dynamic individual to join our team as a Business Development Manager (BDM). The BDM will play a crucial role in identifying new business opportunities, developing strategies, and executing plans to drive growth and expand our client base. The successful candidate will have a strong understanding of project/campaign management, excellent strategic planning skills, and the ability to mentor and support a team of Business Development Associates (BDAs). The BDM will also be responsible for assisting BDAs in closing sales, preparing reports, participating in educational fairs and seminars, and maintaining relationships with our B2B clients.

Responsibilities:

•  Gain a comprehensive understanding of our projects and campaigns to effectively promote our services to potential clients.
•  Develop strategic plans to drive business growth, identify target markets, and explore new opportunities for expansion.
•  Train and mentor a team of Business Development Associates (BDAs) to ensure they are equipped with the necessary knowledge and skills to achieve their targets.
•  Provide guidance and support to BDAs in closing sales by assisting them in presentations, negotiations, and overcoming objections.
•  Prepare detailed reports on sales activities, market trends, and competitor analysis to inform decisionmaking and evaluate the effectiveness of strategies.
•  Actively participate in educational fairs, seminars, and networking events to build brand awareness, establish connections, and generate leads.
•  Identify and onboard B2B clients from various sectors including Schools, corporate entities, colleges, coaching institutes, study abroad agencies, and hostels.
•  Cultivate and maintain strong relationships with existing B2B clients to ensure client satisfaction, retention, and foster opportunities for upselling and crossselling.

Qualifications:

•  Proven experience in business development, sales, or related roles.
•  Strong understanding of project and campaign management concepts.
•  Excellent strategic planning and problemsolving abilities.
•  Demonstrated leadership and team management skills.
•  Exceptional communication, presentation, and negotiation skills.
•  Ability to work independently and collaboratively in a fastpaced environment.
•  Proficiency in using CRM software and other sales tools.
•  Willingness to travel and participate in events as required.
•  Prior experience in the education sector or related industries is a plus.
• As a Business Development Manager, you will have the opportunity to make a significant impact on our organization's growth and success. If you possess a strategic mindset, exceptional leadership abilities, and a passion for driving business development initiatives, we invite you to join our team and contribute to our continued success.