Company Overview

Career Mantra is an educational advisory platform launched in 2008, headquartered in Gwalior, that simplifies course and college selection for UG and PG courses in India and abroad. With a vast repository of authentic information for over 1500 institutions and 25,000 courses, we enable well-informed career choices through personalized site experiences, interactive seminars, and comprehensive counseling support. Our mission is to bridge the gap between students and their educational goals with confidence and motivation as our driving forces.

Job Overview

We are seeking a motivated Business Development Executive at the fresher level to join our team in Wakad. This full-time role is essential in driving growth and expanding the company’s reach. The successful candidate will engage in lead generation, market research, and sales to advance the organization's mission of supporting education seekers. You will develop strategic client relationships and work collaboratively to realize our vision of becoming a leading educational advisory brand.

Qualifications and Skills

• Proficiency in sales (Mandatory skill), with a keen understanding of selling strategies and the ability to meet sales targets through persuasive interactions.
• Skilled in market research (Mandatory skill) to analyze educational trends and gather crucial insights that will inform business development strategies.
• Experience in lead generation (Mandatory skill) techniques to identify and nurture potential client opportunities into loyal partners.
• Strong negotiation skills to effectively communicate value propositions and close deals with confidence and mutual benefit.
• Adept at building and maintaining relationships, ensuring positive and long-term interactions with clients and partners.
• Excellent communication skills with the ability to convey complex information clearly and engagingly to diverse audiences.
• Strategic planning capabilities to design and implement comprehensive business development initiatives in alignment with company goals.
• Proficiency in customer relationship management to oversee and optimize client engagements, ensuring satisfaction and growth potential.

Roles and Responsibilities

• Identify and pursue new business opportunities through lead generation and relationship building strategies.
• Conduct thorough market research to stay informed on educational trends and contribute findings to the development of strategic plans.
• Engage with potential clients and partners to demonstrate the value of our educational advisory services effectively.
• Facilitate educational seminars and events designed to enhance student engagement and career counseling.
• Collaborate with various departments to ensure the successful execution of business development initiatives.
• Negotiate terms and agreements with clients ensuring alignment with company objectives and client satisfaction.
• Maintain records of sales activities, progress, and outcomes using customer relationship management tools.
• Regularly report on business development progress to senior management to help shape future strategies.