Associate Manager - Business Development

We are seeking a Business Development Associate for our client which is Indias largest institution in the premium undergraduate study abroad space.

As the Associate - Business Development & Partnerships your primary responsibility will be to drive their business growth by converting leads into actual customers and establishing strategic partnerships. This role involves a mix of sales and partnership-building requiring you to identify new business opportunities cultivate relationships with prospective clients and close sales deals. This role demands a sales-driven mindset excellent relationship-building skills and a keen understanding of the education sector particularly in the premium study abroad space.

Responsibilities

• Convert Leads into Customers : Engage with prospective clients guide them through Athena s offerings and convert leads into paying customers through persuasive sales techniques.
• Sales Strategy : Develop and implement sales strategies to meet targets leveraging both inbound and outbound leads.
• Business Development : Identify and pursue new business opportunities including partnerships with schools universities and other organizations.
• Build and maintain relationships with key stakeholders including academic institutions educational platforms and industry leaders.
• Lead negotiations and manage contracts with new and existing partners ensuring mutually beneficial outcomes.
• Conduct market research to identify trends customer needs and competitive landscapes and leverage this data to inform sales and business development strategies.
• Collaborate with the marketing operations and consulting teams to ensure alignment in achieving sales targets and business objectives.
• Represent our client at industry events conferences and networking opportunities to build brand visibility and strengthen partnerships.
• Manage key partnerships ensuring long-term engagement collaboration and success for both- Company and its partners.
• Prepare reports and presentations for senior management providing updates on business development activities sales performance and market opportunities.

Qualifications

sales,relationship management,lead conversion,collaboration,market research,project management,sales strategy,negotiation skills,business opportunities,strategic planning,business development,partnerships,competitive analysis,communication skills,communication,study abroad

Key Skills

Revenue Growth,Customer Services,Business Analysis,Business Administration,Account Management,Business Management,Database,Business Operations,Business Sales,Salesforce,Market Research,Product Management,Client Services,Business Relationships,Sales Process

Employment Type : Full Time

Experience : years

Vacancy : 1

Monthly Salary Salary : 1200000 - 1500000