Business Development Team Lead

One Percent AbroadKozhikode, Republic Of India, IN

20 hours ago

Job description

🔥 We’re Hiring : Team Lead – Sales / Business Development Manager

Location : Calicut (On-site)

Company : 1% Abroad – India’s premium university mentorship platform

Experience : 3–5 years in Sales / EdTech / Study Abroad industry

Language : Excellent spoken and written English

Compensation : ₹40,000–₹50,000 / month + performance-based incentives

🌍 About 1% Abroad

1% Abroad is India’s leading consultancy for top global universities and fully-funded programs. We help ambitious students craft their profiles, perfect their applications, and aim for the world’s best institutions — from Ivy Leagues to Erasmus Mundus.

🧭 About the Role

We’re seeking an experienced Sales Lead / Business Development Manager to head our student acquisition and revenue growth operations. You’ll lead the sales team, refine strategies, and ensure every student interaction converts into a meaningful enrolment. This role blends leadership, strategy, and hands-on sales execution.

🎯 Key Responsibilities

Lead and mentor the Business Development Associates (BDAs) to achieve team targets
Build, implement, and optimize sales strategies to improve conversion rates
Track performance metrics and conduct weekly reviews
Manage the full sales funnel — from lead generation to enrolment closure
Collaborate with marketing to align lead flow and campaign goals
Conduct high-level consultations with potential students and parents
Identify process gaps and propose improvements for efficiency and growth
Maintain strong communication with operations and mentorship teams for seamless onboarding

✅ What We’re Looking For

3–5 years of proven sales experience (preferably in EdTech or Study Abroad sector)

Minimum 1 year in a team lead or managerial role

Excellent communication, negotiation, and presentation skills

Data-driven decision-maker with a strategic mindset

Empathetic leader who can inspire and drive performance

Strong understanding of CRM systems and sales pipelines

Willingness to work from our Calicut office full-time

💼 Perks & Benefits

Competitive salary with attractive incentive structure

Leadership role in a fast-scaling education brand

Opportunity to shape and build the sales team from the ground up

High visibility and growth opportunities within the organization

Dynamic, youthful, and purpose-driven work culture

📩 If you’re ready to lead a team that sells dreams — and delivers results — we’d love to meet you.

Send your resume to hr@onepercentabroad.com

with the subject line “Sales Team Lead – Application” .

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