Business Development Associate 3.1

About the Role

Cogniza is hiring a Business Development Associate to join their EdTech platform focused on transforming career readiness for students. This role involves building relationships with potential learners and converting them into paying customers.

Key Responsibilities

• Cold call and qualify potential leads.
• Understand learner needs and recommend suitable courses.
• Deliver effective sales presentations over the phone.
• Handle customer concerns and objections to drive enrollments.
• Build strong relationships with potential learners.
• Maintain accurate records of interactions and target progress.
• Contribute to the improvement of sales processes and strategies.
• Contribute to the growth of an education and upskilling platform.

Requirements & Tech Stack

• B2C sales experience (preferably in education or technology) is an advantage.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills with the ability to build rapport over the phone.
• Strong problem-solving and consultative selling skills.
• Ability to identify, handle, and overcome customer objections confidently.
• Good time-management skills.
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team.
• Target-oriented, self-motivated, and driven to achieve results.
• Proficiency in CRM tools and basic reporting/data analysis is an advantage.
• Language Preference: Tamil, English, Telugu, Kannada, Hindi, Malayalam.

Qualifications

• Freshers are welcome; candidates with 0–1 year of experience may apply.
• Driven, confident, and eager to learn.

Experience: 0 - 6 Months

Location: Bangalore

Mode: Work From Office

CTC: ₹2.5 LPA – ₹4.5 LPA (Performance Based)

Probation Period: 2 Months

Compensation During Probation: ₹15,000 – ₹17,000 per month

Alternate Week Off: Sunday and Monday (1st and 3rd weeks of the month).

Quarterly Appraisals: Performance reviews, appraisals, and salary hikes considered quarterly.