Business Development Trainee

About the Role

The Business Development Trainee role is a full-time, on-site position based in Bengaluru. In this role, the trainee will support revenue growth by identifying prospective learners and partners, conducting outreach, and nurturing leads through calls, emails, and online meetings.

Key Responsibilities

• Perform market research.
• Track lead pipelines.
• Assist in developing sales pitches.
• Maintain accurate records in CRM tools.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to refine communication scripts.
• Gather feedback from prospective customers.
• Contribute to improving conversion strategies.
• Provide courteous customer service.
• Understand learner needs.
• Represent Bhanzu’s offerings in a professional and informative manner.

Requirements & Tech Stack

• Comfort working with CRM or sales tools, spreadsheets, and basic productivity software.
• Ability to work in a fast-paced environment.
• Ability to collaborate with teams.
• Ability to adapt to changing priorities.

Qualifications

• Strong Analytical Skills and the ability to interpret data, segment markets, and evaluate lead quality.
• Excellent Communication skills, including clear spoken and written English, active listening, and persuasive presentation abilities.
• Lead Generation skills, with capability in prospecting, outreach, and managing a structured sales or growth pipeline.
• Market Research skills, including gathering insights on competitors, customer profiles, and emerging opportunities.
• Customer Service skills, with a focus on empathy, responsiveness, and building long-term relationships.
• Bachelor’s degree in business, marketing, communications, or a related field is preferred.
• Internships or prior experience in sales, business development, or EdTech are an advantage.