Business Development Associate

About the Role

LearningShala is an online degree and counseling platform founded in 2017. It aims to make education choices clearer, data-driven, and easier for students. The organization helps learners compare 55+ top online universities across 40+ parameters and has supported over 10,000 students with admissions, career planning, and post-admission services. A network of 200+ Verified Mentors offers free, transparent virtual counseling to students across India for 100+ online programs in business, IT, healthcare, arts, and other disciplines. Built on trust and data-backed insights, LearningShala focuses on 1:1 guidance so students can make confident decisions that lead to meaningful careers.

This is a full-time, on-site Business Development Associate role based in Noida.

Key Responsibilities

• Identify and qualify new leads.
• Nurture prospective learners.
• Build relationships with partners to expand LearningShala’s reach.
• Conduct market research.
• Generate and follow up on leads.
• Deliver presentations about LearningShala’s offerings.
• Explain program options clearly to potential students.
• Maintain accurate records in CRM tools.
• Collaborate with counseling and marketing teams to align outreach strategies.
• Meet defined targets for student acquisition and partner engagement.
• Represent LearningShala professionally, with a focus on trust, transparency, and student-centric communication.

Qualifications

• Strong communication skills to engage with students, partners, and internal teams effectively.
• Solid presentation skills and experience creating and delivering impactful presentations.
• Lead generation capabilities, including prospecting, qualification, and follow-up.
• Market research skills to understand trends, competitor offerings, and student needs.
• Bachelor’s degree in business, marketing, communications, or a related field is beneficial.
• Prior experience in business development, sales, or education services is an advantage.
• Ability to work with CRM and productivity tools, manage time effectively, and meet performance targets is desirable.
• A collaborative mindset, ethical approach to counseling, and interest in the education sector will be helpful for success in this role.