Business Development Associate

About the Role

LearningShala is a trust-first, data-backed online degree platform founded in 2017. The Business Development Associate will work on-site in Noida in a full-time capacity, engaging with prospective students and institutional partners to grow LearningShala’s outreach and enrollments.

Key Responsibilities

• Identifying and qualifying leads.
• Conducting consultation calls.
• Explaining LearningShala’s services and program offerings.
• Maintaining accurate records in CRM tools.
• Collaborating with counseling and marketing teams to design and implement outreach initiatives.
• Participating in events or webinars to promote the platform.
• Following up with prospects to support their decision-making journey.
• Monitoring market trends in online education.
• Contributing to process improvements.
• Helping enhance the overall student experience.

Requirements & Tech Stack

• Basic data and CRM skills:
• Maintaining accurate records.
• Using spreadsheets or CRM software.
• Interpreting simple reports.

Qualifications

• Strong communication and interpersonal skills, including clear spoken and written English.
• Ability to build trust with diverse stakeholders.
• Sales and business development skills:
• Lead generation.
• Pipeline management.
• Negotiation.
• Closing enrollments.
• Customer relationship and service skills:
• Active listening.
• Problem-solving.
• Follow-up to ensure a positive experience.
• Collaboration and teamwork skills, with the ability to work effectively with counseling, marketing, and operations teams.
• Comfort working in a fast-paced, target-driven environment.
• Proactive approach and high ethical standards in student guidance.
• Master’s degree in business, marketing or a related field is preferred.
• Relevant experience in edtech, counseling, or inside sales is an advantage.