Business Development Trainee, Ed-Tech

About the Role

Bhanzu is an ed-tech company dedicated to reimagining how children learn math. Founded by Neelakantha Bhanu, Bhanzu serves over 70,000 students globally and aims to reach 1 million learners. This is a full-time, on-site Business Development Trainee role based in Bengaluru.

Key Responsibilities

• Support growth initiatives by identifying potential customers.
• Qualify leads and contribute to sales pipelines.
• Conduct market research.
• Engage with prospective learners and parents.
• Explain Bhanzu’s offerings.
• Provide timely follow-ups to drive conversions.
• Collaborate with sales and marketing teams to execute outreach campaigns.
• Track performance metrics.
• Refine messaging based on customer feedback.
• Handle basic customer service interactions.
• Maintain accurate records in CRM tools.
• Participate in training sessions to improve product knowledge and sales effectiveness.

Requirements & Tech Stack

• Analytical Skills to interpret data, understand market trends, and support informed business decisions.
• Excellent Communication skills to engage with prospects, explain program benefits clearly, and build trust with diverse stakeholders.
• Lead Generation skills to identify, qualify, and nurture potential customers through various online and offline channels.
• Market Research skills to study competitor offerings, analyze customer needs, and provide insights that inform business strategy.
• Customer Service skills to handle inquiries professionally, resolve basic concerns, and maintain a positive learner and parent experience.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in business, marketing, or a related field, or equivalent practical experience.
• Familiarity with CRM tools is beneficial.
• Basic sales or ed-tech experience is beneficial.
• Comfort with working in fast-paced environments is beneficial.
• A genuine interest in education and learner success is beneficial.