Business Development Associate

About RiseUpp.com

RiseUpp.com is an AI-powered marketplace for online higher education, upskilling, and career growth, founded by IIT & IIM alumni. It is the largest platform globally for online higher education, upskilling, and career growth, offering 12,000+ programmes from 500+ universities and institutions.

About the Role

RiseUpp.com is hiring enthusiastic and motivated Business Development Associates – Inside Sales to assist prospective learners in choosing and enrolling in online degree programmes. This is a target-driven inside sales role involving outbound calling, education counselling, regular follow-ups, and admission closures. You will engage with prospective learners, understand their aspirations, recommend suitable online degree programmes, and guide them through the admission process.

Key Responsibilities

• Make 100+ outbound calls daily.
• Maintain a minimum of 120 minutes of productive call talk time daily.
• Connect with prospective students and working professionals through inbound and outbound calls.
• Understand learners' educational background, career goals, work experience, and programme preferences.
• Counsel learners on suitable online degree programmes, including MBA, MCA, BBA, BCA, B.Com, and others.
• Explain programme details, eligibility, fees, curriculum, and admission procedures.
• Conduct regular follow-ups via calls, WhatsApp, and email.
• Address learner queries, handle objections, and guide prospects towards admission decisions.
• Maintain accurate lead records, call updates, and follow-up details in the CRM.
• Achieve daily calling targets, weekly performance goals, and monthly admission targets.
• Take ownership of assigned leads from initial conversation to admission closure.

Qualifications & Requirements

• Candidates with a maximum of 1 year of work experience.
• Candidates who have completed BBA, B.Com, or BA.
• Candidates currently pursuing Online BBA from IIM Bangalore.
• Candidates currently pursuing Online BS programmes from IITs.
• Excellent verbal communication and interpersonal skills.
• Confident in speaking with people, understanding their needs, and explaining suitable solutions.
• Comfortable making 100+ calls and achieving 120+ minutes of daily talk time.
• Comfortable working towards sales targets, regular follow-ups, and admission closures.
• Positive attitude, persistence, self-motivation, and willingness to learn.
• Basic knowledge of CRM, Excel, or Google Sheets is an advantage.
• Comfortable working full-time on-site in HSR Layout, Bengaluru.

Job Details

• Company: RiseUpp.com
• Position: Business Development Associate – Inside Sales
• Industry: EdTech / Online Higher Education
• Location: HSR Layout, Bengaluru
• Work Mode: On-site
• Employment Type: Full-time
• Working Days: Monday to Saturday
• Working Hours: 10:00 AM – 7:00 PM
• Fixed Salary: ₹3.3 LPA
• Performance-based Variable: Up to ₹1 LPA
• Total Earning Potential: Up to ₹4.3 LPA
• Joining: Immediate / Within 15 Days