Business development

Weekday AI; Gurugram District; On-site; INR 6,00,000 - 9,00,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading education facilitator in Gurugram is seeking a Business Development Associate to guide prospective students through the enrollment process. The ideal candidate will have strong sales abilities and a year of experience in business development. Responsibilities include conducting research, counseling students, and collaborating with internal teams. This is a full-time revenue-generating role with a salary range of Rs 600,000 to Rs 900,000 per annum.

Qualifications

• Min 1 year of experience in business development or sales.
• Experience in education or service sectors preferred.

Responsibilities

• Conduct targeted research and outreach to identify prospective students.
• Own the complete student acquisition journey.
• Counsel students and match them with suitable programs.
• Maintain consistent follow-ups and nurture leads.
• Optimize processes to improve conversion rates.
• Collaborate with internal teams for post-enrollment experience.

Skills

Excellent verbal communication and presentation skills

Strong sales and client relationship management abilities

Empathy, active listening, and consultative selling approach

Proven experience in B2B or B2C business development

Job description

This role is for one of the Weekday's clients

Salary range: Rs 600000 - Rs 900000 (ie INR 6-9 LPA)

Min Experience: 1 years

Location: NCR, Gurugram

JobType: full-time

We are a passionate, impact-driven team focused on helping international students achieve both educational and career success in India. Over the past seven years, we’ve built one of the largest international work-study programs in the country, enabling thousands of students from Africa and South Asia to self-finance their education while becoming job-ready.

As a bootstrapped and profitable organization led by a young, energetic team, we believe in sustainable growth, consistent value creation, and long-term success.

About the Role:

The Business Development Associate (Education Sales) acts as the first point of contact for prospective students, guiding them through the enrollment process with empathy and insight. The role involves understanding students’ academic and financial goals, helping them choose suitable programs, and ensuring successful enrollments. This is a revenue-generating role that requires balancing relationship-building with business outcomes.

Key Responsibilities:

• Conduct targeted research and outreach to identify and engage prospective students.
• Own the complete student acquisition journey—from initial contact to successful enrollment.
• Counsel students effectively to understand their aspirations and match them with the right programs.
• Maintain consistent follow-ups, nurture leads, and build a strong sales pipeline.
• Analyze performance metrics and optimize processes to improve conversion rates.
• Collaborate with internal teams (Admissions and Student Services) to ensure a smooth post-enrollment experience.

Key Skills:

• Excellent verbal communication and presentation skills
• Strong sales and client relationship management abilitiesEmpathy, active listening, and consultative selling approach
• Proven experience in B2B or B2C business development, preferably in education or services sectors