Business Development Associate

Accredian; Gurugram District; On-site; INR 500,000 - 700,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Outstanding work environment

Rapid career advancement potential

Collaborative team from high pedigree—

Competitive compensation

Job summary

Accredian is a fast-growing EdTech company focused on upskilling professionals through programs in Digital Transformation, Leadership, Data Science, Product Management, AI, and more. We are seeking a driven Inside Sales professional in Gurugram to drive revenue for our professional upskilling programs.

You will join a motivated sales team to engage prospects, conduct consultative conversations, and close deals over the phone, while maintaining CRM records and meeting monthly targets.

Qualifications

• Minimum 1+ years in inside sales, telesales, or business development.
• Proven track record of meeting monthly sales targets in target-driven environments.
• Strong communication, negotiation, and interpersonal skills.

Responsibilities

• Drive end-to-end inside sales activities from prospect engagement to closing.
• Meet or exceed monthly sales targets through lead engagement and outbound calling.
• Generate and engage prospects via cold calls and follow-ups.
• Understand customer needs and recommend relevant upskilling programs.
• Conduct consultative sales conversations and communicate value propositions.
• Handle objections and close sales over the phone.
• Maintain strong client relationships with consistent follow-ups.
• Manage sales pipeline and CRM records.
• Stay updated on industry trends and program offerings.

Skills

Inside Sales

Telesales

Telecalling

Business Development

Education

Bachelor's degree in Business Administration

Tools

CRM tools

Job description

We are a fast-growing EdTech company on a mission to upskill professionals and help them unlock exciting career opportunities that will shape the future of industries. Focused on working professionals, we offer cutting-edge programs in next-generation domains such as Digital Transformation, Leadership, Data Science, Product Management, Senior Management, AI, and more. Our USP is to deliver transformative learning experiences that empower professionals to enhance their skills and become future industry leaders.

Join our mission of helping a million professionals achieve their career aspirations through upskilling in next-generation skills.

What will you do:

In this role, you will work with a motivated sales team to drive revenue and conversions for our professional upskilling programs. Your job responsibilities will include:

• Drive end-to-end inside sales activities, from initial prospect engagement to final sales closure.
• Meet or exceed monthly sales targets through effective lead engagement, outbound calling, and conversions.
• Generate and engage prospects through outbound calls, cold calling, and follow-ups.
• Understand customer needs, career aspirations, and professional goals to recommend relevant upskilling programs.
• Conduct consultative sales conversations and effectively communicate the value proposition of our programs.
• Handle customer queries, address objections, negotiate, and close sales over the phone.
• Build and maintain strong relationships with prospects through consistent follow-ups and effective communication.
• Manage the sales pipeline, track prospect interactions, and maintain accurate records using CRM tools.
• Stay updated on industry trends, market developments, and program offerings to improve sales effectiveness.

CTC: 5–7LPA fixed + incentives.

• Minimum 1+ years of experience in Inside Sales, Telesales, Telecalling, or Business Development.
• Experience in handling outbound sales, cold calling, lead generation, and end-to-end sales closures.
• Prior experience in target-driven inside sales environments with a proven track record of achieving monthly sales targets.
• Ability to drive consultative sales conversations and convert prospective customers into paying clients.
• Strong understanding of the inside sales process, including lead qualification, prospect engagement, pipeline management, follow-ups, and closures.
• Excellent communication, negotiation, persuasion, and interpersonal skills.
• Ability to handle objections, manage customer expectations, and influence purchasing decisions.
• Proficiency in using CRM platforms and sales tools.
• Self-driven, target-oriented professional with a strong work ethic and ability to work independently.
• Bachelor's degree in Business Administration or a related field preferred.

What we offer:

• Outstanding work environment with rapid career advancement potential
• Opportunity to work with a talented team of professionals from high pedigree backgrounds like ISB, BITS Pilani, NITs
• Incredible culture. Super helpful team members
• Competitive compensation

Continuous learning & implementation Speed Humility & Openness to feedback Ownership & Accountability communication Passion I'm self motivated & I daily put efforts to excel in my role.