business development associate

Industry Ready Academy; Khordha; On-site; INR 350,000 - 550,000; Full time

Job summary

Industry Ready Academy in Bhubaneswar is seeking a Sales Business Development professional to identify and qualify new leads, build client relationships, and promote programs and services. The role requires on-site presence for meetings, events, and coordination with marketing and program teams.

Responsibilities include market research, outreach planning, handling inquiries, and presenting offerings with clarity. Strong communication and negotiation skills, plus CRM familiarity, are essential.

Qualifications

• Strong communication and customer service to engage prospects professionally.
• Analytical skills and market research to identify opportunities.
• Lead generation to qualify and follow up with clients.
• Negotiation and relationship management with CRM familiarity.
• Bachelor’s degree in Business, Marketing, Communications, or related field; Bhubaneswar on-site.

Responsibilities

• Identify and qualify new leads and build client relationships.
• Conduct market research and develop outreach plans.
• Handle inquiries and present offerings clearly.
• Coordinate sales meetings and presentations; maintain CRM records.
• Collaborate with marketing and program teams; attend events on-site.

Skills

Communication

Customer service

Analytical skills

Market research

Lead generation

Negotiation

Relationship management

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Business, Marketing, Communications, or related field

Tools

CRM software

Job description

Company Description

Industry Ready Academy is a professional training and development organization focused on preparing learners for real-world industry requirements. The academy offers applied programs that combine classroom instruction with practical exposure to current business practices. It works closely with employers and industry partners to align its curriculum with evolving market needs. Team members collaborate in a dynamic environment where education, skills development, and career readiness are the core priorities. The organization values innovation, learner-centric approaches, and measurable outcomes in training.

Role Description

This is a full-time, on-site Sales Business Development role based in Bhubaneswar. The Sales Business Development professional will identify and qualify new leads, build and maintain relationships with prospective and existing clients, and promote Industry Ready Academy’s programs and services. Day-to-day responsibilities include conducting market research, developing outreach plans, handling inquiries, and providing clear information about offerings. The role involves coordinating sales meetings and presentations, maintaining accurate records in CRM or tracking systems, and collaborating with internal teams to align sales efforts with marketing and program delivery. The position requires a consistent on-site presence for client meetings, internal coordination, and participation in events or seminars.

Qualifications

• Candidates should possess strong Communication and Customer Service skills to engage prospects professionally and support learners effectively.


• Candidates should possess solid Analytical Skills and Market Research capabilities to understand trends, assess opportunities, and inform sales strategies.


• Candidates should possess effective Lead Generation skills to identify, qualify, and follow up with potential clients or institutional partners.


• Candidates should ideally have skills in negotiation, relationship management, and basic CRM or sales software tools.


• Bachelor’s degree in Business, Marketing, Communications, or a related field, or equivalent practical experience.


• Demonstrated ability to work on-site in Bhubaneswar with a proactive, goal-oriented approach to sales and business development.


• Experience in education, training, or services sales is an advantage but not mandatory.