Business Development Associate

ApplyBoard India; Maharashtra; On-site; INR 800,000 - 1,200,000; Full time

Job summary

ApplyBoard India is seeking an energetic Business Development Associate to drive growth in our recruitment partner ecosystem. You will own and nurture a diverse portfolio of partners, serving as their strategic advocate and trusted advisor while coordinating onboarding and expansion efforts.

You will collaborate with Sales, Marketing, and Product in a fast-paced, autonomous environment, delivering tangible wins as partnerships become scalable revenue engines.

Qualifications

• Minimum of 2 years of experience in customer service, sales, business development, or a related role.
• Bachelor's degree in Business, Marketing, Education or a related field is preferred.
• Fluent in English; additional languages are an asset.
• Excellent verbal and written communication, with ability to engage diverse stakeholders.
• Strong task prioritization and data accuracy.
• Problem-solving skills to navigate ambiguous situations for students and recruitment partners.
• Experience with educational consultants and postsecondary institutions is a plus.
• Experience with CRM systems and digital tools for communication and data management.
• Autonomous, proactive, and able to contribute in a team environment.

Responsibilities

• Act as an ambassador for ApplyBoard, representing mission and services to agents, institutions, and prospective students.
• Cultivate deep understanding of ApplyBoard's value and offerings for promotion to diverse audiences.
• Develop and execute strategies to increase international student enrollment from various regions.
• Build and maintain relationships with agents, negotiate terms, provide training, and sustain engagement.
• Guide and train agents to improve quality and volume of student applications, ensuring standards.
• Expand ApplyBoard's international presence to reach more students worldwide.

Skills

Customer service

Sales

Business development

Communication skills

CRM systems

Independent work

Team collaboration

Education

Bachelor's degree

Tools

CRM software

Job description

ApplyBoard simplifies the study abroad application process by connecting international students, international student advisors, and educational institutions on one personalized platform. For more than a decade, ApplyBoard's team members have been dedicated to breaking down barriers to international education, while thriving at a company that invests in their career growth. Our six core values guide us in our mission to educate the world, and are the foundation of our company culture. As an organization built on diversity, our team members are representative of the students we support.

The Opportunity:

We are looking for an energetic and determined Business Development Associate to help drive growth for our recruitment partner ecosystem. You'll own and nurture a diverse portfolio of recruitment partners, serving as their strategic advocate and trusted advisor. From onboarding to expansion, you'll lead relationship management, ensure enrollment delivery, and boost RP engagement and wallet share through highly personalized support, targeted training, and data-driven performance conversations. Expect high-impact collaboration with Sales, Marketing, and Product in a fast-paced, autonomous environment, and tangible wins as you turn partnerships into scalable revenue engines.)

What you'll be doing everyday:

• Act as an ambassador for ApplyBoard, representing our mission and services to educational agents, international institutions, and prospective students.
• Cultivate a deep understanding of ApplyBoard's value and offerings, ensuring effective promotion to a diverse audience of students and educational partners.
• Develop and execute strategies to increase international student enrollment, recruiting from a wide array of regions to join ApplyBoard's network.
• Build and maintain strong relationships with agents, negotiating terms, providing comprehensive training, and maintaining active engagement through consistent communication.
• Guide and train agents to improve the quality and volume of student applications, ensuring adherence to ApplyBoard's standards.
• Expand ApplyBoard's international presence, ensuring that more students worldwide gain access to quality education.

What you bring to the table:

• Minimum of 2 years of experience in customer service, sales, business development, or a related role.
• Bachelor's degree in a relevant field (e.g., Business, Marketing, Education) preferred
• Fluent in speaking English language, fluency in additional languages is an asset
• Exceptional verbal and written communication skills, with the ability to engage and inspire diverse stakeholders.
• Strong aptitude for prioritizing tasks and ensuring accuracy in all communications and data management.
• Exceptional problem-solving skills, able to navigate ambiguous situations to achieve the best outcomes for students and the recruitment partners (Agents)
• Experience working with educational consultants and postsecondary institutions preferred.
• Experience working with CRM systems and leveraging digital tools for effective communication and data management.
• Autonomous and proactive, with the ability to work independently while contributing effectively within a team environment.

About ApplyBoard

ApplyBoard empowers students around the world to access international education. Our global team leverages cutting-edge technology to build innovative tools and share sector insights that support our network of international students and 1,500+ partner institutions. We've helped more than 1,300,000 students from over 180 countries with their study abroad journey so far, and we're just getting started.

We may use artificial intelligence tools to support the hiring process, potentially while reviewing applications, analyzing resumes, or assessing applicant responses. These tools don't replace human judgment, and final hiring decisions are made by our team members.

ApplyBoard welcomes applications from people with disabilities. Accommodations are available upon request for candidates in all aspects of the hiring and selection process.