Business Development Associate (BDA)

Netcom Learning; Dehradun, Dadri, Meerut, Bhopal; On-site; INR 5,00,000 - 8,00,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading training solutions provider is seeking a Business Development Associate to drive growth in upskilling and training solutions across Indian higher education institutions. The candidate should have a Master's degree and a few years of experience in business development or institutional sales. Familiarity with the education landscape and strong communication skills are essential for success in this role. The company offers opportunities for career growth and a mission-driven culture focused on bridging the skills gap.

Benefits

Opportunities for career growth

Exposure to international learning markets

Qualifications

• 0-2 years of experience in business development, institutional sales, or academic partnerships.
• Freshers can also apply.
• Familiarity with the Indian higher education landscape.

Responsibilities

• Identify and engage with decision-makers across Indian universities and colleges.
• Promote training and certification programs tailored for student upskilling.
• Build partnerships with higher education institutions.

Skills

Relationship-building

Consultative sales skills

Communication

Negotiation

Presentation skills

Education

Master's degree in Business, Education, Marketing, or related field

Tools

Salesforce

HubSpot

Job description

Role Overview

We are seeking a dynamic and results-driven Business Development Associate to drive the growth of our upskilling and training solutions in the Indian higher education market , focusing on universities, colleges, and technical institutions. This role requires strong relationship-building, consultative sales skills, and a deep understanding of the evolving education and employability landscape in India.

Key Responsibilities

• Identify, prospect, and engage with decision-makers (Placement Officers, Deans, HODs, Training & Development Coordinators) across Indian universities and colleges.
• Promote NetCom Learning s portfolio of training and certification programs tailored for student upskilling and career readiness(NetCom+).
• Build partnerships with higher education institutions to integrate training modules into curriculum, placement programs, or as add-on certifications.
• Develop strategic outreach campaigns (email, LinkedIn, webinars) to generate qualified leads and build a strong education pipeline.
• Conduct demo sessions and presentations showcasing NetCom+ value proposition in skilling and employability enhancement.
• Collaborate with internal teams to customize training bundles aligned with industry demands and academic schedules.
• Track sales metrics, prepare regular reports, and maintain accurate CRM records (e.g., Salesforce).
• Stay informed on education policies, government skilling initiatives (e.g., NEP 2020, Skill India), and emerging institutional needs.

Key Requirements

• Master s degree in Business, Education, Marketing, or related field.
• 0 2 years of experience in business development, institutional sales, or academic partnerships (preferably in EdTech or training domain).
• Freshers can also Apply.
• Strong communication, negotiation, and presentation skills.
• Familiarity with the Indian higher education landscape and its skilling challenges.
• Self-starter with a growth mindset and ability to meet targets in a fast-paced environment.
• Prior experience working with colleges/universities or government education projects is a plus.

Preferred Qualifications

• Understanding of certifications in cloud computing, cybersecurity, data science, and other in-demand areas.
• Experience using CRM platforms like Salesforce or HubSpot.
• Regional language proficiency (Hindi, Tamil, Telugu, Bengali, etc.) is an advantage.

Why Join Us

• Be part of a globally recognized training company impacting the future workforce.
• Work in a mission-driven culture focused on bridging the skills gap.
• Opportunities for career growth and exposure to international learning markets.