Business Development Executive

Surely Placed; Gandhinagar; On-site; INR 500,000 - 800,000; Full time

Job summary

Surely Placed is seeking a Business Development Executive to identify new opportunities, build partnerships with universities and training partners, and manage the end-to-end sales cycle in Gandhinagar. You will conduct market research, maintain a healthy pipeline, and align offerings with partner needs while collaborating with the internal team for campaigns and CRM updates.

The role requires strong communication and account management skills, with experience in EdTech or related domains and a

Qualifications

• Strong skills in New Business Development and Lead Generation to identify, qualify, convert opportunities.
• Solid Business and Account Management skills to manage relationships, negotiate, drive growth.
• Excellent Communication skills, including spoken and written, presentation abilities, and active listening.
• Experience in EdTech, career services, recruitment or related domains with sales targets.
• Strong organizational and analytical skills, comfortable with CRM tools, work independently and collaboratively.
• Bachelor's degree in Business, Marketing, or related field; interest in international students and global talent.

Responsibilities

• Identify and qualify new business opportunities with universities, training partners and related stakeholders.
• Manage end-to-end sales cycle: prospecting, outreach, presentations, proposals and follow-ups.
• Maintain CRM records and provide accurate reports and forecasts; coordinate with marketing for campaigns.
• Ensure a high-quality experience for partners and prospective clients; manage communications with prospects.
• Represent Surely Placed professionally at meetings, events and online sessions.

Skills

New Business Development

Lead Generation

Account Management

Communication Skills

Presentation Abilities

CRM Tools

Analytical Skills

Independence & Collaboration

EdTech Experience

Education

Bachelor's degree in Business/Marketing or related field

Job description

Company Description

Surely Placed is a specialized career support organization focused on helping international students navigate the challenging US job market. The team has created a structured, step-by-step job search system that has helped over 300 students secure interviews and roles across tech, data, product, analytics, supply chain, and related fields. Services cover resume optimization, LinkedIn enhancement, interview preparation, job search strategy, networking, and ongoing 1:1 mentorship tailored to F1, OPT, STEM, and other international candidates. Clients have landed opportunities at Big Tech companies, high-growth startups, and mid-size tech firms, often seeing interview results within days. Surely Placed is led by professionals who have personally navigated the journey from India to the US and into major tech roles, offering practical guidance grounded in lived experience.

Role Description

The Business Development Executive will be responsible for identifying new business opportunities, generating qualified leads, and building strong relationships with universities, training partners, and other stakeholders who serve international students. This full-time, on-site role in Gandhinagar involves managing the end-to-end sales cycle, including prospecting, outreach, presentations, proposals, and follow-ups to convert leads into long-term partners. The person in this role will conduct market research, maintain a healthy sales pipeline, and collaborate with the internal team to align offerings with partner needs. Daily responsibilities will include maintaining CRM records, preparing accurate reports and forecasts, coordinating with marketing for campaigns, and ensuring a high-quality experience for partners and prospective clients. The role also requires ongoing communication with prospects, handling inquiries, and representing Surely Placed professionally at meetings, events, and online sessions.

Qualifications

• Candidates should possess strong skills in New Business Development and Lead Generation to identify, qualify, and convert opportunities.
• Candidates should possess solid Business and Account Management skills to manage relationships, negotiate agreements, and drive sustainable growth.
• Candidates should possess excellent Communication skills, including clear spoken and written communication, presentation abilities, and active listening.
• Candidates should ideally have experience in EdTech, career services, recruitment, or related domains, with a track record of meeting or exceeding sales targets.
• Candidates should have strong organizational and analytical skills, comfort working with CRM tools, and the ability to work independently and collaboratively.
• A bachelor's degree in Business, Marketing, or a related field is preferred, along with a demonstrated interest in supporting international students and global talent.