Business Development Executive

Ignite Education; Pune District; On-site; INR 180,000 - 240,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading EdTech company in India is seeking a full-time Business Development Executive for their Pune office. This entry-level position functions primarily as an Admission/Academic Counsellor, guiding prospective students through the admissions process for various online programs. Strong communication, counselling skills, and a Bachelor's Degree are required. The role involves managing inquiries, providing information about programs, and achieving monthly admission targets in a supportive learning environment.

Qualifications

• Strong communication skills are essential for effective counseling.
• Confident and goal-oriented attitude is a must.
• Ability to manage both inbound and outbound calls for admissions.
• Ability to explain program details clearly and handle objections effectively.
• Basic computer knowledge and CRM familiarity (preferred).
• Passionate about academic guidance and student support.

Responsibilities

• Counsel students regarding online and distance learning programs.
• Understand student requirements and recommend suitable programs.
• Manage calls to convert enquiries into admissions.
• Maintain and update lead records in the CRM.
• Achieve monthly admission targets.
• Handle pre-admission and post-admission support to ensure smooth onboarding.
• Maintain and update lead records, enquiry status, and conversion reports in the CRM.
• Build and maintain strong relationships with students for future referrals.
• Work consistently towards achieving monthly admission targets.
• Participate in ongoing training, team discussions, and counselling strategy improvements.

Skills

Strong communication and presentation skills

Good counselling and interpersonal abilities

Enthusiastic, confident, and goal-oriented

Ability to explain program details clearly

Basic computer knowledge and CRM familiarity

Passionate about academic guidance

Education

Any Bachelor's Degree

Tools

CRM software

Job description

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Ignite Education is a leading EdTech company in India, affiliated with reputed universities nationwide. We specialize in providing online and distance learning programs, including graduation and post-graduation courses, designed to support working professionals and students with accessible, flexible, and career-focused education.

ROLE DESCRIPTION

We are hiring a full-time, on-site Business Development Executive for our Pune (Deccan) office.

Although titled as a BDE, this position functions primarily as an Admission/Academic Counsellor, where you will guide prospective students, understand their academic and career goals, recommend suitable programs, and ensure successful admissions through company-provided leads.

ROLES & RESPONSIBILITIES

• Counsel students regarding online and distance learning programs offered through partner universities.
• Understand student requirements and recommend the most suitable graduate and postgraduate programs.
• Manage both inbound and outbound calls to convert enquiries into admissions.
• Provide accurate program details, fee structures, career pathways, and admission procedures.
• Conduct follow-ups through calls, WhatsApp, email, and scheduled callbacks to maximise conversions.
• Handle pre-admission and post-admission support to ensure smooth onboarding.
• Maintain and update lead records, enquiry status, and conversion reports in the CRM.
• Build and maintain strong relationships with students for future referrals.
• Work consistently towards achieving monthly admission targets.
• Participate in ongoing training, team discussions, and counselling strategy improvements.

SKILLS REQUIRED

• Strong communication and presentation skills.
• Good counselling and interpersonal abilities.
• Enthusiastic, confident, and goal-oriented.
• Ability to explain program details clearly and handle objections effectively.
• Basic computer knowledge and CRM familiarity (preferred).
• Passionate about academic guidance and student support.

QUALIFICATION

• Any Bachelor's Degree

EXPERIENCE

• Fresher to 3 years
• Experience in EdTech, admissions counselling, or online distance learning preferred.

LOCATION

• Work from Office (Mandatory)

Seniority level

Entry level

Employment type

Full-time

Job function

Business Development and Sales

Industries

E-Learning Providers

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