Business Development Executive

Smart Educator; Pune District; On-site; INR 179,000 - 279,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Performance-based incentives

Learning and development opportunities

Career growth in EdTech

Supportive work environment

Job summary

Smart Educator in Pune is seeking a Business Development Executive to handle student leads via calls and messages, counsel students on courses, and drive admissions in a target-driven role.

The position welcomes freshers; graduates with strong communication skills and CRM familiarity will excel. Salary offers incentives and scope for growth within the EdTech space and a supportive team environment.

Qualifications

• Freshers are welcome to apply.
• Graduate or equivalent qualification preferred.
• Good communication and convincing skills.
• Strong follow-up and interpersonal skills.
• Comfortable working with sales targets.
• Basic computer/CRM knowledge.
• Positive attitude and willingness to learn.
• Prior experience in Sales, Telecalling, Counselling or EdTech will be an advantage.

Responsibilities

• Handle student leads through calls, WhatsApp and other communication channels.
• Understand students' educational requirements and career goals.
• Counsel students and recommend suitable courses/programs.
• Follow up with prospective students and convert leads into admissions.
• Maintain regular follow-ups and update lead status in CRM.
• Achieve assigned admission and sales targets.
• Maintain accurate records of calls, follow-ups and admissions.
• Coordinate with the internal team for smooth admission processing.
• Build positive relationships with students throughout the admission journey.

Skills

Good communication

Convincing skills

Interpersonal skills

Follow-up ability

CRM knowledge

Education

Graduate or equivalent qualification

Tools

CRM software

Job description

Business Development Executive (BDE)

Company: Smart Educator
Location: Pune
Job Type: Full-Time | Work From Office
Department: Sales & Business Development
Experience: Freshers & Experienced Candidates

About Smart Educator

Smart Educator is a growing EdTech company focused on helping students discover the right educational opportunities and build their careers through accessible and career-focused education.

Job Role

We are looking for a Business Development Executive who is confident in communication, good at building relationships, and motivated by sales targets.

Key Responsibilities

• Handle student leads through calls, WhatsApp and other communication channels.
• Understand students' educational requirements and career goals.
• Counsel students and recommend suitable courses/programs.
• Follow up with prospective students and convert leads into admissions.
• Maintain regular follow-ups and update lead status in CRM.
• Achieve assigned admission and sales targets.
• Maintain accurate records of calls, follow-ups and admissions.
• Coordinate with the internal team for smooth admission processing.
• Build positive relationships with students throughout the admission journey.

Requirements

• Freshers are welcome to apply.
• Graduate or equivalent qualification preferred.
• Good communication and convincing skills.
• Strong follow-up and interpersonal skills.
• Comfortable working with sales targets.
• Basic computer/CRM knowledge.
• Positive attitude and willingness to learn.
• Prior experience in Sales, Telecalling, Counselling or EdTech will be an advantage.

Salary & Incentives

16,000 25,000 per month + Performance-Based Incentives

For experienced candidates, salary can be discussed based on experience and performance.

Why Join Smart Educator?

• Performance-based incentives
• Learning and development opportunities
• Career growth in the EdTech industry
• Supportive work environment
• Opportunity for freshers to build a career in sales & business development