Business Development Executive

Cokonet Academy; Thiruvananthapuram; On-site; INR 350,000 - 550,000; Full time

Job summary

Cokonet Academy, an EdTech organization, is seeking a Business Development Executive / Academic Counsellor with 1–2 years of EdTech or Education Sales experience to drive student enrollments and counsel prospective learners.

You will handle leads via calls, WhatsApp, email, and other channels, counsel students, explain course details and career opportunities, and coordinate with Academic and Marketing teams as needed. Immediate joiners preferred.

Qualifications

• 1–2 years of experience in EdTech / Education Sales is mandatory.
• Experience in Business Development, Academic Counselling, Inside Sales, or Admissions.
• Excellent English and Malayalam communication skills.
• Strong convincing, negotiation, and follow-up skills.
• Target-oriented and self-motivated.
• Basic knowledge of CRM and MS Office/Google Workspace.
• Immediate or short-notice joiners preferred.

Responsibilities

• Handle leads through calls, WhatsApp, email, and other channels.
• Counsel students and recommend suitable courses based on their career goals.
• Explain course details, fees, benefits, and career opportunities.
• Follow up with leads and convert them into enrollments.
• Achieve monthly sales and enrollment targets.
• Maintain lead and follow-up details in the CRM.
• Coordinate with Academic and Marketing teams when required.

Skills

Business Development

Academic Counselling

Inside Sales

Admissions

English communication

Malayalam communication

Lead follow-up

Negotiation

Tools

CRM

MS Office / Google Workspace

Job description

Cokonet Academy is a growing EdTech organization offering industry-focused training programs for graduates and working professionals, designed to build practical skills and support career growth.

We are looking for a Business Development Executive / Academic Counsellor with experience in EdTech or Education Sales to drive student enrollments, counsel prospective learners, and contribute to business growth.

Key Responsibilities

• Handle leads through calls, WhatsApp, email, and other channels.
• Counsel students and recommend suitable courses based on their career goals.
• Explain course details, fees, benefits, and career opportunities.
• Follow up with leads and convert them into enrollments.
• Achieve monthly sales and enrollment targets.
• Maintain lead and follow-up details in the CRM.
• Coordinate with Academic and Marketing teams when required.

Requirements

• 1–2 years of experience in EdTech / Education Sales is mandatory.
• Experience in Business Development, Academic Counselling, Inside Sales, or Admissions.
• Excellent English and Malayalam communication skills.
• Strong convincing, negotiation, and follow-up skills.
• Target-oriented and self-motivated.
• Basic knowledge of CRM and MS Office/Google Workspace.
• Immediate or short-notice joiners preferred.