Business Development Executive sales

Proxima Skills Academy; Kolkata District; On-site; INR 240,000 - 420,000; Full time

Job summary

Proxima Skills Academy in Kolkata is actively seeking a Business Development Executive (BDE) to drive sales in the EdTech space. The role involves connecting with students and parents, understanding career goals, and recommending suitable courses to boost enrollments.

The ideal candidate will have strong communication skills, be target-driven, and eager to learn within a fast-paced EdTech environment. Freshers and those with 1–4 years in education sales are welcome to apply.

Qualifications

• Strong communication and interpersonal skills.
• Confident, energetic and goal oriented.
• Interest in sales, counselling and the education industry.
• Willingness to learn and grow in EdTech.
• Experience in EdTech or education sales preferred.

Responsibilities

• Connect with students/prospects through calls, WhatsApp and other channels.
• Understand students’ career goals and recommend suitable courses/programs.
• Generate leads and convert prospects into enrollments.
• Follow up with interested candidates and maintain a healthy sales pipeline.
• Achieve monthly admission/enrollment and revenue targets.
• Build strong relationships with students and parents.
• Maintain accurate lead and sales records.
• Work closely with the counselling and academic teams to improve conversions.

Skills

Strong communication

Interpersonal skills

Target-oriented

Willingness to learn

Interest in education

Job description

HIRING: BUSINESS DEVELOPMENT EXECUTIVE (BDE) – EDTECH

Location: Kolkata / Howrah

Experience: Freshers & 1–4 Years

Industry: EdTech / Education Sales

Are you passionate about sales, education, and helping students build their careers?

Join our team as a Business Development Executive and be part of an exciting EdTech environment where your communication and sales skills can make a real impact.

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES

• Connect with students/prospects through calls, WhatsApp and other channels
• Understand students’ career goals and recommend suitable courses/programs
• Generate leads and convert prospects into enrollments
• Follow up with interested candidates and maintain a healthy sales pipeline
• Achieve monthly admission/enrollment and revenue targets
• Build strong relationships with students and parents
• Maintain accurate lead and sales records
• Work closely with the counselling and academic teams to improve conversions

WHO WE’RE LOOKING FOR

Freshers:

• Strong communication and interpersonal skills
• Confident, energetic and target-oriented
• Interest in sales, counselling and the education industry
• Willingness to learn and grow in EdTech

01–04 Years Experience:

• Prior experience in EdTech / Education Sales / Inside Sales / Student Counselling preferred
• Experience in selling courses, training programs or educational products is highly valued
• Proven ability to handle leads, follow-ups and conversions
• Strong understanding of sales targets and customer engagement

IDEAL CANDIDATE

• Education/EdTech Sales experience
• Excellent verbal communication
• Strong convincing & negotiation skills
• Target-driven mindset
• Good follow-up and relationship-building skills
• Ability to convert leads into enrollments
• Comfortable working in a fast-paced sales environment

Preferred Locations: Kolkata & Howrah

If you have a passion for education + sales and want to build a strong career in EdTech, we want to hear from you!