Business Development Specialist

COLLCREW EDUTECH PRIVATE LIMITED; Chennai District; On-site; INR 600,000 - 900,000; Full time

Job summary

COLLCREW EDUTECH PRIVATE LIMITED in Tamil Nadu is seeking a dedicated on-site Business Development Specialist to expand the network of partner colleges and drive student engagement on the CollCrew platform.

You will identify and qualify potential institutional partners, conduct outreach via calls, emails and meetings, and present CollCrew’s value proposition to key college decision-makers. Travel within the region may be required.

Qualifications

• Analytical and market research abilities to identify opportunities and support strategic decisions.
• Excellent communication and customer service skills to build college relationships and answer queries.
• Lead generation, prospecting, and structured outreach to nurture institutional and student leads.
• Experience with negotiation, presentation, and basic CRM/sales pipeline management is beneficial.
• Travel locally as needed and ability to work independently in a fast-paced environment.
• Bachelor’s degree in Business, Marketing, Education, or related field preferred; prior education/edtech experience is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Expand CollCrew’s network of partner colleges across Tamil Nadu.
• Identify and qualify potential institutional partners; conduct outreach via calls, emails, meetings.
• Present CollCrew’s value proposition to key decision-makers in colleges.
• Conduct market research to understand regional education trends.
• Track leads and maintain CRM records; follow up to move prospects through the funnel.
• Collaborate with internal teams to onboard colleges and gather feedback.
• Travel within the region as needed to support growth.

Skills

Analytical Skills

Market Research

Communication

Customer Service

Lead Generation

Negotiation

Presentation

CRM / Sales Pipeline

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Business or related field

Tools

CRM systems

Job description

Company Description

CollCrew Edutech Private Limited operates India’s direct college-to-student admission ecosystem, connecting prospective students with suitable colleges based on course, location, and budget. The platform enables students to discover institutions, explore opportunities, apply, and track their admission journey in a transparent, connected environment. Colleges use CollCrew to reach relevant students, enhance visibility, communicate directly, and manage applications and admissions through a single integrated system. With over 1 lakh app downloads, 70,000+ applications, and 30,000+ successful admissions, CollCrew is rapidly scaling its impact across the higher education landscape. The company focuses on building a more direct and efficient admission process for institutions and students alike.

Role Description

The Business Development Specialist will work full time on-site around TamilNadu, focusing on expanding CollCrew’s network of partner colleges and driving student engagement on the platform. Day-to-day responsibilities include identifying and qualifying potential institutional partners, conducting outreach through calls, emails, and meetings, and presenting CollCrew’s value proposition to key decision-makers. The role involves performing market research to understand regional education trends, tracking leads, maintaining accurate records in CRM tools, and following up regularly to move prospects through the sales funnel. The specialist will collaborate with internal teams to support onboarding of colleges, gather feedback from institutions and students, and help refine business strategies based on performance data. This position requires consistent interaction with colleges and education stakeholders, along with periodic travel within the region as needed.

Qualifications

• Candidates should possess strong Analytical Skills and Market Research abilities to identify opportunities, interpret data, and support strategic decision-making.
• Candidates should possess excellent Communication and Customer Service skills to build relationships with colleges, respond to queries, and ensure a positive stakeholder experience.
• Candidates should possess effective Lead Generation skills to prospect, qualify, and nurture institutional and student leads through structured outreach.
• Relevant skills such as negotiation, presentation, and basic CRM or sales pipeline management experience are beneficial.
• Bachelor’s degree in Business, Marketing, Education, or a related field is preferred, along with prior experience in business development, sales, or the education/edtech sector.
• Ability to work independently, meet targets, travel locally when required, and adapt in a fast-paced, growth-oriented environment.