Manager - Business Development - PhD Assistance Services

Panacorp Software Solutions; Kanyakumari; On-site; INR 450,000 - 650,000; Full time

Job summary

Panacorp Software Solutions is seeking a Business Development Manager to expand our client base among PhD scholars, researchers, and educational institutions. You will focus on sales planning, client handling, revenue growth, and coordinating teams to deliver PhD assistance services.

You will identify new leads, explain PhD services (topic selection, proposal writing, journal publication, thesis support, and plagiarism checking), and convert leads into enrollments while meeting monthly targets.

Qualifications

• Graduate / Postgraduate (MBA preferred)
• 2-5 years in Business Development / Sales
• Experience in PhD assistance or education consultancy is an added advantage

Responsibilities

• Identify and generate new business leads (PhD scholars, research students, colleges, universities)
• Explain PhD assistance services such as topic selection, proposal writing, journal publication, thesis support, and plagiarism checking
• Convert leads into enrollments and achieve monthly revenue targets
• Build and maintain strong relationships with clients and academic institutions
• Plan and execute sales strategies to improve admissions and revenue
• Coordinate with research, technical, and support teams to ensure smooth service delivery
• Monitor sales performance and prepare daily/weekly/monthly reports
• Train, guide, and motivate the business development team
• Handle escalated client issues and ensure customer satisfaction
• Participate in marketing activities such as seminars, webinars, and campus tie-ups

Skills

Strong communication

Convincing skills

PhD process knowledge

Sales planning

Team leadership

CRM knowledge

Customer relations

Basic computer skills

Education

Graduate / Postgraduate

MBA preferred

Job description

Job Summary:

The Business Development Manager is responsible for increasing business by acquiring PhD scholars, researchers, and institutional clients. The role focuses on sales planning, client handling, revenue growth, and team coordination for PhD assistance services.

Key Roles & Responsibilities:

• Identify and generate new business leads (PhD scholars, research students, colleges, universities)
• Explain PhD assistance services such as topic selection, proposal writing, journal publication, thesis support, and plagiarism checking
• Convert leads into successful enrollments and achieve monthly revenue targets
• Build and maintain strong relationships with clients and academic institutions
• Plan and execute sales strategies to improve admissions and revenue
• Coordinate with research, technical, and support teams to ensure smooth service delivery
• Monitor sales performance and prepare daily/weekly/monthly reports
• Train, guide, and motivate the business development team
• Handle escalated client issues and ensure customer satisfaction
• Participate in marketing activities such as seminars, webinars, and campus tie-ups

Skills Required:

• Strong communication and convincing skills
• Knowledge of PhD process and academic research services (preferred)
• Sales planning and target achievement ability
• Team handling and leadership skills
• Customer relationship management
• Basic computer and CRM knowledge

Qualification:

• Any Graduate / Postgraduate (MBA preferred)

Experience:

• 2-5 years in Business Development / Sales
• Experience in PhD assistance or education consultancy is an added advantage

Key Performance Indicators (KPIs):

• Monthly revenue and enrollment targets
• Lead conversion ratio
• Client satisfaction level
• Team performance and productivity