Sales Specialist

Avd Group; Khordha; On-site; INR 550,000 - 900,000; Full time

Job summary

Avd Group is seeking a Business Development Specialist for Bhubaneswar to identify and pursue new corporate and academic partnerships. The role requires market research, proposal preparation, and ongoing relationship management with clients.

You will collaborate with internal teams to tailor IT training solutions and support marketing initiatives, driving growth for our training programs. The ideal candidate has strong analytical and communication skills, proficiency in CRM tools, and a

Qualifications

• Strong analytical skills to interpret market data and business performance metrics.
• Clear verbal and written communication and presentation abilities.
• Lead generation: prospect identification, outreach, and pipeline management.
• Market research: competitor analysis and understanding industry trends.
• Customer service focus with relationship-building and client retention.
• Familiarity with IT training or education sector is beneficial.
• Experience in business development, sales, or corporate training helps.
• Bachelor's degree in a related field preferred.

Responsibilities

• Identify and pursue new business opportunities with corporate clients and academic partners.
• Generate leads, build relationships, and pursue long-term partnerships.
• Conduct market research and analyze training needs to tailor proposals.
• Prepare proposals and follow up with leads to convert them into clients.
• Collaborate with internal teams to customize training solutions.
• Support marketing initiatives and participate in client meetings and events.

Skills

Analytical Skills

Communication Skills

Lead Generation

Market Research

Customer Service

CRM Tools

Industry Knowledge

Education

Bachelor's degree in Business/Marketing/IT

Tools

CRM Software

MS Office

Job description

Company Description

AVD Group is a leading software training institute offering software training, project guidance, IT consulting, and technology workshops to learners and corporate clients. The organization provides a comprehensive eLearning platform with detailed content and HD video tutorials, along with free placement services through weekly campus drives and job-guaranteed programs.

AVD Group collaborates with colleges to enhance campus placements and offers internship programs and real-time project experience on advanced technologies at its Chhatrapati Sambhajinagar campus. Founded in 2019 and headquartered in Chhatrapati Sambhajinagar, India, the company serves Global 100 organizations and major software vendors across multiple industries. AVD Group operates offices and training institutes in Pune, Chhatrapati Sambhajinagar, and Bhubaneswar, and also delivers online training programs.

Role Description

The Business Development Specialist is a full-time, on-site role based in Bhubaneswar City. The specialist will identify and pursue new business opportunities, generate leads, and build relationships with prospective corporate clients and academic partners. Daily tasks include conducting market research, analyzing training needs, preparing proposals, and following up with leads to convert them into long-term clients. The role involves collaborating with internal teams to tailor training solutions, supporting marketing initiatives, and participating in client meetings, presentations, and events. The specialist is expected to maintain accurate records of interactions, track performance against targets, and contribute to the continuous improvement of business development strategies.

Qualifications

• Candidates should possess strong Analytical Skills and the ability to interpret market data and business performance metrics.
• Candidates should possess effective Communication skills, including clear verbal and written communication and presentation abilities.
• Candidates should possess Lead Generation skills, including prospect identification, outreach, and pipeline management.
• Candidates should possess Market Research skills, including competitor analysis and understanding of industry trends.
• Candidates should possess Customer Service skills, with a focus on relationship building, client retention, and responsive support.
• Relevant experience in business development, sales, or corporate training services is beneficial.
• Familiarity with the IT training or education sector and local market in Pune is an advantage.
• Bachelor’s degree in Business, Marketing, IT, or a related field is preferred.
• Proficiency in CRM tools and basic office productivity software is desirable.

Candidate should be from ED-Tech Industry