Business Development Associate

Job Title: Business Development Associate

Location: Navrangpura, Ahmedabad.

Role Overview:

The Business Development role focuses on driving organizational growth by identifying new business opportunities, building strategic partnerships, and expanding market presence. This role acts as a bridge between the company's strategic objectives and on-the-ground execution, contributing directly to revenue generation and long-term partnerships.

Key Responsibilities:

1. Market Research: Conduct comprehensive research to identify potential colleges and corporate partners. Understand partner requirements and align them with the company's course offerings.
2. Partnership Development: Visit colleges and corporate organizations to present courses, establish partnerships, and maintain strong relationships with key stakeholders.
3. Sales & Promotion: Promote courses through meetings, presentations, and events, clearly communicating unique value propositions and benefits.
4. Negotiation & Agreements: Negotiate partnership terms and collaborate with legal and management teams to draft, review, and finalize agreements.
5. Onboarding & Training: Support the onboarding of new partners by providing training and guidance on course structure, standards, and expectations.
6. Project Management: Manage the end-to-end partnership lifecycle, ensuring timely delivery of course materials and partner support.
7. Feedback & Improvement: Collect feedback from partners and participants to identify improvement areas and enhance partnership outcomes.
8. Reporting & Documentation: Maintain accurate records and prepare regular reports on progress, challenges, and growth opportunities.
9. Travel: Travel frequently to partner locations and industry events as required.

Qualifications:

Educational Background: Bachelor's degree in Business Administration, Marketing, Finance, or a related field. Master's degree (MBA preferred but optional).

Professional Experience:

• 1–2 years of experience in sales, marketing, or business development.
• Industry knowledge is an added advantage.

Skills & Competencies:

• Strong analytical and market research skills

• Excellent verbal and written communication

• Effective negotiation and relationship management

• Project and time management abilities

• Strong networking and stakeholder engagement skills