Business Development Executive

Career Mantra is a leading education consulting and marketing organization partnering with universities and colleges across India. We help institutions increase admissions through digital marketing, student outreach, and strategic partnerships.

We are looking for a dynamic Business Development Executive (B2B) to build and manage relationships with colleges, universities, educational institutions, and business partners. The ideal candidate should have strong communication, negotiation, and relationship management skills with a passion for business growth.

• Identify and onboard new colleges, universities, and institutional partners.
• Build long-term relationships with decision-makers, including Directors, Deans, Admission Heads, and Marketing Heads.
• Generate B2B leads through networking, cold calling, email outreach, LinkedIn, and field visits.
• Present Career Mantra's admission solutions, marketing services, and partnership opportunities.
• Negotiate partnership agreements and close business deals.
• Coordinate with internal teams to ensure successful execution of partner requirements.
• Achieve monthly business development and revenue targets.
• Maintain accurate records of leads, meetings, proposals, and partnerships in the CRM.
• Represent Career Mantra at education fairs, conferences, and networking events.

• Bachelor's degree in Business, Marketing, Management, or a related field.
• 1–4 years of experience in B2B Sales, Business Development, Client Acquisition, or Partnership Management.
• Experience in the education industry is preferred but not mandatory.
• Strong presentation, negotiation, and communication skills.
• Self-motivated with the ability to work independently and meet targets.
• Proficiency in MS Office and CRM tools.
• Willingness to travel for client meetings when required.

• Competitive salary with attractive incentives.
• Performance-based bonuses.
• Career growth opportunities.
• Professional training and development.
• Collaborative and supportive work environment.