Business Development Executive

Job Title: Business Development Executive

Business Unit: CareerMint Academy

Location: Hyderabad (On-site)

Engagement Type: Full-time

Reports To: Business Head, CareerMint Academy

Compensation: Based on experience + Performance Incentives

Email Applications to: [Confidential Information]

ABOUT CAREERMINT ACADEMY

CareerMint Academy is a new-age skilling vertical by Hamstech an organisation with a 30+ year legacy in creative education. CareerMint Academy is focused on helping graduates and career starters build job-ready skills for today's fastest-growing industries. We design career-focused, practical, and placement-linked programs for domains such as Accounting, Finance, and Digital Careers.

CareerMint Academy currently offers three flagship training programmes Certified Business Accounting, Certified Financial Analyst, and Digital Marketing Pro. The Certified Business Accounting course prepares commerce graduates for accounting and finance roles through hands-on training in tools like Tally, GST, Payroll, and Excel automation. The Certified Financial Analyst course equips learners with strong foundations in financial analysis, business finance, financial modelling, and reporting, enabling them to pursue roles in corporate finance, investment analysis, and financial services. The Digital Marketing Pro course helps learners become job-ready digital marketers through live campaign execution, mentor-verified portfolios, internships, and hands-on campaign exposure.

ROLE OVERVIEW

We are seeking a proactive and field-oriented Business Development Executive to drive admissions growth through institutional outreach and Associate network development.

The role involves visiting colleges, delivering structured presentations to students, building relationships with Principals and HoDs, and creating a strong referral ecosystem. A key responsibility will be to appoint, train, and manage Admission Associates individuals who refer eligible students to CareerMint Academy in exchange for performance-based commissions.

This role is admissions-focused and revenue-driven, requiring strong presentation skills, relationship management capability, and the ability to build and manage a motivated consultant network.

RESPONSIBILITIES

1. College Outreach & Presentations

• Visit degree colleges, junior colleges, and training institutes to introduce CareerMint's programmes.
• Deliver engaging career awareness presentations to students.
• Build relationships with Principals, HoDs, and faculty members to generate consistent student leads.
• Coordinate on-campus activities such as demo sessions, workshops, and admission drives.

2. Associate Network Development

• Identify and appoint Admission Associates across colleges and local networks.
• Develop a structured incentive and follow-up mechanism for Associates.
• Train Associates on CareerMint programmes, eligibility criteria, and admission process.
• Track referrals, conversions, and commissions accurately.
• Ensure Associates remain motivated, informed, and aligned with admission targets.

3. Regional Outreach & Network Expansion

• Identify new colleges and regions for admissions growth.
• Travel extensively for outreach and relationship-building.
• Build a sustainable local referral ecosystem to ensure consistent admission flow.

4. Admissions Tracking & Reporting

• Maintain accurate tracking of leads generated through college visits and Associates.
• Coordinate closely with the admissions team to ensure smooth conversion.
• Share weekly reports on presentations conducted, Associates appointed, and admissions achieved.
• Provide field insights to improve messaging and conversion strategy.

DESIRED QUALIFICATIONS

Education

Bachelor's degree in Business, Marketing, Commerce, or any related discipline.

Experience

24 years of experience in business development, admissions, field sales, or institutional outreach. Prior experience in education or skilling sector will be an advantage.

Skills

• Strong communication and presentation skills in English and Telugu (fluency in both is essential).
• High confidence in public speaking and conducting student sessions.
• Strong relationship-building ability with institutional stakeholders.
• Ability to build and manage an external Associate/consultant network.
• Target-driven, self-motivated, and comfortable in a field-intensive role.
• Proficiency with Google Sheets or CRM tools for tracking leads and conversions.

GROWTH PATH

High-performing candidates can grow into a Business Development Manager role, where they will lead and manage a team of Business Development Executives, set regional outreach priorities, drive the expansion of admissions-focused sales and marketing initiatives, develop new institutional markets, strengthen Associate networks, and contribute to broader strategic growth as CareerMint scales across regions.