Sales and Business Development executive

Location: Pune / Field Work (College Visits & Client Meetings)

Organization: Knowletive Services

Department: Sales & Growth

Knowletive Services is an emerging brand in Career Counseling, Training, and Placement for graduate and postgraduate students. We empower learners with industry-driven training programs in IT, Data Analytics, and Business Analytics, and bridge the gap between education and employment.

We are looking for a dynamic and result-oriented Sales & Business Development Executive to drive admissions and partnerships for Knowletive's training and placement programs. The candidate will play a crucial role in achieving sales targets through college visits, client engagement, lead conversions, and systematic follow-ups using CRM tools.

• Achieve monthly and quarterly sales targets for training and placement courses.
• Visit colleges, universities, and corporate clients to generate leads and establish partnerships.
• Conduct presentations, seminars, and counseling sessions to promote Knowletive programs.
• Build and maintain strong relationships with placement officers, principals, and students.
• Generate and qualify leads, manage the sales funnel, and ensure smooth conversion.
• Track and update leads in CRM daily and maintain accurate reports of activities.
• Collaborate with the marketing team for digital campaigns, events, and promotional activities.
• Handle follow-ups via calls, emails, and WhatsApp to close admissions and partnerships.
• Participate in college fairs, training expos, and workshops to represent the brand.
• Provide regular MIS reports on sales performance and market feedback.
• Identify and explore new market opportunities and institutional tie-ups.

• Bachelor's degree in Business, Marketing, or related field (MBA preferred).
• 13 years of experience in education sales, training sales, or B2B partnerships.
• Strong communication, presentation, and negotiation skills.
• Proficiency in CRM tools, Excel, and basic digital communication platforms.
• Self-motivated, target-driven, and capable of independent field operations.
• Ability to manage multiple leads, prioritize tasks, and achieve deadlines.

• Achievement of monthly admission targets.
• Number of college visits and client meetings per month.
• Lead conversion ratio and CRM activity compliance.
• Quality of client and student engagement.

• Fixed salary plus performance-based incentives tied to target achievement.
• Opportunity for rapid growth and promotion within the organization.

Qualifications

• Excellent verbal communication skills
• Freshers are also welcome
• Strong interpersonal skills
• Quick learner
• Ability to multitask and prioritize tasks
• Customer service experience
• Experience in telemarketing or sales is a plus
• Technical Background is preferred (BE/MCA)