Team Lead - Business Development (Edtech) - Telugu Speaking

Company Name: LMES Academy Private Limited  

Website: https://lmes.in/  

LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/lmes-academy/mycompany/  

Role: Team Lead - Business Development  

Experience: 5 to 10 Years  

Location: Urapakkam, Chennai, Tamil Nadu.  

Work Timings: 12:30PM to 10:00PM

Working Days: 6 Days in a Week (Working on Sundays is mandatory)  

Week off: Thursday 

Languages: Telugu/Tamil and English

Job Description: 

LMES, an innovative leader in the Edtech sector, is looking for an experienced and proactive 

Business Development - Team Lead to join our growing team. In this role, you will be 

responsible for managing and mentoring a team of business development professionals while 

providing key support throughout the sales process, especially in closing deals. Your expertise in 

leadership and business development will play a crucial role in ensuring the team successfully 

meets sales targets and contributes to the growth of our Edtech products and services. 

Key Responsibilities: 

• Team Leadership and Mentorship: 

o Lead, mentor, and motivate a high-performing business development team 

focused on expanding the reach of our Edtech solutions. 

o Provide ongoing guidance to team members, helping them excel in their roles and 

achieve individual and team goals. 

o Foster a collaborative, inclusive, and results-driven culture within the team. 

• Support in Deal Closures: 

o Assist team members in navigating complex negotiations and deal closures by 

offering strategic insights, resolving challenges, and providing key support. 

o Work closely with the team to refine sales pitches, identify customer pain points, 

and provide tailored solutions that drive the closing process. 

o Ensure timely and successful closure of deals, while maintaining positive 

relationships with clients and prospects. 

• Training and Development: 

o Identify skills gaps and provide necessary training, resources, and feedback to 

enhance the performance of the business development team. 

o Organize and lead workshops and training sessions focused on sales techniques, 

Edtech product knowledge, and customer relationship management. 

o Ensure the team stays updated on the latest trends in the Edtech industry to 

effectively address client needs. 

• Sales Strategy and Execution: 

o Collaborate with senior leadership to align the team's goals with the company's 

overall sales strategy, market objectives, and vision. 

o Help design and implement sales strategies that effectively position our Edtech 

solutions to key educational institutions, organizations, and individuals. 

o Manage and track sales performance metrics, offering feedback and making 

necessary adjustments to ensure continued success. 

• Market Expansion and Relationship Building: 

o Work with team members to identify new business opportunities and markets for 

our Edtech solutions. 

o Build and maintain strong relationships with educational institutions, corporate 

clients, and other stakeholders in the education sector. 

o Represent LMES at industry events, conferences, and meetings to promote our 

products and expand our network. 

• Reporting and Analytics: 

o Regularly monitor and report on team performance, key sales metrics, and 

customer feedback to senior management. 

o Analyze sales data to identify trends, forecast opportunities, and recommend 

improvements to optimize team performance. 

Qualifications: 

• Proven experience in business development, with at least [5] years in a leadership role 

within the Edtech industry or a similar field. 

• Strong experience leading, coaching, and supporting a team in a business development or 

sales capacity. 

• Excellent knowledge of the Edtech landscape and trends. 

• Strong communication, negotiation, and relationship-building skills. 

• Experience in closing complex sales and navigating customer objections effectively. 

• Strong organizational and time-management skills. 

• Familiarity with CRM systems, sales analytics tools, and reporting dashboards. 

Preferred Qualifications: 

• Bachelor's degree in Business Administration, Education, Marketing, or a related field (or 

equivalent experience). 

• Knowledge of the educational technology market. 

• Passion for education and technology, with a drive to make a positive impact in the Edtech 

space. 

Why Join Us 

• Be part of a rapidly growing and innovative Edtech company that's shaping the future of 

education. 

• Lead a team of talented and driven professionals focused on making a difference in the 

education sector. 

• Opportunity for career advancement and professional development in a fast-paced 

industry.