Business Development Executive (BDE)-Education Industry

Company: Pentagon Institute
Role: Business Development Executive (BDE)
Location: Kalyan
Employment Type: Full-time
Experience: 3–5 years
Industry: Education Industry / EdTech /JEE /NEET coaching classes

About Pentagon Institute

Pentagon Institute provides coaching and academic programs for competitive examinations including JEE Main, JEE Advanced, NEET-UG and MHT-CET, along with Foundation and Board programs. The institute offers both online and offline learning options.

Job Summary

We are looking for an energetic and target-oriented Business Development Executive to drive student admissions and business growth for Pentagon Institute.

The BDE will be responsible for connecting with prospective students and parents, understanding their academic requirements, explaining suitable JEE/NEET programs, conducting counselling, following up with leads, and converting qualified prospects into enrollments.

Key Responsibilities

- Handle incoming leads through calls, WhatsApp, walk-ins and other channels.
- Contact students and parents to understand their academic goals and requirements.
- Explain Pentagon Institute's JEE, NEET, MHT-CET, Foundation and Board programs.
- Conduct counselling sessions and recommend the appropriate course based on the student's requirements.
- Follow up regularly with prospective students and parents.
- Convert qualified leads into admissions and achieve monthly admission targets.
- Maintain accurate records of leads, follow-ups, counselling and conversions in the CRM.
- Coordinate with the academic and operations teams to ensure a smooth admission process.
- Participate in seminars, school visits,



educational events and promotional activities when required.
- Build strong relationships with students and parents.
- Monitor competitor offerings, pricing and market trends.
- Provide regular reports on lead status, conversions and sales performance to the reporting manager.
- Ensure a positive parent/student experience throughout the admission journey.

Required Skills

- Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
- Strong convincing and negotiation abilities.
- Good counselling and relationship-building skills.
- Target-oriented and self-motivated approach.
- Ability to communicate effectively with both students and parents.
- Basic knowledge of JEE/NEET competitive-exam preparation is preferred.
- Comfortable working with CRM systems, Excel and WhatsApp.
- Ability to handle multiple leads and follow-ups efficiently.
- Good Hindi/English communication; knowledge of the local language is an advantage.

Qualification

- Bachelor's degree in any discipline.
- Candidates with experience in education sales, EdTech, coaching institutes, admissions counselling or inside sales will be preferred.
- Freshers with strong communication and sales skills may also be considered.

Key Performance :

- Monthly admission/enrollment target/field sales.
- Lead-to-counselling conversion rate.
- Counselling-to-admission conversion rate.
- Number of productive calls and follow-ups.
- Revenue generated.
- Lead response and follow-up efficiency.
- Student/parent satisfaction.

Advantages:

- Performance-based incentives
- Career growth opportunities
- Training and development
- Employee benefits as per company policy

More Details contact-Sachin Sonawane-HR +91-XXXXXXXXXX

Work Location: In person

📌 Business Development Representative ( JEE/NEET Education) (India)
🏢 Pentagon Institute
📍 India