Company Description Edhike is an education-focused organization dedicated to helping learners and working professionals achieve their academic and career goals. The team provides personalized guidance on college and university selection for domestic and international students, as well as support for parents exploring educational options for their children.
Services include academic counseling, institution shortlisting, application assistance, and financial aid guidance. Edhike aims to simplify complex education decisions and deliver practical, student-centered solutions across a variety of programs and study destinations.
Role Description The Business Development Manager is a full-time, on-site role based in Pune City. This role is responsible for identifying and developing new partnerships with educational institutions, agencies, and corporate organizations, while strengthening existing relationships. Day-to-day tasks include prospecting and qualifying leads, conducting meetings and presentations, negotiating agreements, and tracking opportunities in the sales pipeline.
The Business Development
Manager will work closely with counseling and marketing teams to align outreach strategies, support campaigns, and convert inquiries into enrollments. The role also involves monitoring market trends,
providing feedback on service offerings, and preparing regular reports on business performance and growth opportunities.
Qualifications
- Demonstrated experience in business development, sales, or partnership management, preferably in education, counseling, or related service industries.
- Strong skills in lead generation, client relationship management, and negotiation, with the ability to close deals and meet or exceed targets.
- Excellent communication and presentation skills, including the ability to explain complex education options clearly to diverse stakeholders.
- Ability to analyze markets, identify new segments, and contribute to growth strategies and outreach plans.
- Proficiency in using CRM tools, spreadsheets, and collaboration platforms to manage pipelines and report on performance.
- Strong organizational and time-management skills, with the ability to handle multiple opportunities and priorities in a quick-paced environment.
- Bachelor’s degree in Business, Marketing, Education, or a related field; an advanced degree or relevant certifications are an advantage.
- Comfort working on-site in Pune City and collaborating with cross-functional teams to deliver high-quality services to students and partners.
📌 Business Development Manager (Pune)
🏢 EdHike
📍 Pune