Graduate Trainee – Business DevelopmentLocation: HSR Layout, BengaluruWork Mode: On-siteEmployment Type: Full-timeExperience: Freshers / 0–2 yearsEligible Qualifications: BBA, B.Com, BA and MA graduatesNot Eligible: BE / B.Tech candidatesCompensation: Up to ₹8.6 Lakh first-year total value — ₹3.6 LPA Fixed + up to ₹2 Lakh Performance Variable + ₹3 Lakh ESOP grant at joiningWorking Days: Monday–SaturdayWorking Hours: 10:00 AM–7:00 PMCandidates from anywhere in India are welcome to apply, provided they are willing to relocate to Bengaluru.About RiseUpp.ComRiseUpp.Com is an AI-powered platform for online higher education, upskilling and career growth, founded by IIT Kharagpur and IIM Trichy alumni and supported by Google for Startups and Microsoft for Startups.With 12,000+ live programmes from 500+ universities and institutions, RiseUpp helps students and working professionals discover, compare and choose suitable online degrees, executive programmes and professional certifications.We are looking for ambitious BBA, B.Com, BA and MA graduates with excellent communication skills who want to build a career in business development, inside sales and career counselling.About the RoleAs a Graduate Trainee – Business Development, you will interact with students and working professionals who are exploring higher education and upskilling programmes.You will understand their background, career goals and requirements, help them evaluate suitable programmes, answer their questions and guide them through the enrolment process.This is a customer-facing, phone-based and target-driven inside sales role.Previous sales experience is not required.We are primarily looking for candidates with excellent communication skills, confidence, learning ability, ambition and the right attitude.Daily Performance ExpectationsThis is an active inside-sales and counselling role. Candidates should be comfortable with the following expectations:100+ outbound/inbound calls per dayMinimum 120 minutes of meaningful customer talk time per dayTimely follow-ups with all assigned prospective learnersRegularly updating every lead, conversation and follow-up in the CRMMaintaining accurate notes and next-action dates for each prospectResponding to interested learners promptlyConsistently working towards individual admission and revenue targetsMaintaining discipline around daily calling, follow-ups and CRM hygieneThese are core requirements of the role, not occasional activities.Key ResponsibilitiesSpeak with prospective students and working professionals over phone, WhatsApp and other communication channels.Make 100+ calls per day and maintain at least 120 minutes of customer talk time.Understand each learner's academic background, work experience, career goals and learning requirements.Counsel learners on suitable online degrees,



executive programmes and professional certifications.Explain programme features, universities, eligibility, fees and other relevant information clearly.Build trust with prospective learners and help them make informed enrolment decisions.Conduct timely and consistent follow-ups with interested prospects.Handle questions and objections confidently and professionally.Update every lead, call outcome, conversation note and next follow-up action accurately in the CRM.Ensure no qualified lead is missed because of delayed or incomplete follow-up.Achieve individual and team admission and revenue targets.Continuously improve communication, counselling, negotiation and sales skills.What We Are Looking ForBBA, B.Com, BA or MA graduateFresher or up to 2 years of experienceExcellent spoken English communication skillsConfidence in speaking with new people over the phoneGood listening and interpersonal skillsAbility to explain ideas clearly and influence decisionsStrong learning attitude and willingness to accept feedbackAmbitious, energetic and performance-oriented personalityComfortable working with targets and follow-upsWillingness to work on-site in BengaluruWillingness to work Monday–Saturday, 10:00 AM–7:00 PMKnowledge of any additional language, such as Hindi, Tamil, Telugu, Bengali, Marathi or Malayalam, will be an added advantage.Important Eligibility NoteBE / B.Tech candidates are not eligible for this opening.This role is specifically intended for candidates from BBA, B.Com, BA and MA backgrounds who want to build a career in business development, inside sales and counselling.Preferred Candidate LocationsWe especially encourage applications from ambitious graduates from Tier-2 and Tier-3 cities across India who are willing to relocate to Bengaluru and build their careers in a quick-growing startup environment.Candidates from cities such as:Bihar: Patna, Gaya, Muzaffarpur, Bhagalpur, DarbhangaJharkhand: Ranchi, Jamshedpur, DhanbadWest Bengal: Siliguri, Durgapur, Asansol, BardhamanTamil Nadu: Madurai, Tiruchirappalli, Salem, Erode, TirunelveliKerala: Kozhikode, Thrissur, Kottayam, Kannur, PalakkadMadhya Pradesh: Indore, Bhopal, Jabalpur, GwaliorRajasthan: Jaipur, Udaipur, Kota, AjmerUttar Pradesh: Lucknow, Kanpur, Prayagraj, Varanasi, GorakhpurPunjab / Chandigarh Region: Ludhiana, Jalandhar, PatialaOdisha: Bhubaneswar, CuttackChhattisgarh: Raipur, BilaspurUttarakhand: Dehradun, Haldwaniare strongly encouraged to apply.Location is not a restriction.



Suitable candidates from anywhere in India may apply.Communication Skills Are MandatoryThis role requires very good spoken communication skills.All shortlisted candidates must clear a Communication Skills Round to proceed further in the selection process.Please apply only if you are confident speaking professionally in English. Knowledge of any additional language, such as Hindi, Tamil, Telugu, Bengali, Marathi or Malayalam, will be an added advantage.What Matters Most to UsWe are not hiring based on college brand alone.We care more about:Communication abilityConfidenceListening skillsPersuasion abilityLearning attitudeCoachabilityAmbitionOwnershipIf you are a strong communicator with the right attitude, we are happy to train you.What You Will LearnYou will get practical exposure to:Business DevelopmentInside SalesConsultative SellingCareer CounsellingCustomer PsychologyObjection HandlingNegotiationLead ConversionCRMBusiness CommunicationRevenue and Target ManagementCareer GrowthHigh performers can progress through roles such as:Graduate Trainee – Business Development→ Business Development Associate→ Senior Business Development Associate / Senior Career Counsellor→ Team Lead→ Business Development ManagerAt RiseUpp, strong performance can lead to faster responsibilities and career growth.Who Should Not ApplyThis role may not be suitable for you if:You are a BE / B.Tech graduateYou are not confident communicating professionally in EnglishYou are uncomfortable speaking with customers over the phoneYou are looking only for a back-office or non-sales roleYou are uncomfortable working with targetsYou do not want to follow up with prospective customersYou are not willing to relocate to BengaluruYou are looking for a work-from-home roleWe prefer to be completely transparent about the nature of the opportunity.Selection ProcessOur selection process will focus heavily on communication skills and potential rather than only on your résumé.Round 1: Application ScreeningRound 2: Communication Skills AssessmentRound 3: Counselling / Sales Role PlayRound 4: Final InterviewRound 5: OfferClearing the Communication Skills Assessment is mandatory to proceed to the next round.Why Join RiseUpp?Start your career in Bengaluru's startup ecosystemWork with an IIT & IIM alumni-founded companyLearn directly in a high-growth business environmentDevelop highly transferable sales, communication and negotiation skillsInteract with students and professionals from across IndiaPerformance-linked incentives₹3 Lakh ESOP grant at joiningClear career progression for high performersApply if you believe communication is one of your strongest skills and you are serious about building a career in business development and sales.We are looking for people with potential, not just experience.

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