Company Description Profession Hike is India’s fastest-growing higher education search engine, focused on simplifying college and course discovery for students, parents, and working professionals. The platform provides verified, concise, and actionable information on colleges, universities, courses, fees, rankings, admissions, exams, scholarships, and career paths in one centralized place. By offering research-backed guidance and easy comparisons, Profession Hike helps users understand eligibility requirements and make informed career decisions with confidence.

For applicants, this means joining a mission-driven organization that is improving access to reliable higher education information and supporting better academic and professional outcomes across India.

Role Description As a Business Development Executive at Profession Hike, you will work full time on-site from our Lucknow location. You will be responsible for identifying and reaching out to potential institutional partners, building and maintaining relationships with colleges and universities, and presenting Profession Hike’s value proposition to key decision-makers. Your day-to-day activities will include prospecting, conducting calls and meetings, preparing proposals, coordinating follow-ups, and updating the CRM with accurate data.





You will collaborate with the marketing and product teams to align outreach efforts, gather market feedback, and help refine offerings based on partner and user needs. The role also involves meeting defined revenue and partnership targets while representing the brand in a qualified and ethical manner.

Qualifications

- Strong skills in lead generation, prospecting, and relationship building, with the ability to convert opportunities into long-term partnerships.
- Competence in sales communication, including persuasive presentations, negotiation, and clear written and verbal communication.
- Ability to manage pipelines and use CRM or similar tools to track interactions, follow-ups, and performance metrics.
- Basic understanding of the Indian higher education landscape and willingness to learn about colleges, courses, and admission processes.
- Comfort with on-site client interactions, field visits, and attending events or fairs related to education and career guidance.
- Bachelor’s degree in Business, Marketing, or a related field, or equivalent practical experience.
- Strong organizational and time-management skills, with a focus on meeting targets and deadlines.
- Collaborative mindset, ethical work practices, and openness to feedback and continuous improvement.

📌 Business Development Executive (Lucknow)
🏢 Profession Hike
📍 Lucknow