Business Development Executive (BDE)Company: Proxima Skills Academy

Location: Bengaluru, Karnataka

Employment Type: Full-time | On-site

About Proxima Skills AcademyProxima Skills Academy is a career-oriented training organization committed to bridging the gap between academic education and industry requirements through specialized skill development programs in Life Sciences and Healthcare.

We deliver industry-aligned training designed to enhance employability through practical projects, expert-led learning, interview preparation, and dedicated placement support. By collaborating with industry professionals and hiring partners, we help students and working professionals develop the skills and competencies needed to succeed in a competitive job market.

Our mission is to empower learners with industry-relevant expertise and create meaningful career opportunities through practical, outcome-driven education.

Role OverviewWe are looking for a proactive, ambitious, and target-driven Business Development Executive (BDE) to join our team in Bengaluru. The ideal candidate will be responsible for identifying new business opportunities, developing strategic partnerships, and driving revenue growth by expanding Proxima Skills Academy’s presence across the education, Life Sciences, Healthcare, and corporate sectors.

This role requires strong communication, negotiation, relationship management, and sales execution skills, along with the ability to manage the complete business development cycle-from prospecting and lead qualification to presentations, negotiations, and deal closure.

Key Responsibilities

- Business Development: Identify, research, and develop new business opportunities across educational institutions, corporate organizations, and potential industry partners.
- Lead Generation:



Proactively identify prospective clients, conduct outreach, and build a consistent pipeline of qualified business opportunities.
- End-to-End Sales Management: Manage the complete sales cycle, including prospecting, lead qualification, client meetings, presentations, proposal preparation, negotiations, and closures.
- Client Relationship Management: Establish and maintain strong relationships with prospective and existing clients to drive engagement, repeat business, and long-term partnerships.
- Market Research: Analyze market trends, competitor activities, and industry requirements to identify growth opportunities and improve business development strategies.
- Sales Pipeline Management: Maintain accurate records of leads, follow-ups, client interactions, opportunities, and deal progress using CRM tools and reporting dashboards.
- Revenue Generation: Work toward assigned sales targets, business development goals, and revenue objectives through effective planning and execution.
- Internal Coordination: Collaborate with internal teams to understand client requirements and ensure alignment between business opportunities and the academy’s training solutions.
- Networking and Outreach: Participate in industry events, institutional outreach programs, meetings, and other business development activities to strengthen the company’s market presence.
- Performance Reporting: Track business development activities,



monitor key performance indicators, and provide regular updates on pipeline status, conversions, and revenue performance.

Qualifications and Skills
- Demonstrated ability in business development, lead generation, prospecting, and opportunity conversion.
- Strong relationship-building, account management, and client engagement skills.
- Excellent verbal and written communication, presentation, persuasion, and negotiation abilities.
- Understanding of sales processes, business development strategies, and basic market research.
- Bachelor’s degree in Business Administration, Marketing, or a related discipline, or equivalent practical experience.
- Previous experience in education, ed-tech, training, skill development, or corporate sales will be an added advantage.
- Familiarity with CRM platforms, spreadsheets, sales dashboards, and performance reporting.
- Strong organizational skills, follow-up discipline, and the ability to manage multiple opportunities simultaneously.
- A self-motivated, results-oriented mindset with a strong sense of ownership and accountability.
- Ability to work collaboratively in a fast-paced, on-site team setting.

What We Look ForWe are looking for someone who takes initiative, builds meaningful professional relationships, identifies opportunities for business growth, and consistently works toward measurable outcomes. The ideal candidate should be comfortable engaging with diverse stakeholders, managing sales conversations independently, and contributing to the long-term growth of Proxima Skills Academy.
- Join Proxima Skills Academy and contribute to building industry partnerships, expanding business opportunities, and creating meaningful career pathways for aspiring professionals.

📌 Business Development Executive (Bengaluru)
🏢 Proxima Skills Academy
📍 Bengaluru