Business Development Executive Education Sales & Partnerships

Location: Pune (Work from Office)

Experience: 2-4 years

Salary: Competitive fixed salary + performance-based incentives.

Shakti 2047 is hiring a Business Development Executive for a hybrid growth role with two focus areas: (1) enrolling prospective learners into womens leadership and entrepreneurship programs, and (2) building the mentor marketplace and affiliate partner network that supports the platform’s growth.

Key Responsibilities

Education Sales

Reach out to prospects via calls, social media, WhatsApp and email; follow up consistently on warm and cold leads

Understand each prospect’s background, goals and concerns, and recommend the most suitable program

Handle objections on fees, curriculum, duration and outcomes

Achieve and exceed calling and enrolment targets

Mentor Marketplace & Affiliate Marketing

Identify, research and reach out to potential mentors, coaches and subject-matter experts across leadership, entrepreneurship and business

Approach affiliate partners, industry associations, corporates, communities, academies and influencers to promote the platform

Build and manage the affiliate marketing program, including partner terms, incentive structures, tracking and performance follow-up

Pitch the platform’s vision, negotiate partnership terms, and drive mentors and partners through the onboarding funnel

Manage onboarding, including agreements, documentation, tracking setup and orientation

Build long-term relationships with mentors and partners to drive engagement, retention and referrals

Reporting & Coordination





Maintain accurate records of leads, calls, conversions and partner outreach in a CRM or tracker

Share regular reports on sales performance, conversion rates and ecosystem growth with leadership

Coordinate with marketing, operations, academic and product teams for smooth onboarding of learners, mentors and partners

Give feedback on lead quality and campaign effectiveness, and contribute ideas to shape the mentor and affiliate programs

Required Candidate Profile

Graduate in any discipline (Business, Marketing, Communications or Social Work preferred)

2-4 years in education sales, inside sales, business development or partnerships

Excellent verbal and written English communication

Strong pitching, negotiation and objection-handling skills

Target-driven, with a track record of meeting or exceeding goals

Comfortable with high-volume outbound calling and managing multiple relationships

Proficiency in MS Office, CRM tools and WhatsApp Business; basic tracking and reporting

Passion for women’s empowerment and social impact is a strong plus

Preferred: ed-tech, training institute or skill development experience; affiliate marketing, channel partnership or marketplace experience

Self-starter, empathetic and resilient, able to build structure in an early-stage setting

What We Offer

Competitive fixed salary with performance-based incentives

Chance to build and own two high-impact growth areas from the ground up

Direct collaboration with the leadership team

Growth within a mission-driven, fast-scaling organization

Email: [email protected] || 89564 90756

📌 Business Development Executive (Pune)
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