Company Description SmartKids India Innovations Private Limited is an educational publishing and learning solutions company dedicated to making education engaging, effective, and future-ready. Since 2000, the organization has become a trusted partner for schools across India, offering NEP 2020-aligned academic books, workbooks, and resources that foster curiosity, creativity, critical thinking, and holistic development. SmartKids India complements its print offerings with digital solutions such as Learning Management Systems, smart classroom technology, mobile learning apps, and teacher development programs.

Through its Integrated Educational Excellence Program, the company supports schools with curriculum implementation, technology integration, ongoing academic assistance, and teacher training. Its growing ecosystem now serves thousands of schools, teachers, and students, with a clear focus on empowering educators and enabling meaningful learning experiences.

Role Description The Business Development Manager will work on-site in Vijayawada in a full-time capacity, driving growth and partnerships for SmartKids India within the school education sector. This role involves identifying and qualifying new business opportunities, building and maintaining relationships with school leaders, and presenting the company’s publishing and digital learning solutions to key decision-makers.

The Business Development

Manager will conduct market research, develop outreach plans, prepare proposals,



and negotiate contracts to achieve sales and revenue targets. Day-to-day responsibilities include visiting schools, conducting product demonstrations, coordinating with internal teams for solution customization, and ensuring smooth onboarding of new clients. The role also requires monitoring market trends, providing feedback to the product and marketing teams, and representing the organization at events, workshops, and education conferences.

Qualifications

- Candidates should possess robust business development, sales, and account management skills, with experience in building and sustaining long-term client relationships.
- Candidates should possess skills in communication, presentation, and negotiation, with the ability to engage confidently with school leadership and decision-makers.
- Candidates should possess planning, organizational, and time-management skills, including the ability to manage multiple leads, follow-ups, and field visits effectively.
- Candidates should possess market research and analytical skills to understand regional education trends and identify growth opportunities.
- Bachelor’s degree in business, marketing, education, or a related field; postgraduate qualifications are an advantage.
- Prior experience in K–12 publishing, edtech, or education services sales is highly beneficial.
- Comfort with digital tools, CRM software, and MS Office; ability to learn new platforms quickly.
- Willingness to travel within the region for school visits, events, and client meetings.

📌 Business Development Manager (Vijayawada)
🏢 Smartkids India Innovations Private
📍 Vijayawada