11 Nov
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Astragen
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Kolkata
Company Description AstraGen India Pvt. Ltd. is an educational research and product development company focused on making world-class education accessible and affordable for progressive schools across India. The organization offers integrated curriculum solutions, digital learning tools, assessments, teacher training, and future-ready skill development programs that enable schools to deliver meaningful learning experiences.
Through flagship offerings such as AstraOne, AstraPlus, and SkillAstra, AstraGen supports over 2,400 schools and 1.2 million students across 12 states. Its research-driven, student-centric approach combines academic excellence with 21st-century skills, social-emotional learning, and personalized learning to help every child thrive. AstraGen collaborates closely with students, teachers, educators, and parents to nurture curious, capable, and confident learners prepared for the future.
Role Description This is a full-time, on-site role for a Business Development Manager based in the Greater Kolkata Area.
The Business Development
Manager will identify and develop current school partnerships, nurture existing client relationships, and promote AstraGen’s curriculum and digital learning solutions to key decision-makers in the education sector.
Responsibilities include prospecting and lead generation, conducting presentations and product demos, preparing proposals, and negotiating contracts aligned with company objectives.
The role involves close collaboration with academic, product, and operations teams to ensure smooth implementation and high client satisfaction, as well as regular market research and competitor analysis to inform go-to-market strategies.
The Business Development
Manager will track sales performance, maintain accurate CRM records, and provide feedback to internal stakeholders to support continuous improvement.
Qualifications
- Strong skills in business development, sales, and client relationship management.
- Experience in market research, lead generation, and opportunity analysis within the education or related sectors.
- Ability to deliver clear presentations, product demonstrations, and proposals to diverse stakeholders.
- Proficiency in negotiation, contract closing, and account management.
- Effective communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to collaborate across cross-functional teams.
- Comfort with using CRM tools, basic data analysis, and reporting to track performance and pipeline health.
- Prior experience in K–12 education solutions, edtech, or curriculum products is highly beneficial.
- Bachelor’s degree in Business, Education, Marketing, or a related field; advanced degrees are an advantage.
- Self-motivated, organized, and able to work independently while meeting targets and deadlines.
- Willingness to travel within the region to meet clients and attend school visits, events, and conferences.
📌 Business Development Manager (Kolkata)
🏢 Astragen
📍 Kolkata