Business Development Manager

Company Description Grow Biz Academy is a career-focused learning platform that helps students, professionals, entrepreneurs, and business owners develop practical, in-demand skills. The academy offers industry-led training in areas such as Digital Marketing, AI, SEO, Social Media Marketing, Google Ads, Website Development, Sales, Business Development, and Professional Communication. Programs are designed with hands-on projects, live mentorship, real-world case studies, and structured career guidance to ensure learners are job-ready and business-ready. Grow Biz Academy supports individuals who want to start a new career, grow their business, or upskill for future opportunities. Its mission is to bridge the gap between education and industry by providing practical skills, confidence, and access to career opportunities.
Role Description The Business Development Manager is a full-time remote role responsible for driving growth and partnerships for Grow Biz Academy’s training programs and services. This role includes identifying and qualifying new business opportunities, building and maintaining relationships with corporate clients, educational partners, and community organizations, and presenting tailored solutions that match their learning and development needs. The Business Development Manager will develop and execute outreach strategies, manage the sales pipeline, prepare proposals, negotiate agreements, and track performance against revenue and enrollment targets. Day-to-day tasks also include collaborating with marketing and program teams on campaigns, gathering market insights, and providing feedback to refine offerings and learner experience. The role requires consistent virtual meetings, timely follow-ups, accurate reporting, and proactive coordination with internal stakeholders.
Qualifications
Candidates should possess strong business development and sales skills, including lead generation, pipeline management, negotiation, and closing.
Candidates should possess relationship-building and communication skills, such as stakeholder management, client presentations, professional communication, and active listening.
Candidates should possess strategic and analytical skills, including market research, opportunity assessment, data-driven decision-making, and planning.
Candidates should possess collaboration and organizational skills, such as cross-functional teamwork, time management, and CRM or sales tools proficiency.
Experience in EdTech, professional training, or services-based businesses is highly beneficial, along with a proven track record in meeting revenue or enrollment targets.
Bachelor’s degree in Business, Marketing, Communications, or a related field is preferred, as well as comfort working independently in a remote, digital-first environment.

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