Business Development Executive

Company Description LearningShala is a higher education guidance platform founded in 2017 to make choosing the right online degree a clear and informed decision for students. The organization offers expert counseling and 1:1 mentoring, helping learners compare over 55 top online universities across 40+ academic and career-related factors. With support extended to more than 10,000 students, LearningShala covers admissions, career pathway planning, and post-admission services across 100+ online programs in business, IT, healthcare, arts, and other disciplines. A network of 200+ verified mentors provides virtual, pan-India guidance grounded in transparency, data, and trust. LearningShala continues to grow as a trust-first, data-backed platform focused on helping students make confident choices that lead to strong career outcomes.
Role Description The Business Development Executive will work full time on-site from LearningShala’s office in Noida, focusing on expanding the organization’s student and partner base. Day-to-day responsibilities include identifying and nurturing new business opportunities, generating qualified leads through multiple channels, and conducting outreach to prospective students, institutional partners, and corporate stakeholders. The role involves managing and growing accounts, maintaining long-term relationships, and collaborating closely with counseling, marketing, and operations teams to align business growth with learner needs. The Business Development Executive will also prepare proposals, maintain accurate records in CRM tools, track performance against targets, and contribute insights to improve our outreach strategies and services.
Qualifications
Candidates should possess strong New Business Development and Lead Generation skills, with the ability to identify, qualify, and convert opportunities.
Candidates should possess solid Business and Account Management skills to manage pipelines, build relationships, and drive sustainable growth.
Candidates should possess effective Communication skills, including clear verbal and written communication, presentation abilities, and active listening.
Relevant experience in sales, business development, or education services, preferably in EdTech, higher education, or counseling-focused organizations.
Comfort with CRM or sales tracking tools, data-driven decision-making, and working towards defined targets and KPIs.
Ability to work collaboratively with cross-functional teams, maintain a learner-centric approach, and uphold ethical, transparent communication.
Bachelor’s degree in Business, Marketing, Education, or a related field; an MBA or equivalent postgraduate qualification is an advantage.

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