Business Development Manager (BDM)

Job Description Business Development Manager (BDM)

Location: Palarivattom, Kochi, Kerala

Industry: Education / EdTech

Employment Type: Full-Time

Salary: 60,000 70,000 per month + Performance Incentives

Position Overview

We are seeking an experienced and highly motivated Business Development Manager (BDM) to lead business growth initiatives, drive student admissions, and manage a high-performing sales team. The ideal candidate must have a strong background in the Education/EdTech sector and proven experience in team handling, revenue generation, and achieving business targets.

Key Responsibilities

Lead and manage the Business Development team to achieve admission and revenue targets.Develop and execute strategic business development plans to increase market penetration and student enrollments.Build and maintain strong relationships with schools, colleges, educational consultants, and corporate partners.Identify new business opportunities and establish institutional partnerships.Monitor team performance, conduct regular reviews, and provide coaching and mentoring.Drive lead generation, conversion, and admission processes.Coordinate with the marketing team for campaigns, events, seminars, and promotional activities.Analyze market trends, competitor activities, and customer requirements to identify growth opportunities.Prepare sales forecasts, business reports, and performance dashboards for management.Mandatory Requirements

Bachelor's Degree in Business Administration, Marketing, Education, or a related field.MBA preferred.Minimum 5+ years of experience in Business Development or Sales within the Education/EdTech sector.Must have experience in handling and leading a sales/business development team.Proven track record of achieving admission and revenue targets.Strong leadership, communication, negotiation, and presentation skills.Experience in institutional tie-ups, student recruitment, and partnership development.Ability to manage multiple stakeholders and work in a target-driven environment.Preferred Skills

Strong understanding of the Kerala education market.Experience in CRM and sales management tools.Excellent problem-solving and team management capabilities.Strategic thinking with a results-oriented approach.Key Performance Indicators (KPIs)

Admission and revenue target achievement.Team performance and productivity.Institutional partnerships acquired.Lead-to-admission conversion rate.Business growth and market expansion.Compensation & Benefits

Salary: 60,000 70,000 per month (Based on Experience)Attractive Performance IncentivesTravel AllowanceMobile ReimbursementCareer Growth OpportunitiesImmediate Joiners Preferred

Location: Palarivattom, Kochi, Kerala

Note: Candidates without prior Education/EdTech industry experience and team handling experience will not be considered.

Compensation: 65,[hidden],000.00 per month

Work Location: In person .