Business Development Associate

Job description

Roles and Responsibilities:

1. Business Development & Outreach

• Identify and establish partnerships with international institutions, colleges, and universities.
• Actively promote our study abroad services to schools, colleges, and educational institutions in and around Coimbatore and other regions.
• Develop and execute business development strategies to generate leads and convert inquiries into admissions.
• Build and maintain strong B2B and B2C relationships to enhance brand visibility and reach.

2. Marketing & Branding

• Design and implement branding and marketing strategies to position the company as a trusted study abroad consultant.
• Create content for marketing materials – brochures, social media, email campaigns, presentations, etc.
• Represent the company at education fairs, seminars, webinars, and institutional tie-up events.
• Drive online and offline campaigns for lead generation and engagement.

3. Student Counselling

• Provide one-on-one counselling to students and parents regarding overseas education options, country comparisons, and admission processes.
• Advise on course selections, universities, eligibility criteria, application timelines, and visa procedures.
• Guide students on career pathways and long-term opportunities in countries like USA, UK, Canada, Australia, Europe, etc.
• Keep updated with changing education trends, visa regulations, and scholarship opportunities.

4. Operations & Process Handling

• Assist students with the end-to-end application process: from documentation, SOP drafting, application submission to visa processing.
• Coordinate with university representatives and admission officers for smooth processing.
• Maintain accurate records of student inquiries, follow-ups, conversions, and feedback.

5. Training & Continuous Learning

• Stay current with updates in the international education sector.
• Participate in training provided by partner institutions or organizations.
• Provide insights and suggestions to the management for scaling up the vertical effectively.

Key Skills Required:

• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills
• Strong marketing and negotiation abilities
• Counselling expertise with a student-centric approach
• Knowledge of international education systems and admission procedures
• Self-motivated and able to work independently
• Proficiency in MS Office, CRM tools, and digital marketing basics

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: ₹30,000.00 - ₹40,000.00 per month

Benefits:

• Cell phone reimbursement

Work Location: In person