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Business Development Associate at Planet Spark · Gurugram · 0 - 4 years · ₹4.2L - ₹6.5L / yr · Posted 11 Apr 2023

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Business Development Associate

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Posted by Mahwish Khanam
0 - 4 yrs
₹4.2L - ₹6.5L / yr
Gurugram
Skills
Business Development
Communication Skills
Sales
Effective communication
Negotiation

1. Actively seeking out new sales opportunities through cold calling, networking and social media.

2. Calling 65-70 leads everyday

3. Setting up meetings with potential clients (parents)

4. Generating Trial Classes - Pitch Parents to take PlanetSpark trial Classes

5. Negotiate/close deals and handle complaints or objections

6. Follow and achieve department’s sales goals on a monthly, quarterly and yearly basis (3L revenue per month)

7. “Go the extra mile” to drive sales 

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PlanetSpark is on a mission to build the next generation of confident speakers and creative writers. We are a global company impacting over 11 countries through live 1:1 personalized classes on Public Speaking and Creative Writing through handpicked top 1% teachers. Our kids participate in gripping debates, create viral youtube videos, start their own podcast channels, perform stand-up comedy, write nail-biting mystery stories, and become confident and fearless speakers.

PlanetSpark is on its journey to becoming the global leader in the large and untapped communication skills segment. We are Series A funded by some top VCs and are on a 30% month-on-month growth curve. We have our footprint in India, the Middle East, North America, and Australia. Come join a passionate team of over 500 young and energetic members and 400+ expert and handpicked teachers on this roller coaster ride to build the most loved brand for kids who will move the world!
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