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Business Development Associate at Planet Spark · Gurugram · 0 - 3 years · ₹6L - ₹7L / yr · Posted 6 Oct 2023

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Business Development Associate

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Posted by rajshree soni
0 - 3 yrs
₹6L - ₹7L / yr
Gurugram
Skills
Communication Skills
Sales

PlanetSpark is a global platform that provides Live and asynchronous learning strategies to empower individuals (age 4yrs to 50yrs) with exceptional communication and soft skills. The platform is dedicated to transcending conventional classroom learning and focuses on providing tailored learning strategies that cater to individual needs and schedules. With a dynamic community of over 3,000 skilled educators, PlanetSpark has proudly served over 40,000 learners worldwide.


Role Description

This is a full-time on-site role for a Business Development Associate located in Gurugram. The Business Development Associate will be responsible for generating leads, conducting market research, and making presentations to potential clients. The Business Development Associate will also be responsible for communication with existing clients and maintaining client relationships.


Your Roles and Responsibilities:


Business Development is a critical aspect of our platform business.

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


Mission Statement

1. In your training of 1st month, we shall actively probe you through the process using Training Decks, Live Experiences, Re-Training Programs that aims to give you an overall Learning experience along with you paid stipend along the journey.

2. We create career oriented BDCs in this 1 month whose skill becomes unmatched across the sector.

3. You are required to use right sales strategy and accomplish 1 Lac of revenue in the training period, hence making a way to achieve License to Sell (L-2-S)

4. You will be entitled for training stipend of Rs.21428 fixed + incentives 5. Post 1L Revenue achievement, you will be entitled for below CTC


India Shift (10:30am to 8:30 pm) - INR 6.6 LPA (4.2LPA Fixed + 2.4 LPA Variable) US/ Canada Shift (8:00pm to 5:00 am) - INR 7.10 LPA (4.83 Fixed + 2.3 LPA


Qualifications

• Strong english communication skills

• Any graduate ( 2018-2024)

• Freshers are also welcome !

• Experience in respected field will be given more importance

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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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