Business Development Associate at Planetspark Ā· Gurugram Ā· 0 - 4 years Ā· ā¹4L - ā¹7L / yr Ā· Profitable Ā· Posted 2 Nov 2023

PlanetSpark is on the lookout for a Business Development Associate at our Gurgaon office! š¢
š Join us in the dynamic Ed Tech industry and take charge of inside sales. Check out the key details below:
š©āš¼ Job Title: Business Development Associate
š Location: Gurgaon
š¢ Work Setting: Office-Based (WFO)
š Industry: Ed Tech
š Functional Area: Inside Sales
š Shift: Day Shift / Night Shift (optional)
š Roles & Responsibilities:
As a Business Development Associate, you will:
1ļøā£ Help students choose the perfect learning course from our educational offerings.
2ļøā£ Kickstart phone conversations with parents who've experienced demo classes for their kids.
3ļøā£ Nurture potential customers and seal the deal within the sales cycle.
4ļøā£ Effectively communicate with leads through email and calls.
5ļøā£ Keep precise digital records of call information.
6ļøā£ Achieve monthly sales targets and meet input metrics.
šÆ Hiring Criteria:
š¼ Training Period: 21428 (Stipend)
š° Salary Range (CTC): 6.6 LPA (4.02 LPA fixed + 2.4 LPA variable)
š£ļø Required Skill: Excellent Communication
š Experience Required: 0-3 Years (Freshers welcome!)
š Minimum Education: Graduation
š Graduation Years: 2018-2024 passouts
šØ Important Criteria:
š¼ Willingness to work 5 days a week.
š Thrive in a startup environment with high-intensity learning and rapid growth.
š Job Location: Gurugram

About Planetspark
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PlanetSpark is an intermediary technology platform that provides online classes to K8 learners. PlanetSpark is on a journey to make the traditional and unorganized tuitions obsolete through its virtual classroom.
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Planetspark provides online classes on English Communication, Public Speaking, Grammar, Creative Writing, Debating, Vlogging, and other 'new age' skills. The classes are delivered by our hand-picked teachers, who are professionals and have extensive experience in delivering such classes
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Ā·Ā Ā Ā Ā Ā Qualification:- Graduate in any discipline
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Ā·Ā Ā Ā Ā Ā Sr. BDA:- 2-6 years of relevant experience, preferably in EdTech/ Inside Sales.
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Ā·Ā Ā Ā Ā Ā Handle and convert leads through calls, WhatsApp, and other channels.
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Ā·Ā Ā Ā Ā Ā Achieve monthly sales and enrolment targets.
Ā·Ā Ā Ā Ā Ā Manage follow-ups and maintain the sales pipeline/CRM.
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Ā·Ā Ā Ā Ā Ā Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
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Ā·Ā Ā Ā Ā Ā Target-oriented and self-motivated approach.
Ā·Ā Ā Ā Ā Ā Basic knowledge of CRM/MS Office.
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Ā·Ā Ā Ā Ā Ā Employee engagement activities and rewards.
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- Own all inbound inquiries across calls, email, WhatsApp, chat, and web forms, ensuring timely response and consistent follow-through until enrollment or clear closure.
- Engage prospects in structured discovery conversations to understand their goals, background, readiness to enroll, and decision-making constraints.
- Lead sales discussions with clarity and purpose, guiding prospects toward informed and timely enrollment decisions.
- Present program offerings transparently and confidently, covering structure, duration, fees, certification value, learning outcomes, and expectations.
- Connect learner needs with relevant program benefits, clearly explaining how the offering aligns with their academic, professional, or career goals.
- Address questions and concerns around pricing, workload, credibility, timelines, and outcomes with honesty, data, and confidence.
- Drive enrollments using clear next steps, timely follow-ups, and well-defined closure conversations.
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Weāre hiring Academic Counsellors (Inside Sales) who are passionate about guiding students and parents toward the right learning programs. Youāll play a crucial role in driving revenue growth and helping learners achieve their academic goals.
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- Connect with prospective customers via calls, emails, and virtual meetings.
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- Achieve and exceed monthly sales targets.
- Build and maintain strong relationships with students and parents.
- Handle objections confidently and close sales effectively.
Requirements
- Minimum 1 year of sales experience (EdTech or education background preferred).
- Strong communication and persuasive skills.
- Goal-oriented and self-driven attitude.
- Comfortable working in a fast-paced environment.
- Proficiency in CRM tools will be an added advantage.
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- Days: Tuesday to Sunday (Monday fixed off)
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- Be part of a dynamic and fast-growing EdTech brand backed by Sri Chaitanya.
- Work with an energetic and motivated sales team.
- Opportunity to make a real impact in transforming education across India.






