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Business Development Associate

Business Development Associate at Planetspark · Gurugram · 0 - 4 years · ₹4L - ₹7L / yr · Profitable · Posted 6 Sep 2023

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Business Development Associate

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Posted by Anjali Sharma
0 - 4 yrs
₹4L - ₹7L / yr
Gurugram
Skills
Communication Skills

Title: Business Development Associate - Sales


Company: PlanetSpark


Location: Gurgaon, India


Job Type: Full-time, in-office (Work from Office)


Industry: Ed Tech


Functional Area: Inside Sales


Shift: Day Shift / Night Shift (Optional)


Salary Range: Up to 4 Lakhs CTC


About the Company:


PlanetSpark is a leading Ed Tech startup that offers online and offline learning opportunities for children. Our mission is to create an engaging learning environment for kids, and we're always looking for talented individuals who share our vision.


Job Description:


We are looking for a Sales Representative to join our team and help us expand our customer base. As a Business Development Associate, you will be responsible for guiding customers in choosing the right course and closing sales within the sales cycle. You will work in a dynamic startup environment and contribute to our rapid growth.


Responsibilities:


Assist customers in choosing the right course for their needs

Initiate phone conversations with parents who complete the demo classes for their kids.

Follow up with prospects and close sales within the sales cycle

Communicate effectively through channels like email and calls

Maintain accurate record-keeping of call information in electronic and digital format

Achieve monthly targets while completing all input metrics targets

Requirements:


Excellent communication skills

Passion for sales and business development

Graduation degree

Freshers are welcome to apply

5 days a week

Willingness to work in a startup environment with intensive learning opportunities

We offer a training period of INR 21428 + incentives. If you're looking for a challenging and rewarding career with a rapidly growing startup, we encourage you to apply.

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About Planetspark

Founded :
2017
Type :
Products & Services
Size :
1000-5000
Stage :
Profitable

About

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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