Business Development Associate-US

Business Development Associate (BDA) | Senior Business Development Associate

Company: Scaler Academy

Hiring Partner: OmniJobs

Location: Gurugram / Bangalore

Employment Type: Full-Time

CTC: ₹7 LPA – ₹11.4 LPA

About Scaler Academy

Scaler Academy is a leading upskilling and higher-education platform focused on helping students and working professionals build industry-relevant skills and advance their careers.

About the Role

We are looking for enthusiastic and target-oriented Business Development Associates (BDA) and Senior Business Development Associate to join the sales team at Scaler Academy. The role involves engaging with prospective learners, understanding their career goals, explaining relevant Scaler programs, and converting qualified leads into enrollments.

Key Responsibilities

• Connect with prospective students/leads through calls and other communication channels.
• Follow up with prospective learners and maintain regular communication.
• Handle candidate queries and address concerns effectively.
• Achieve individual and team sales targets.
• Maintain accurate records of leads, follow-ups, and conversions.

Eligibility Criteria

• Qualification: Graduation in any discipline.
• Experience: 0–6 years of experience in sales or related customer -facing roles. (1+ year of EdTech experience is preferred)
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills.
• Comfortable working in a target-driven environment.
• Candidates with a strong interest in sales and business development are encouraged to apply.

Why Join?

• Opportunity to work with a leading EdTech organization.
• Strong career growth opportunities in sales and business development.
• Exposure to consultative selling and the education technology sector.
• Performance-driven learning and development environment.

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Role Overview:

We’re hiring a Senior Business Development Associate who excels at communication, relationship-building, and converting leads into long-term learners. Ideal for candidates who can clearly present value, understand student needs, and drive growth.

Key Responsibilities:

• Engage with prospective students/clients via calls, chats, and meetings
• Clearly explain courses, outcomes, and value propositions
• Convert leads into enrollments through effective communication
• Build and maintain strong customer relationships
• Collaborate with marketing and product teams for growth initiatives

Requirements:

• 1–5 years in sales/business development (EdTech preferred)
• Excellent verbal & written communication (must-have)
• Strong persuasion and negotiation skills
• Target-driven with a customer-first approach

Core Strength:

Ability to communicate confidently, build trust, and drive conversions.

Title:- Business Development Associate (BDA) & Sr. BDA

Department:- Sales

Work Locations:- Gurugram, Bangalore

Role type:- Full-Time

About the Role

We are looking for energetic, target-driven, and customer-focused professionals to join our EdTech client as Business Development Associates (BDA) / Senior Business Development Associates (Sr. BDA). The role involves counselling prospective students, managing leads, and converting enquiries into enrolments.

Eligibility

·     Qualification:- Graduate in any discipline

·     BDA:- 0-2 years of experience; freshers with good communication skills can apply.

·     Sr. BDA:- 2-6 years of relevant experience, preferably in EdTech/ Inside Sales.

Key Responsibilities

·     Handle and convert leads through calls, WhatsApp, and other channels.

·     Counsel students/parents and recommend suitable courses.

·     Achieve monthly sales and enrolment targets.

·     Manage follow-ups and maintain the sales pipeline/CRM.

·     Handle customer queries and objections effectively.

·     For Sr. BDA: mentor junior team members and support team targets.

Required Skills

·     Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.

·     Strong persuasion, negotiation, and objection-handling abilities.

·     Target-oriented and self-motivated approach.

·     Basic knowledge of CRM/MS Office.

Salary

·     BDA: 6 LPA - 7 LPA

·     Sr. BDA: 7 LPA – 8.4 LPA

Other Benefits

·     Performance- based incentives.

·     Training & learning opportunities.

·     Performance based career growth.

·     Employee engagement activities and rewards.

Apply Now to build your career in the fast- growing EdTech industry.

About the Role:

We are looking for an experienced Business Development Associate to join our sales team. The role involves engaging with aspiring career professionals, understanding their career goals, and guiding them toward suitable technology-focused learning opportunities.

Roles & Responsibilities:

• Connect with prospective learners through calls and other communication channels.
• Understand customer career goals, requirements, and learning needs.
• Explain relevant programs and effectively communicate their value.
• Qualify leads and drive conversions throughout the sales cycle.
• Follow up with prospective and existing learners to maintain engagement.
• Handle customer queries and provide a smooth sales experience.
• Achieve and exceed daily, weekly, and monthly sales targets.
• Maintain accurate records of leads, follow-ups, and conversions.
• Consistently meet required sales inputs, outputs, and revenue targets.

Must-Have Requirements:

• 1–6 years of experience in Sales, Business Development, Inside Sales, or IT Services.
• Minimum 1 years of EdTech experience is mandatory.
• Sales experience is mandatory.
• Graduation in any discipline; B.Tech preferred.
• Excellent verbal and written English communication skills.
• Strong sales orientation with a proven focus on target achievement.
• Basic knowledge of Lead/Sales handling (LS).
• Strong customer handling, persuasion, negotiation, and conversion skills.

Good to Have:

• Experience in K12 and technology-based domains.
• Experience handling or selling technology products/services.
• Experience handling ticket sizes above ₹50,000.
• Strong exposure to B2C / Inside Sales environments.

Business Development Associate (BDA) – AcceleratorX

About AcceleratorX

AcceleratorX is a fast-growing EdTech company helping learners build successful careers through industry-relevant upskilling programs, practical learning, mentorship, real-world projects, and career support.

Role Overview

We are looking for an energetic and target-oriented Business Development Associate to join our Sales team. The role involves connecting with prospective learners, understanding their career goals, counselling them on suitable programs, and converting qualified leads into enrollments.

Key Responsibilities

• Connect with prospective learners through calls, WhatsApp, emails, and virtual meetings.
• Understand learner needs and recommend suitable programs.
• Explain programs, mentorship, projects, and career outcomes.
• Manage leads, conduct follow-ups, and handle queries/objections.
• Drive enrollments and achieve revenue and collection targets.
• Maintain accurate CRM records and coordinate learner onboarding.

Requirements

• 0–3 years of experience in BDA, Inside Sales, Academic Counselling, Admissions, or B2C Sales.
• Freshers with strong communication and a sales-oriented mindset are welcome.
• Excellent communication, persuasion, and relationship-building skills.
• Comfortable working in a target-driven environment.
• EdTech/Education Sales experience is preferred.
• Immediate joiners preferred.

What We Offer

• CTC up to ₹5 LPA, based on experience and interview performance.
• Performance-based incentives.
• Career growth and learning opportunities.
• Exposure to a fast-growing EdTech environment.

📍 Location: Bengaluru – Work From Office

💼 Job Type: Full-Time

Strong Junior Business Development Representative (BDR) / Sales Development Representative (SDR) Profiles

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Mandatory (Experience 1): Must have minimum 6+ months of experience as a Business Development Representative (BDR), Sales Development Representative (SDR), or Lead Generation Executive in a B2B SaaS company.

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Mandatory (Experience 2): Must have hands-on experience generating outbound leads for US or UK markets through cold calling, cold emails, LinkedIn outreach, or multichannel prospecting.

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Mandatory (Experience 3): Must have experience working in an early-stage startup or lean sales team, demonstrating high ownership, self-driven execution, and ability to work with minimal hand-holding.

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Mandatory (Experience 4): Must have hands-on experience using CRM systems and outbound prospecting tools such as Apollo, Sales Navigator, ZoomInfo, Clay, HubSpot, Salesforce, or similar platforms.

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Mandatory (Skills): Must possess excellent verbal and written communication skills, strong cold calling ability, objection handling skills, lead qualification experience, and confidence interacting with international prospects.

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Mandatory (Company): B2B SaaS

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Mandatory (Shift): Must be comfortable working the 4:30 PM – 3:00 AM shift to support US/UK customers.

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Mandatory (Note): This is a junior role. Only candidates with 6 months –2 years of overall experience and exposure to US/UK outbound lead generation will be considered.

Key Responsibilities

·         Own outbound prospecting across email, LinkedIn, and calls

·         Craft highly personalized, strategic messaging for target accounts

·         Prospect into new accounts using structured sales methodologies and book meetings for Account Executives

·         Partner with Marketing to execute outbound & ABM campaigns

·         Maintain clean CRM data and pipeline hygiene

·         Contribute to playbooks, messaging, and outbound strategy

Job Requirements

·         2–3 years of BDR/SDR experience (SaaS preferred)

·         Experience working with the India and Middle East markets.

·         Strong outbound prospecting experience

·         Ability to operate in a fast-paced, high-performance environment

·         Excellent communication and personalization skills

·         High ownership, urgency, and a “builder” mindset

·         Proven track record of hitting or exceeding targets

About Us

At Codemonk, we are a Product Engineering and AI Studio, helping businesses build scalable digital products and AI-driven solutions. We collaborate with startups and global enterprises to deliver innovative technology solutions across product development, AI/ML, and engineering services.

About Codemonk Handpicked Codemonk Handpicked is the specialized talent solutions division of Codemonk, helping companies scale their engineering teams through Contract Staffing and Contract-to-Hire (C2H) hiring solutions. We partner with startups and enterprises to provide high-quality technology professionals quickly and efficiently, enabling businesses to build agile, high-performing teams.

Role Overview

As a Business Development Associate at Codemonk Handpicked, you will drive business growth by identifying new client opportunities, building strong relationships, and generating demand for our Contract Staffing and C2H services. Your focus will be primarily on domestic (India) accounts - prospecting startups and enterprises building out their engineering teams. This role is ideal for someone who enjoys consultative selling, outbound prospecting, and working in the fast-paced IT staffing industry.

Key Responsibilities

• Identify and research prospective clients and new business opportunities within the Indian market.

• Generate qualified leads through cold calling, emails, LinkedIn outreach, networking, and other prospecting activities.

• Schedule client meetings and understand hiring requirements related to Contract Staffing and C2H engagements.

• Build and nurture long-term relationships with prospective and existing clients.

• Present Codemonk Handpicked's staffing solutions and articulate our value proposition effectively.

• Maintain accurate records of leads, opportunities, and client interactions in the CRM.

• Collaborate with the recruitment team to understand client requirements and ensure smooth handover of hiring mandates.

• Achieve monthly business development and revenue targets (see "What Success Looks Like" below).

• Stay updated on industry trends, hiring patterns, and competitor activity.

What Success Looks Like (First 6–12 Months)

• 8–12 qualified client meetings booked per month

• 2–4 unique contract staffing positions brought in per month, sourced from these meetings

Requirements

Must Have

• Bachelor’s degree in business administration, Marketing, or a related field (or equivalent practical experience).

• 1–2 years of experience in Business Development, Sales, or Client Acquisition, preferably in the IT Staffing, Contract Staffing, or Recruitment Services industry.

• Experience in outbound prospecting, lead generation, and client relationship management.

• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.

• Familiarity with CRM tools such as Salesforce, HubSpot, or similar platforms.

• Strong negotiation and consultative selling skills. • Self-driven, target-oriented, and comfortable working in a fast-paced environment.

Nice to Have

• Understanding of the technology hiring ecosystem and staffing services.

• Prior experience prospecting into startup or tech-enterprise accounts. Tools You'll Use CRM (HubSpot), LinkedIn Sales Navigator, email outreach (Apollo or equivalent).

What You'll Bring

• Strong interpersonal and relationship-building skills, with the ability to identify customer pain points and position the right staffing solution.

• A proactive mindset with excellent follow-up and pipeline management skills.

• Passion for sales and delivering an exceptional client experience.

Role Objective

The Business Development Team is responsible for acquiring enrollments by engaging with prospective learners from first contact through enrollment. The role focuses on converting intent into action, building a sustainable enrollment funnel, and expanding reach through both inbound and self-generated leads.  

Roles and responsibilities

1. Own all inbound inquiries across calls, email, WhatsApp, chat, and web forms, ensuring timely response and consistent follow-through until enrollment or clear closure.
2. Engage prospects in structured discovery conversations to understand their goals, background, readiness to enroll, and decision-making constraints.
3. Lead sales discussions with clarity and purpose, guiding prospects toward informed and timely enrollment decisions.
4. Present program offerings transparently and confidently, covering structure, duration, fees, certification value, learning outcomes, and expectations.
5. Connect learner needs with relevant program benefits, clearly explaining how the offering aligns with their academic, professional, or career goals.
6. Address questions and concerns around pricing, workload, credibility, timelines, and outcomes with honesty, data, and confidence.
7. Drive enrollments using clear next steps, timely follow-ups, and well-defined closure conversations.
8. Build and manage a strong enrollment funnel, ensuring every lead is actively progressed, reviewed, or intentionally closed.
9. Maintain discipline within the pipeline by documenting interactions, tracking next actions, and avoiding stagnant or unworked leads.
10. Proactively generate leads through LinkedIn outreach, referrals, professional networks, and personal prospecting efforts.
11. Follow up consistently and thoughtfully to keep prospects engaged until they enroll, opt out, or move into long-term re-engagement cycles.
12. Take ownership of assigned enrollment targets, regularly reviewing performance and adjusting outreach strategies to stay on track.
13. Maintain accurate and up-to-date records in CRM systems, ensuring visibility into lead status, conversations, and outcomes.
14. Identify early signs of drop-off and attempt revival before leads age out of the active funnel.
15. Adhere to ethical communication practices when providing information about programs.
16. Follow responsible marketing practices by aligning all interactions with data privacy norms, respectful communication standards, and culturally sensitive messaging across regions.
17. Work closely with the Admissions, IT, Data, and Academic teams to ensure enrolled learners experience a smooth handover, complete documentation, and a seamless onboarding journey.
18. Share insights, concerns, and patterns observed in learner conversations with Marketing and internal teams to continuously improve messaging, targeting, and program positioning.

Strong Junior Business Development Representative (BDR) / Sales Development Representative (SDR) Profiles

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Mandatory (Experience 1): Must have minimum 6+ months of experience as a Business Development Representative (BDR), Sales Development Representative (SDR), or Lead Generation Executive in a B2B SaaS company.

3

Mandatory (Experience 2): Must have hands-on experience generating outbound leads for US or UK markets through cold calling, cold emails, LinkedIn outreach, or multichannel prospecting.

4

Mandatory (Experience 3): Must have experience working in an early-stage startup or lean sales team, demonstrating high ownership, self-driven execution, and ability to work with minimal hand-holding.

5

Mandatory (Experience 4): Must have hands-on experience using CRM systems and outbound prospecting tools such as Apollo, Sales Navigator, ZoomInfo, Clay, HubSpot, Salesforce, or similar platforms.

6

Mandatory (Skills): Must possess excellent verbal and written communication skills, strong cold calling ability, objection handling skills, lead qualification experience, and confidence interacting with international prospects.

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Mandatory (Company): B2B SaaS

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Mandatory (Shift): Must be comfortable working the 4:30 PM – 3:00 AM shift to support US/UK customers.

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Mandatory (Graduation Year): Candidate must have graduated between 2023 and 2025.

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Mandatory (Note): This is a junior role. Only candidates with 6 months –2 years of overall experience and exposure to US/UK outbound lead generation will be considered.