Business development associate at Planet Spark · Gurugram, Delhi, Haryana · 0 - 2 years · ₹5L - ₹6.6L / yr · Posted 22 Aug 2023

About PlanetSpark:
PlanetSpark is on a mission to build the next generation of confident speakers and creative writers
amongst kids and young adults. We are a Series B funded, global company impacting over 13 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 by 2024. We are backed by some top VCs such as Prime Venture Partners and global
entrepreneurs such as Binny Bansal, Deep Kalra, Gokul Rajaram and Shirish Nandkarni.
Come, join a passionate team of over 500 young and energetic team members and 3500+
expert teachers on this roller coaster ride to build the most loved brand for kids who will move the
world!
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 1
st 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 oritented BDT 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 INR. 21428.
In-office attendance of 90% is mandatory in 1month of training
5. Post 1L Revenue achievement, you will be entitled for below CTC
India Shift (10:30am onwards) – INR 6.6 LPA (4 LPA Fixed + 2.6 LPA Variable)
US/ Canada Shift (8:00 pm onwards) - INR 7.2 LPA (4.6 Fixed + 2.6 LPA Variable)

About Planet Spark
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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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