Saas Business Development Manager (End to End Sales)

GradRight is an ed-fin-tech company committed to driving transparency and accountability in the global higher education sector. 

We are the world's first platform that integrates 'Selection' with 'Financing'. and brings students, banks, and universities into a SaaS environment to make smarter decisions. Using data science, technology, and strategic partnerships across the industry, we enable students to find the “Right University” at the “Right Cost”. We are on a mission to aid a million students to find their best-fit universities and financial offerings by 2025.

Our flagship product - FundRight, is the world’s first student loan bidding platform. In just two years, we have enabled students to get the best deals on $ 1 Billion of loan requests and facilitated disbursements of more than $ 120 Million in loans. We are India's largest single pipeline of education loans and are poised to scale up globally.

Our second product, SelectRight, is the world's first MarTech SaaS platform that redefines how students select the right colleges and how colleges find and engage with the right students.

GradRight is a Delaware, USA-registered company with a wholly-owned subsidiary in India.

Brief:

Obsession with customer needs, passionate about customer experience, and thrive on data - if you resonate with these, then we’d love to hear from you. As a product manager, you’ll be the voice of reason for our entire product ecosystem. You’ll join a fast-paced environment and work with cross-functional teams to design and deliver products aligned with the company’s vision and strategy.

Responsibilities:

1. Collect and analyze customer needs, collaborate with key stakeholders to ideate and deliver compelling solutions that create incremental value for customers
2. Create buy-in for product vision across all stakeholders
3. Develop positioning strategies that can drive growth and improve market share
4. Create and maintain detailed product requirements and roadmap
5. Create and track product success metrics and use them to identify problems and opportunities to pursue
6. Work with designers to build wireframes, validate and translate them into full-blown designs
7. Collaborate with engineering teams to drive feasibility analysis and refine product requirements
8. Work closely with engineering teams to deliver the roadmap while optimizing for time-to-market
9. Own the design <> engineering teams hand-off, release timelines, and work with business teams to plan and execute product launches
10. Evaluate marketing and sales strategies to ensure that they are in line with product strategy
11. Standardize the product design process and evangelize the same across all stakeholders

Requirements:

1. At least 6 years experience as a product manager at a B2C startup, with war stories to share
2. Proven track record of managing all aspects of product development lifecycle
3. Strong understanding of software development workflows and ability to work with top-notch engineering teams
4. Strong problem-solving skills and willingness to roll up one’s sleeves to get the job done
5. Excellent written and verbal communication skills
6. Strong presentational and public speaking skills
7. Bias for experimentation and ability to ask the right questions

Good to have:

1. Both B2C and B2B experience, preferably on marketplace-like initiatives
2. Exposure to edTech and/or finTech domains
3. Worked on products that addressed an international audience
4. Worked on products that scaled to millions of users

Job Description

We are looking for you!

You are a team player, get-it-done person, intellectually curious, customer focused, self-motivated, responsible individual who can work under pressure with a positive attitude. You have the zeal to think differently, understand that career is a journey and make the choices right. You must have experience in creating visually compelling designs that effectively communicate our message and engage our target audience. Ideal candidates would be someone who is creative, proactive, go getter and motivated to look for ways to add value to job accomplishments.

You have excellent verbal and written communication skills with the ability to craft compelling UI creatives, visually compelling designs that effectively communicate our message and engage our target audience. You are self-motivated with a strong work ethic, positive attitude, and demeanor, enthusiastic when embracing new challenges, able to multitask and prioritize (good time management skills), willingness to learn new technology/methodologies, adaptable and flexible when new products are assigned. You prefer to work independently with less or no supervision. You are process oriented, have a methodical approach and demonstrate quality first approach and preferably who have worked in a result-oriented product marketing team(s). 

Requirements

What youll do

• Solution Design: Collaborate with clients to understand their business requirements and design comprehensive Informatica MDM solutions tailored to their needs.
• Implementation: Lead the implementation of Informatica MDM solutions, including configuration, customization, and integration with existing systems.
• Data Modeling: Design and implement data models to support MDM initiatives, ensuring data integrity, accuracy, and consistency across systems.
• Data Quality Management: Implement Informatica Data Quality (IDQ) processes and workflows to improve data quality and ensure compliance with organizational standards.
• Integration: Integrate Informatica MDM solutions with other enterprise systems, such as CRM, ERP, and BI platforms, to facilitate seamless data exchange and interoperability.
• Customization: Develop custom components, workflows, and extensions to extend the functionality of Informatica MDM and meet specific business requirements.
• Data Governance: Establish data governance policies, standards, and best practices to govern the use, management, and quality of master data within the organization.
• Documentation: Prepare comprehensive documentation, including solution designs, technical specifications, user guides, and training materials, to support the implementation and maintenance of Informatica MDM solutions.
• Testing and Quality Assurance: Conduct thorough testing and quality assurance activities to ensure the reliability, scalability, and performance of Informatica MDM solutions.
• Training and Support: Provide training and support to end-users, administrators, and stakeholders to ensure successful adoption and utilization of Informatica MDM solutions.

What you’ll bring

• Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Information Systems, or related field; Master's degree preferred.
• Minimum of 4 years of experience in implementing and configuring Informatica MDM solutions.
• Proficiency in Informatica MDM Hub, Informatica Data Director, Informatica Data Quality (IDQ), and related Informatica tools and technologies.
• Strong understanding of data modelling principles, data integration concepts, and master data management best practices.
• Hands-on experience with data profiling, cleansing, and transformation using Informatica IDQ.
• Experience with data governance frameworks, data stewardship workflows, and data quality metrics.
• Excellent communication skills and the ability to effectively collaborate with cross-functional teams and stakeholders.
• Proven ability to work independently, manage multiple priorities, and deliver high-quality results within tight deadlines.
• Informatica certification(s) in MDM and/or IDQ is a plus.

Benefits

1. Culture:

• Open Door Policy: Encourages open communication and accessibility to management.
• Open Office Floor Plan: Fosters a collaborative and interactive work environment.
• Flexible Working Hours: Allows employees to have flexibility in their work schedules.
• Employee Referral Bonus: Rewards employees for referring qualified candidates.
• Appraisal Process Twice a Year: Provides regular performance evaluations and feedback.

2. Inclusivity and Diversity:

• Hiring practices that promote diversity: Ensures a diverse and inclusive workforce.
• Mandatory POSH training: Promotes a safe and respectful work environment.

3. Health Insurance and Wellness Benefits:

• GMC and Term Insurance: Offers medical coverage and financial protection.
• Health Insurance: Provides coverage for medical expenses.
• Disability Insurance: Offers financial support in case of disability.

4. Child Care & Parental Leave Benefits:

• Company-sponsored family events: Creates opportunities for emplo4. Child Care & Parental Leave Benefits:yees and their families to bond.
• Generous Parental Leave: Allows parents to take time off after the birth or adoption of a child.
• Family Medical Leave: Offers leave for employees to take care of family members' medical needs.

5. Perks and Time-Off Benefits:

• Company-sponsored outings: Organizes recreational activities for employees.
• Gratuity: Provides a monetary benefit as a token of appreciation.
• Provident Fund: Helps employees save for retirement.
• Generous PTO: Offers more than the industry standard for paid time off.
• Paid sick days: Allows employees to take paid time off when they are unwell.
• Paid holidays: Gives employees paid time off for designated holidays.
• Bereavement Leave: Provides time off for employees to grieve the loss of a loved one.

6. Professional Development Benefits:

• L&D with FLEX- Enterprise Learning Repository: Provides access to a learning repository for professional development.
• Mentorship Program: Offers guidance and support from experienced professionals.
• Job Training: Provides training to enhance job-related skills.
• Professional Certification Reimbursements: Assists employees in obtaining professional certifications.
• Promote from Within: Encourages internal growth and advancement opportunities.

About company

Who we are

Kanerika Inc. is a premier global software products and services firm that specializes in providing innovative solutions and services for data-driven enterprises. Co-founded by Wharton Business School Aluminous, Our focus is to empower businesses to achieve their digital transformation goals and maximize their business impact through the effective use of data. We leverage cutting-edge technologies and industry best practices to deliver custom solutions that help organizations optimize their operations, enhance customer experiences, and drive growth.

Awards and Recognitions

Kanerika has won several awards over the years, including:

• Best Place to Work 2022 by Great Place to Work
• Top 10 Most Recommended RPA Start-Ups in 2022 by RPA Today
• Frost & Sullivan India 2021 Technology Innovation Award for its Compass composable solution architecture
• Kanerika has also been recognized for its commitment to customer privacy and data security, having achieved ISO 27701, SOC2, and GDPR compliances.

• Good understanding and experience of HTML / CSS / Javascript / Webpack / Bootstrap.
• Hands-on experience with ES6 / ES7 / ES8 features.
• Expertise with Web Services / REST APIs.
• Proficiency in Linux and deployment on Linux.
• Familiarity with Redux Thunk / Redux Saga will be an added advantage.
• Skillful experience in Node JS / Express / MongoDB will be a plus.
• Understanding of mobile cross-platform frameworks like React Native.
• Knowledge of AWS services like S3, EC2 would be valuable.

Key responsibilities:

• Plan and execute Web, SEO/SEM, Database Marketing, Email, Social media, and Advertising campaigns
• Design, Build, and maintain Social Media presence
• Measure and report performance of Digital marketing campaigns and assesses against goals (ROI and KPIs).
• Identify trends, insights and optimize approach based on the insights.
• Plan and execute periodic Content Calendar for Branding and Inbound lead acquisition
• Create landing pages and optimize user experience for Lead Acquisition
• Should be able to plan and execute Webinars, Seminars and Events

Skills:

• MBA or PGDM in Marketing
• 6+ years of experience in Digital Marketing for IT/ITES Services Industry
• Must have exposure in marketing of Digital Technologies and Services like Cloud, Analytics, APIs, Software Development & Channels
• Good to have experience in using HubSpot as Marketing Tool
• Must have excellent verbal and written Communication skills with exposure to Global Clients

Full Stack Developer for a leading E-Commerce MNC
Job Responsibilities :

- Developing new user-facing features using React.js. 

- Building reusable components and front-end libraries for future use. 

- Translating designs and wireframes into high-quality code. Skills 

- Strong proficiency in JavaScript, ES6 and it's newer specifications 

- Thorough understanding of React.js and its core principles 

- Experience with popular React.js workflows (such as Redux) 

- Familiarity with RESTful APIs

- Experience working with preprocessing stylesheet language (LESS)

- Experience with common front-end development tools such as NPM, etc.

- Familiarity with GIT version control system. 

- Ability to understand business requirements and translate them into technical requirements