Business Development Manager

Role Overview

This opening is for a student admissions-focused counsellor at Muthoot Business Academy in Bengaluru. The position is geared toward motivated, goal-oriented professionals who can speak with students and parents, understand their aspirations, and recommend the right academic path.

What You Will Do

• Speak with walk-in visitors, callers, and online prospects about course options.
• Assess a candidate’s needs and suggest programs that fit their goals.
• Explain course format, fee details, schedule, and key benefits in a clear way.
• Handle enquiries arriving through multiple sources such as calls, emails, branch visits, and the website.
• Keep lead records, follow-up updates, and conversion progress properly entered in CRM systems.
• Maintain regular and timely follow-ups with prospective students.
• Work toward monthly and quarterly admission targets.
• Support applicants through the application, document collection, and enrolment steps.
• Use counselling and relationship-building skills to improve conversions.
• Coordinate with academic and operations teams to ensure a smooth onboarding experience.
• Assist in fee collection and completion of required formalities.
• Respond to student and parent questions while maintaining a high level of satisfaction.
• Take part in school and college visits, seminars, education fairs, and promotional campaigns.
• Contribute to lead-generation activities and other outreach efforts.

Required Skills and Competencies

• Strong spoken and written communication, including English and a local language.
• Good counselling, persuasion, and negotiation ability.
• Comfort with target-based work and customer-focused interaction.
• Working knowledge of MS Office and CRM tools.
• Ability to juggle multiple tasks and manage follow-ups efficiently.

Eligibility Criteria

• A bachelor’s degree in any discipline.
• 0 to 6 years of experience in education counselling, admissions, or sales.
• Freshers with strong communication skills may also be considered.
• Willingness to work in a target-driven setup and take part in field activities when needed.

Compensation and Benefits

• Annual fixed pay in the range of 4 to 6 LPA.
• Additional performance-linked incentives.
• Opportunities for long-term career growth within the organization.

Preferred Profile

• Prior exposure to EdTech, education, or training institutions.
• Proven ability to turn leads into admissions.
• Interest in helping students make career decisions.

Additional Notes

Candidates should be prepared to work from branch locations and participate in outreach activities as required.