Business Development Associate

Job description

Company Description University Living is a global student housing marketplace offering over 2 million beds across 65,000 properties in 515 international education hubs spanning the UK, Ireland, USA, Canada, Europe, Australia, New Zealand, Singapore, and the UAE. Its technology-enabled platform helps students from more than 1,000 universities find, compare, and book accommodation that fits their budget, preferred location, and individual needs. Founded in 2015 by two industry experts, the company has received multiple awards for innovation and excellence in student accommodation and proptech solutions. University Living is officially recognized by Startup India and has been featured in leading publications and “Top Start-Ups to Watch” lists. In addition to student accommodation, the company offers multiple value-added services and a SaaS-based Property Management System to support accommodation partners. Key Responsibilities: ● Collaborating with the study abroad consultants and bringing them on board. Managing these accounts with due diligence in order to generate more business for the organization. Responsible for conducting face-to face and virtual training sessions with these consultants. ● Collaborating with the top Indian Universities that have a strong provision for a student exchange program. ● Connecting with the concerned stakeholders, the student exchange committee members, etc. to organize workshops/webinars for marketing and lead generation. ● Collaborating with University Representatives of the USA, Canada, Australia, UK, and Ireland-based universities and building a solid rapport with them so that they can promote University Living's services among their students. ● Representing University Living at various education fairs and interacting with prospective study abroad aspirants. Actively participating in the pre-departure events conducted by the UK-based Universities for marketing and lead generation. ● Build long-term relationships with new and existing customers. Required Skills: ● Excellent written and verbal communication skills ● Good interpersonal and negotiation skills ● A result-oriented mindset ● Creative bent of mind ● Self-motivation to work independently and strong work ethic. ● Proficiency in MS Office and CRM software. ● Strong attention to detail Work Experience: Relevant experience of 1 - 3 years in business development and sales in the Education / Ed-tech domain.