Business Development Manager

Job description

We are seeking a dynamic and experienced **Manager-Business Development** to lead and scale our high-performing sales team. This role requires a strategic thinker with a proven track record of managing teams, driving revenue growth, and overseeing P&L. **Key Responsibilities** - **Team Leadership & Management**: Lead and motivate sales teams, define KPIs, track performance, and build a high-performance culture. - **Sales Strategy & Execution**: Drive customer acquisition and revenue growth through market analysis and targeted strategies. - **P&L Ownership**: Manage P&L by monitoring budgets, costs, profitability, and ensuring ROI on business activities. - **Stakeholder Management**: Collaborate across teams and maintain strong internal and external stakeholder relationships. - **Market Intelligence**: Track education trends, competitors, and student preferences to enhance offerings and customer experience. **What You Bring** - MBA from a Top B-School (IIMs or equivalent) or Bachelors from Tier-1 Colleges (IIT, BITS, NSIT or equivalent) is strongly preferred. - 4-6 years of relevant experience in sales, business development, or similar roles. - Proven experience in managing large teams and owning business units P&L. - Prior experience or understanding of the overseas education industry is highly preferred. - Excellent communication, leadership, and analytical skills. - Strong decision-making ability and entrepreneurial mindset. **What We Offer** - Industry-leading perks and benefits. - A phenomenal work environment with massive ownership and growth opportunities. - A young, enthusiastic team across tech, marketing, PR, editorial, social media, and events. - A fast-paced, fail-fast culture with quick iterations and deployments. - Opportunities to work on cutting-edge technologies. - Access to a world-class mentorship network. - The chance to make a direct and meaningful impact on students making life-changing decisions about their higher education abroad. **Note:** This is a full-time, office-based role with a **six-day work week**.