Business Development Executive

Job Summary:

US based Sales Representative as part of North America EdTech Team in the fast-growing Engineering Up-skilling Business.

Achieve sales targets by acquiring new clients and upsell/cross-sell into existing customer base. Foster strong relationships with key clients and collaborate closely with internal cross-functional teams to ensure alignment with company goals and objectives.

Key Responsibilities:

• Develop a strong sales pipeline and achieve agreed sales targets
• Generate leads and conduct product demo
• Prepare sales proposals, discuss and negotiate with prospects, and prepare/facilitate account creation and contracts
• Update SFDC, prepare and present forecasts and sales reports to senior management on a regular basis
• Build and maintain strong relationships with key clients, partners, and stakeholders to foster long-term loyalty and trust
• Collaborate with the marketing team to help develop and execute effective sales campaigns, promotions, and lead generation activities
• Ensure compliance with company policies, procedures, and regulatory requirements in all sales activities including working closely with the Finance team
• Monitor, stay informed and relay market intelligence about industry trends, competitor activities, and customer preferences
• Represent the company at industry events, trade shows, and conferences to promote the EdTech product offering and expand network connections

Qualifications:

• Bachelor's degree in business administration, marketing, or related field. Master’s preferred
• Understanding of overall Manufacturing Sector
• Tech orientation with familiarity in newer and emerging technologies
• 3-4 years B2B Enterprise sales experience with proven track record
• E-learning industry experience with Platform and SaaS sales experience preferred
• Experience in connecting with Engineering leaders and executives preferred
• Understanding of Automotive Industry
• Relevant experience in working with Academia for student skilling will be added advantage
• Excellent communication, negotiation, interpersonal skills
• Has demonstrated initiative and is self-driven
• Proficiency in Salesforce (SFDC) and other sales productivity tools
• Analytical mindset with the ability to analyze sales data, trends, and metrics
• Customer-centric, Goal-oriented, and Results-driven
• Strong business acumen and understanding of market dynamics
• Willingness to travel as needed for client meetings, conferences, and events
• Has leadership potential with ability to manage a team