Business Development Executive

Company Description Career Mantra is an educational advisory organization that helps students in India and abroad choose suitable undergraduate and postgraduate courses and colleges through a comprehensive online platform. Founded in 2008, the company provides reliable information on more than 1,500 institutions and 25,000+ courses, supported by a large registered student base. The platform offers personalized guidance based on a users academic background and career interests, enabling informed decisions about courses, colleges, exams, admission criteria, fees, placements, and scholarships. Career Mantra also conducts seminars, counseling sessions, and training for GD/PI across multiple cities, with a mission to bridge the gap between students educational aspirations and their professional goals. The organization aims to become a leading global brand in educational advisory services, fostering strong relationships with partner institutions.

Role Description This is an on-site internship role for a Business Development Executive based in Gwalior. The intern will engage with students and educational institutions to promote Career Mantras services, generate leads, and support new business opportunities. Day-to-day responsibilities include identifying prospective clients, conducting outreach via calls, emails, and in-person meetings, and maintaining accurate records of interactions and leads. The intern will assist in organizing and supporting seminars and counseling events, coordinate with internal teams to address client queries, and contribute to relationship-building with partner institutions. The role also involves reporting on business development activities and providing feedback to improve outreach strategies and student engagement.

Qualifications

• Ability to drive New Business Development and Lead Generation activities, including outreach and follow-up with prospective clients.
• Strong understanding of Business fundamentals, with an interest in education services and student-focused solutions.
• Effective Communication skills, both verbal and written, with the ability to present information clearly to students and institutional partners.
• Basic Account Management skills to support relationship maintenance with students, educational institutions, and other stakeholders.
• Currently pursuing or recently completed a degree in Business, Marketing, Education, or a related field.
• Comfortable working in an on-site environment in Gwalior, with good interpersonal skills and a proactive approach.
• Ability to use basic office and communication tools (e.g., MS Office, email, online CRM or lead tracking tools).
• Strong organizational skills, attention to detail, and willingness to learn in a fast-paced, student-centric environment.