PrepLadder - Head - Business Development (8-15 yrs)

About the Organization:

Headquartered in Chandigarh, PrepLadder is India's largest online learning platform for toughest medical entrance exams. Incepted in 2015 by school friends - Dr. Deepanshu Goyal, Vitul Goyal and Sahil Goyal, PrepLadder was initially built to help medical students achieve their dream of cracking PG examination. We have been acquired by Unacademy in 2020.

We aim to provide quality education which is easily accessible to everyone.

Our purpose is to ensure that "Every student, everywhere, reaches their highest potential" Categories we cater in: Medical (NEET PG, FMGE, NEET SS) PrepLadder has close to two million sign ups/1858691 to be precise. Our #Phenomenal strength with core values of Ownership, Transparency, Agility, and a People First Culture is what makes us stand apart from the rest. You are encouraged to go through our website and know more about PrepLadder before the interview. https://prepladder.com/

Location: Chandigarh

Reports To: Chief Business Officer

Overview:

We are seeking a dynamic and experienced Business Head to drive growth across our Business Development and Tele-sales teams. The ideal candidate will have a proven track record in managing high performing teams in a fast-paced environment and will be instrumental in formulating and executing strategies that enhance our market presence and drive revenue growth.

Key Responsibilities:

1. Strategic Leadership:

- Develop and implement growth strategies for both the BD and Tele-sales teams, aligning with the overall business objectives.

- Collaborate with the Chief Business Officer and senior leadership to define key growth initiatives and targets.

2. Team Management:

- Lead, mentor, and motivate a diverse team of professionals within the BD and Tele-sales functions.

- Foster a culture of high performance, accountability, and continuous improvement.

3. Market Analysis:

- Conduct market research and competitive analysis to identify growth opportunities and emerging trends.

- Utilize data-driven insights to inform strategic decisions and optimize team performance.

4. Cross-Functional Collaboration:

- Work closely with AVPs and Directors of business teams to ensure alignment and effective execution of growth strategies.

- Collaborate with marketing, product development, and operations teams to enhance customer engagement and experience.

5. Performance Metrics:

- Establish and monitor key performance indicators (KPIs) to assess the effectiveness of growth initiatives.

- Prepare and present regular performance reports to the Chief Business Officer and other stakeholders.

6. Relationship Management:

- Build and maintain strong relationships with key clients, partners, and industry stakeholders.

Qualifications:

- Bachelor's degree in business administration, Marketing, or a related field; MBA preferred.

- 8+ years of experience in business development, sales, or a related role, with at least 3 years in a leadership position.

- Proven track record of driving growth and managing high-performing teams in a fast-paced environment.

- Strong analytical and strategic thinking skills, with the ability to make data-driven decisions.

- Excellent communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to influence and engage stakeholders at all levels.