Leverage Edu - Assistant Manager - Business Development (2-5 yrs)

About the job:

Job Summary:We are seeking a results-driven Assistant Manager Business Development with proven expertise in team management and delivering on P&L objectives.

In this role, you will oversee sales metrics, lead sales operations, and build a high-performing team to achieve ambitious targets.

This is a fantastic opportunity to learn from an extraordinary team, drive impactful growth, and help students worldwide create successful careers.

Key Responsibilities:

Team Leadership and Target Achievement:

- Recruit, build, and lead a sales/business development team to achieve and exceed assigned targets.

- Motivate and manage a team of 10+ associates, fostering a high-performance culture.

Sales Process Optimization:

- Design and continuously optimize the sales funnel to improve conversion rates at every stage.

- Implement analytics-driven sales dashboards to monitor performance, track metrics, and forecast future pipelines.

Performance Management:

- Conduct weekly, monthly, and quarterly pipeline reviews, training sessions, and knowledge-sharing workshops to ensure continuous improvement.

Business Development:

- Develop a strong pipeline of potential clients through direct outreach and prospecting.

- Identify and pursue new business opportunities to meet revenue goals.

Market Insights and Strategy:

- Gather and analyze feedback on customer experiences, market demands, and competitor activity.

- Share actionable insights with the marketing team to refine strategies and offerings.

What You'll Need?

Experience:

- Minimum 2 years of post-MBA experience in a sales management role (Ed-tech experience preferred) OR 5+ years of relevant experience.

Skills:

- Strong sales acumen with a proven track record of achieving aggressive targets.

- Excellent written and verbal communication skills.

- Exceptional problem-solving, stakeholder management, and decision-making abilities.

- Outstanding people management skills with experience leading teams of 10+ associates.

What You'll Get?

- Incredible Perks: Industry-leading benefits designed to reward high performance.

- Dynamic Work Environment: A vibrant, fast-paced workplace with massive ownership and growth potential.

- Innovation-Driven Culture: Embrace a fail-fast attitude with quick iterations and deployments.

- Leadership Opportunities: Work with cutting-edge technologies and develop leadership skills for future roles.

- Mentorship and Growth: Access to a world-class mentorship network to accelerate your career.

- Global Impact: The chance to make a significant, direct impact on students' lives across the globe