Business Development Executive (BDE)
About the role
Position: Business Development Executive – Study Abroad & Migration
Location: Kochi
Experience : 2–4 Years
Employment Type : Full-Time
Industry:
Study Abroad, Overseas Education, Immigration & Migration Services
Company:
YESTE Migration & Education Consulting Pvt. Ltd. is looking for enthusiastic and career-oriented fresh graduates to join our team as Client Relationship Executive. This is an excellent opportunity for candidates seeking to build a rewarding career in sales, client relationship management, and international education & migration consulting.
Job Summary:
The Business Development Executive will be responsible for generating business opportunities, building strategic partnerships, promoting study abroad and migration services, and increasing brand visibility through institutional outreach, events, and marketing initiatives. The role requires extensive networking, relationship management, and field-level business development activities to drive student enrolments and migration consultations.
Key Responsibilities:
Business Development & Partnerships
Develop and maintain strategic tie-ups with schools, colleges, universities, training institutes, coaching centres, and educational consultants.
Identify and establish referral partnerships with relevant organizations, agents, and community groups.
Generate new business opportunities through networking, market research, and relationship-building activities.
Develop and execute business growth strategies to achieve admission and visa conversion targets.
Institutional & Corporate Outreach
Conduct regular visits to educational institutions and corporate organizations.
Organize presentations, seminars, and awareness sessions on overseas education and migration opportunities.
Build strong relationships with principals, placement officers, career guidance departments, and management representatives.
Marketing & Brand Promotion
Execute field marketing campaigns to increase brand awareness and lead generation.
Coordinate promotional activities, roadshows, exhibitions, and student engagement programs.
Represent the organization at education fairs, migration expos, and networking events.
Collaborate with the digital marketing team to support lead-generation campaigns and promotional initiatives.
Event Management
Plan, coordinate, and manage seminars, webinars, workshops, career guidance programs, and educational events, Expos.
Ensure successful execution of marketing events from planning to post-event follow-up.
Coordinate with internal teams, institutions, vendors, and stakeholders for smooth event operations.
Lead Generation & Client Acquisition
Generate quality leads through institutional visits, referrals, networking, and promotional activities.
Conduct initial consultations and identify potential study abroad and migration prospects.
Maintain regular follow-ups with leads and support the counselling team in conversion activities.
Achieve monthly, quarterly, and annual business development targets.
Market Intelligence & Reporting
Monitor market trends, competitor activities, and emerging opportunities.
Prepare periodic reports on business development activities, partnerships, events, and lead generation performance.
Maintain accurate records of institutional contacts, partnerships, and business opportunities.
Required Skills & Competencies
Excellent communication, presentation, and networking skills.
Strong business development, sales, and relationship management abilities.
Experience in field marketing, promotions, and event coordination.
Knowledge of Study Abroad and Migration industry will be an added advantage.
Ability to conduct presentations and engage with institutional stakeholders.
Self-motivated, target-oriented, and willing to travel extensively.
Proficiency in MS Office, CRM systems, and digital communication tools.
Key Performance Indicators (KPIs)
Number of institutional partnerships and tie-ups established.
Leads generated through field activities and promotions.
Student enrolments and migration consultation conversions.
Events, seminars, and promotional activities conducted.
Revenue contribution from business development initiatives.
Brand visibility and market expansion achievements.
Preferred Qualification
Bachelor's Degree in Business Administration, Marketing, Management, or related discipline.
Prior experience in Study Abroad, Overseas Education, Immigration, EdTech, or Service Industry business development preferred.
Career Growth Path: Business Development Executive → Senior Business Development Executive → Business Development Manager → Regional Business Development Manager.
Pay: ₹20,000.00 - ₹30,000.00 per month
Experience:
Field sales: 2 years (Preferred)
Business development: 2 years (Required)
Work Location: In person
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