Business Development Manager

Business Development Manager

About the job

Organization: Jain School of Future TechnologyLocation: Knowledge Park, Nirmal Infopark, Kakkanad, Kochi, Kerala Job Type: Full-time (On-site)

About the Role:

JAIN (Deemed-to-be University), Kochi is seeking an experienced, high-energy Business Development Manager / Admission Head to lead the enrollment strategy and drive student acquisition for our School of Future Technology.

In this role, you will be responsible for leading a team of 10+ admissions and sales counselors, setting target acquisition strategies, optimizing conversion funnels, and positioning our cutting-edge, tech-driven academic programs to prospective students and parents.

Note on Screening Criteria: Candidates must have a proven background in leadership, student admissions, or education sales. Fresh graduates, junior sales representatives, or current sales/business students will not be considered for this role.

Key Role:

• Team Leadership & Performance: Manage, train, and mentor a team of 10+ admissions counselors and sales executives to achieve monthly and seasonal enrollment targets.

• Admission Strategy & Revenue Growth: Design and execute strategic outreach programs, counseling workflows, and lead-generation follow-ups for BCA Work Integrated Programme.

• Pipeline & Funnel Management: Track digital and offline lead lifecycles, maintain high conversion rates from inquiry to admission, and monitor team KPIs daily.

• Outreach & Partnerships: Build relationships with schools, coaching institutions, and educational partners across Kerala and South India to drive campus visits and walk-ins.

• Consultative Counseling: Conduct high-impact group briefing sessions and personalized counseling for prospective students and parents.

Requirements and Qualification:

• Experience: Minimum 3+ years of leadership experience as an Admission Head, Admissions Manager, or Sales BDM within the Higher Education, EdTech, or University Admissions sector.

• Language Proficiency: Bilingual fluency in English and Malayalam is mandatory (spoken and written) to effectively communicate with regional parents and prospective students.Team

• Size: Prior hands-on experience managing and driving a target-oriented team of at least 15 to 20+ professionals.

• Skills: Excellent negotiation, presentation, and conflict-resolution skills with strong data tracking and CRM proficiency.

How to Apply:

Interested candidates meeting the strict experience and language criteria should send their updated CV with the subject line - Admission Head (Kochi) to [email protected]