Business Development Representative
Date posted: October 16th, 2021
Connected Education is looking for a Business Development Representative to join its sales team. If you have expertise in sales and are looking to tap into new opportunities in a unique market with unlimited potential, this role is a great opportunity for you.
About Connected:
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Connected helps prospective international students around the world get access to higher education in destinations like Canada, US, UK etc. and assists them in making the best education, career & lifestyle choices.
Our mission is to help as many international students becomes successful in their careers.
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Website: http://internationalstudent.shop
Responsibilities of the ideal candidate:
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Prospect leads and acquire qualified students who are interested in studying abroad and provide strategic guidance to connect them with the right educational institution based on their needs.
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Perform a range of outbound sales and account management activities (calls, e-mails, CRM logging, virtual meetings with potential international students every day). Generate appointments by means of proactive outbound prospecting.
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Increase brand presence, lead generation, customer acquisition in specified target markets aligned with company objectives.
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Manage a portfolio of student accounts to achieve long-term success and develop positive relationships with clients.
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Develop and maintain high levels of customer interaction, conversion and lead generation.
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Develop and implement strategic promotional strategies to publicize Connected’s services and increase customer acquisition.
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Report on the status of accounts and transactions
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Communicate with higher ed institutions on behalf of students.
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Generate new business opportunities using existing and potential customer networks.
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Work in collaboration with Management & Marketing Team to suggest actions to improve sales performance and identify opportunities for growth.
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Perform any tasks assigned by management.
Qualifications:
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Bachelor's degree or equivalent experience
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1+ years' of experience in related role
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Strong communication skills
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You will need to have a proven track record and of increasing sales and retaining business as a business development representative.
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Must have Excellent computer skills which include Microsoft Office suite/Office 365 (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, SharePoint, Skype for Business and Outlook), G-Suite (Gmail and Google Drive) and Adobe (PDF and Photoshop)
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Ability to communicate in English effectively and listen attentively
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Excellent organizational and problem-solving skills
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Ability to work independently, take initiative, and manage multiple projects and timelines
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Must have excellent writing skills, with a proficiency in proofreading and grammar
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Meticulous attention to detail and capable of independent decision-making
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Must be highly organized and work well under strict deadlines
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Ability to work collaboratively in a virtual team environment
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Good interpersonal skills and strong capacity for teamwork
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Fluency in English is an asset
Employment Status: Full-time
Job Location: Canada
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Salary: 20,000-30,000 BDT Plus Commission.
Apply:
If you're interested, click "Apply Now" below or send updated CV to syed.zeehad@jointheconnected.com
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Application Deadline : August 28th 2022
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*Photograph must be enclosed with the resume.