Business Development Associate
At a glance
Entry-level Business Development role at Applyboard. Vadodara · full-time.
Pay not stated
Growth Roles summary, based on the employer's posting.
What you'll do
- Represent the services to educational agents, institutions, and prospective international students
- Recruit partners across regions and create strategies that increase international student enrollment
- Manage agent relationships through negotiation, training, and regular communication
- Help agents raise application quality and volume while meeting required standards
- Grow international reach by connecting more students with quality education opportunities
What you bring
- At least two years in customer service, sales, business development, or a related position
- A relevant bachelor's degree is preferred, such as business, marketing, or education
- Fluent spoken English and strong written and verbal communication for diverse stakeholders
- Experience with CRM platforms and digital tools for communication and data handling
Who this fits
This junior role suits a proactive, self-directed relationship builder who can prioritize accurately and handle unclear situations. Experience with educational consultants or postsecondary institutions is useful, and additional language fluency is an asset. The position is based in Vadodara, India, and involves working with agents, institutions, students, Sales, Marketing, and Product.
From the employer
ApplyBoard simplifies the study abroad application process by connecting international students, international student advisors, and educational institutions on one personalized platform. For more than a decade, ApplyBoard's team members have been dedicated to breaking down barriers to international education, while thriving at a company that invests in their career growth. Our six core values guide us in our mission to educate the world, and are the foundation of our company culture. As an organization built on diversity, our team members are representative of the students we support.
The Opportunity:
We are looking for an energetic and determined Business Development Associate to help drive growth for our recruitment partner ecosystem. You’ll own and nurture a diverse portfolio of recruitment partners, serving as their strategic advocate and trusted advisor. From onboarding to expansion, you’ll lead relationship management, ensure enrollment delivery, and boost RP engagement and wallet share through highly personalized support, targeted training, and data-driven performance conversations. Expect high-impact collaboration with Sales, Marketing, and Product in a fast-paced, autonomous environment, and tangible wins as you turn partnerships into scalable revenue engines.)
What you’ll be doing every day:
Act as an ambassador for ApplyBoard, representing our mission and services to educational agents, international institutions, and prospective students.
Cultivate a deep understanding of ApplyBoard’s value and offerings, ensuring effective promotion to a diverse audience of students and educational partners.
Develop and execute strategies to increase international student enrollment, recruiting from a wide array of regions to join ApplyBoard’s network.
Build and maintain strong relationships with agents, negotiating terms, providing comprehensive training, and maintaining active engagement through consistent communication.
Guide and train agents to improve the quality and volume of student applications, ensuring adherence to ApplyBoard’s standards.
Expand ApplyBoard’s international presence, ensuring that more students worldwide gain access to quality education.
What you bring to the table:
Minimum of 2 years of experience in customer service, sales, business development, or a related role.
Bachelor’s degree in a relevant field (e.g., Business, Marketing, Education) preferred
Fluent in speaking English language, fluency in additional languages is an asset
Exceptional verbal and written communication skills, with the ability to engage and inspire diverse stakeholders.
Strong aptitude for prioritizing tasks and ensuring accuracy in all communications and data management.
Exceptional problem-solving skills, able to navigate ambiguous situations to achieve the best outcomes for students and the recruitment partners (Agents)
Experience working with educational consultants and postsecondary institutions preferred.
Experience working with CRM systems and leveraging digital tools for effective communication and data management.
Autonomous and proactive, with the ability to work independently while contributing effectively within a team environment.
About ApplyBoard
ApplyBoard empowers students around the world to access international education. Our global team leverages cutting-edge technology to build innovative tools and share sector insights that support our network of international students and 1,500+ partner institutions. We've helped more than 1,300,000 students from over 180 countries with their study abroad journey so far, and we're just getting started.
Ready to join us? We're grateful for your interest in joining the ApplyBoard team. However, only select applicants will be contacted for an interview.
We may use artificial intelligence tools to support the hiring process, potentially while reviewing applications, analyzing resumes, or assessing applicant responses. These tools don't replace human judgment, and final hiring decisions are made by our team members. If you'd like more information about how your data is processed, please contact us.
ApplyBoard welcomes applications from people with disabilities. Accommodations are available upon request for candidates in all aspects of the hiring and selection process.
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