Business Development Associate

Company DescriptionBodhiVerse Pvt Ltd is a technology-for-education company incubated at IIT Bombay, focused on modernizing how classrooms and examinations are managed. The company develops secure, cloud-based solutions that streamline academic operations. Its products help reduce administrative workload for educators while enhancing student participation and engagement. BodhiVerse aims to let educational institutions concentrate on learning and growth rather than operational challenges.Role DescriptionThe Business Development Associate role at BodhiVerse Pvt Ltd is a full-time, on-site position based in Mumbai. This role involves identifying and qualifying new business opportunities, generating leads, and supporting the development of a strong sales pipeline in the education technology sector.Minimum QualificationUndergraduate degree. BTech or BE or equivalent in CS/IT or related domains preferred. Skills NeededStrong written and verbal communication, especially over email and in-person conversationsAbility to research and understand an institution's structure quickly (departments, decision-makers, admin processes)Comfortable with cold outreach, email, calls, LinkedIn, without being pushy or scriptedAbreast with latest technology trends: smartphone, OS, network, AI tools, etc.Basic proficiency with spreadsheets (Google Sheets/Excel) & presentation tools (Google Slides/ Canva) for tracking outreach and pipelinePreferredPrior experience in sales, business development, or client-facing roles, even informal (fests, fundraising, societies, clubs, committees)Exposure to CRM tools or structured outreach trackingFamiliarity with the higher-education/institutional landscape (how colleges and universities operate, who the relevant decision-makers are)Comfortable presenting or demoing a software product to a non-tech audienceOther RequirementsHighly motivated to build meaningful products and contribute to a growing startupSelf-driven, disciplined, proactive, and able to take ownership of tasks and see them through, independently or in a teamOpen to learning new skills and taking on diverse responsibilities, including travel, demos, and other startup tasksTransparent, communicative, and ethical in all work and interactionsResilient to rejection and comfortable with the pace of outreach-heavy workPlease fill up this google form to be considered for the position: https://forms.gle/HLcChgGbXPLJSJCy5