Team Lead - Business Development

Company Description

LMES Academy is an EduTech startup based in Chennai with a vision to simplify science and promote conceptual learning among students. The organization is dedicated to inspiring a natural passion for science, encouraging students to pursue careers in science and technology driven by innovation. LMES Academy currently conducts science workshops for school students under the brand name Big Bang. The company is looking to expand its reach and impact significantly in the coming year.

Role Description

The Business Development Team Lead will be responsible for managing, mentoring, and motivating a team of business development executives, while actively supporting them throughout the sales lifecycle—especially in deal closures. This role plays a critical part in achieving sales targets, expanding market reach, and contributing to the overall growth of the organization

Key Responsibilities:

• Lead, manage, and motivate a team of business development executives to achieve sales targets.
• Support the team throughout the sales cycle, especially in handling negotiations and closing deals.
• Monitor team performance, sales pipelines, and conversion metrics.
• Provide training, coaching, and feedback to improve sales effectiveness and product knowledge.
• Implement sales strategies aligned with company goals and market expansion plans.
• Identify new business opportunities and build strong relationships with clients and institutions.
• Ensure accurate reporting and CRM updates.

Requirements:

• 5+ years of experience in Business Development or Sales with team-handling experience.
• Strong expertise in deal closures, negotiation, and objection handling.
• Experience in Edtech or a related industry is preferred.
• Excellent communication and leadership skills.
• Proficiency in CRM tools and sales reporting.

Language Requirement:

• Multilingual candidate required fluency in Telugu or Hindi or Malayalam or Kannada along with English.

Why Join Us:

• Opportunity to lead a growing sales team in a fast-paced Edtech environment.
• Career growth and leadership exposure.
• Performance-driven and collaborative culture.