Business Development Executive Job at Lumilearn

Lumilearn is an edutech startup on a mission to revolutionize the teaching experience. We provide a comprehensive virtual classroom platform tailored specifically for teachers. Our goal is to empower educators with innovative tools and resources to enhance their teaching effectiveness and engagement with students.

We are recruiting to fill the position below:

Job Position: Business Development Executive
Job Location: Ikoyi, Lagos
Employment Type: Full-time

Job Summary

• Lumilearn is seeking a proactive and results-driven Business Development Executive to help drive growth, expand the platform’s market reach, and forge strategic partnerships.
• The successful candidate will be responsible for identifying new business opportunities, building relationships with key stakeholders, and executing strategies to increase the user base of the platform, which connects teachers with students for virtual tutoring and professional development.

Responsibilities
Lead Generation & Client Acquisition:

• Identify, research, and target potential clients, including schools, educational institutions, and individual teachers.
• Develop a robust pipeline of new business opportunities.
• Conduct market research to identify gaps and opportunities that align with Lumilearn’s value proposition.

Strategic Partnerships:

• Forge partnerships with educational organizations, government bodies, and corporate entities to expand the reach and impact of Lumilearn.
• Manage relationships with key stakeholders to facilitate collaborations and joint ventures.

Sales and Revenue Growth:

• Achieve monthly and quarterly sales targets by implementing effective strategies and driving the platform’s revenue growth.
• Present tailored solutions to potential partners and clients, demonstrating how Lumilearn can address their unique needs.

Product Development Collaboration:

• Provide feedback from clients and market insights to the product team to help shape future iterations of the platform.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams, including marketing and product development, to develop compelling business propositions.

Brand Awareness & Marketing Support:

• Assist in developing marketing strategies and campaigns that increase brand visibility, especially among teachers and educational institutions.
• Represent Lumilearn at industry events, webinars, and conferences to increase brand presence and generate leads.

Client Relationship Management:

• Build long-term relationships with clients, ensuring high levels of customer satisfaction and retention.
• Oversee contract negotiations, proposal development, and closing deals with new clients and partners.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Business, Marketing, Education, or a related field.
• 3+ years of experience in business development, sales, or a related role (experience in edtech or education sector is a plus).
• Proven track record of meeting or exceeding sales targets.
• Strong understanding of the education market, virtual learning, or digital products.
• Excellent communication and negotiation skills.
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team in a fast-paced environment.

Key Skills:

• Business acumen and strategic thinking.
• Excellent interpersonal and relationship-building skills.
• Proficiency in CRM software (e.g., HubSpot, Salesforce).
• Strong presentation and pitching abilities.
• Ability to analyze market trends and customer needs.
• Passion for education and teacher empowerment.

Method of Application
Interested and qualified candidates should send their resume and a cover letter detailing their experience and why you are the right fit for the role to: careers@lumilearn.io using the Job Position as the subject of the email.