Business Development Associate - Urgent Position

About Edvance:

Edvance is a fintech company that focuses on the > $100bn private K-12 schools and enrichment centres in South East Asia. We provide digital solutions to digitize schools’ operations as well as financial solutions to help schools and parents manage their financial wellness. 

With a commitment to excellence and a focus on education, we are positioned as a leader in our field. We believe in fostering a collaborative and inclusive work environment that empowers us to thrive and contribute to the company's success.

About the Role:

As a key member of the team, you will play a crucial role in supporting the Head of Business Development. You will be responsible for identifying new business opportunities, cultivating relationships with potential clients, and fostering partnerships to achieve revenue growth and market expansion objectives. 

The role offers the opportunity to make a meaningful impact on the future of education by driving meaningful change, bridge the gap between education and finance, and accelerate your career growth in the dynamic and rewarding field.

The ideal candidate should demonstrate exceptional strategic thinking, relationship-building skills, and a passion for driving financial inclusion in education, coupled with the ability to thrive in a dynamic, results-oriented environment.

Key Responsibilities:

• Support the Head of Business Development in driving sales initiatives, workflow optimisation, and leads generation;
• Cold call, meet, pitch, qualify potential leads, and schedule appointments with business owners and decision makers of prospected schools to acquire and onboard schools;
• Analyse the market’s potential, track sales and status reports using data-driven approach;
• Be accountable for schools’ journey with Edvance from onboarding to activation and work closely with Operations team to deliver a seamless experience;
• Build and maintain relationships with key internal stakeholders through weekly updates, meetings and constant communication;
• Achieve agreed upon sales targets and outcomes within schedule; and
• Follow up with new and existing customers regarding their feedback or additional purchases of products