Business Development Manager - Banking & Financial Institutions

About the role

An EdTech organization is looking for a commercially driven Business Development Manager with experience in the banking and financial services sector. The role leads business development for a Learning Management System (LMS) platform and expands institutional training and development services. It is based in Gyaneshwor, Kathmandu, with working days Monday to Friday, 10:00 AM to 6:00 PM.

Key responsibilities

• Identify potential banking and financial institution clients, build sales pipelines, pitch solutions and close deals for the LMS platform.
• Represent the organization in meetings with commercial banks, development banks, finance companies and other clients across Nepal.
• Drive growth of the training and development division through workshops, training programmes and professional development solutions.
• Build relationships with HR heads, L&D managers, CEOs and other decision-makers, and negotiate pilot agreements into long-term partnerships and subscriptions.
• Manage existing clients, ensure satisfaction and identify upselling opportunities.
• Conduct market research and develop business strategies to meet sales targets and revenue goals.
• Maintain records of leads, client interactions, sales pipelines and business activities.

Required profile

• Bachelor's degree in Business Administration, Management, Human Resource Management or a related field; a Master's degree is an advantage.
• 3-7 years of experience in HR, L&D, training, business development or related functions within the banking and financial services sector.
• Strong understanding of Nepal's banking and financial institutions, their structures, decision-making processes and regulatory environment.
• Fluency in Nepali and English.
• Comfortable with cold outreach, institutional sales, long sales cycles and revenue-based targets.
• Existing network among HR heads, training managers or BFI executives is a significant advantage.

What we offer

• Attractive and negotiable salary based on experience and capabilities.
• Lunch provided during office hours.
• Career growth opportunities within a growing EdTech organization.
• Full ownership and leadership of the Business Development function.
• The chance to contribute to financial education and professional development solutions in Nepal and to be part of an early-stage team.

To apply, send an updated CV by email to the recruiter.