**Job Title:** Business Development Executive **Location:** Colombo, Sri Lanka **Job Type:** Full-time | Field-based | Open to Travel **Experience Level:** 1–2 years **Reports To:** Sales Regional Director **Primary Roles and Responsibilities** Drive candidate volumes for **PTE Academic** through targeted sales and marketing campaigns in collaboration with partners, educational institutions, schools, and colleges. Build and maintain strong, trust-based relationships with academic partners to support test preparation and drive registrations. Deliver exceptional customer service standards throughout the test delivery and support process. Promote and support the sale of PTE Academic resources and courseware. Maintain and update daily sales reports in line with the regional sales plan. Work closely with the Sales Regional Director to implement growth strategies and identify new business opportunities. Attend and represent the organization at events, education fairs, conferences, and promotional activities to raise brand awareness and generate leads. Conduct local market surveys to inform regional strategy and enhance market intelligence. Manage existing partner channels and actively explore new partnership opportunities within the assigned territory. Take on additional tasks and projects as assigned to support regional business goals. **Candidate Qualifications, Experience, and Skills** **Required:** Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in any discipline 1–2 years of experience in business development, sales, or customer-facing roles Excellent verbal and written communication skills in English Strong interpersonal skills and the ability to engage confidently with new contacts Proficiency in Microsoft Excel and PowerPoint Ability to manage multiple priorities and meet tight deadlines Self-motivated, target-driven, and results-oriented **Willingness to travel within Colombo and across Sri Lanka as required** **Preferred:** Experience in the education, assessment, or edtech sector Familiarity with standardized English proficiency tests such as PTE Academic, IELTS, or TOEFL Prior involvement in student outreach or academic partnerships **Note:** This is a travel-intensive, field-based role. Candidates must be comfortable commuting regularly within Colombo and extensively to other regions in Sri Lanka, like Kandy. **Who we are:** At Pearson, our purpose is simple: to help people realize the life they imagine through learning. We believe that every learning opportunity is a chance for a personal breakthrough. We are the world's lifelong learning company. For us, learning isn't just what we do. It's who we are. To learn more: We are Pearson. Pearson is an Equal Opportunity Employer and a member of E-Verify. Employment decisions are based on qualifications, merit and business need. Qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, ethnicity, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, age, national origin, protected veteran status, disability status or any other group protected by law. We actively seek qualified candidates who are protected veterans and individuals with disabilities as defined under VEVRAA and Section 503 of the Rehabilitation Act. If you are an individual with a disability and are unable or limited in your ability to use or access our career site as a result of your disability, you may request reasonable accommodations by emailing TalentExperienceGlobalTeam@grp.pearson.com. **Job:** Account/Relationship Management **Job Family:** SALES **Organization:** English Language Learning **Schedule:** FULL\_TIME **Workplace Type:** Hybrid **Req ID:** 19806 \#LI-REMOTE