School Cinema (LXL Ideas)
Website:
schoolcinema.com
Job details:
Company Description School Cinema, by LXL Ideas, is the world’s first life skills program that uses film pedagogy in schools to support social-emotional learning and mental well-being, creating future-ready students. Through cinematic storytelling and interactive workbooks, the program engages students, parents, and teachers from KG to Grade 10, encouraging creativity, empathy, and critical thinking. School Cinema International Film Festival (SCIFF), launched in 2017, is a unique in-school film festival that allows students to watch acclaimed international student films, learn filmmaking, and make their own short films. Together, School Cinema and SCIFF blend innovation, creativity, and practical learning to empower students and educators. Under LXL Ideas, the initiative is helping redefine education by integrating meaningful media experiences into school curricula.
Role Description The Business Development Specialist (0–2 years) is a full-time, on-site role based in Chennai. This role involves identifying and nurturing leads with schools and educational institutions, presenting School Cinema and SCIFF offerings, and supporting the end-to-end sales cycle. The specialist will conduct outreach through calls, emails, and meetings, maintain accurate records in CRM tools, and coordinate demos or presentations for stakeholders. Day-to-day responsibilities include conducting market research, tracking opportunities, collaborating with internal teams to tailor proposals, and providing post-engagement support to ensure a positive partner experience. The role requires consistent follow-up, relationship-building with key decision-makers, and contributing to growth strategies in the assigned region.
Qualifications
- Candidates should possess strong analytical skills and the ability to interpret data for business insights.
- Candidates should possess clear and confident communication skills for presentations, negotiation, and stakeholder engagement.
- Candidates should possess lead generation capabilities, including prospecting, outreach, and pipeline management.
- Candidates should possess market research skills to understand education sector trends and competitive positioning.
- Candidates should possess customer service skills to manage relationships, respond to queries, and ensure partner satisfaction.
- Relevant qualifications such as a bachelor’s degree in Business, Marketing, Education, or a related field are preferred.
- Familiarity with the K–10 education ecosystem or edtech solutions, and comfort working with school leadership teams, is beneficial.
- Proficiency with CRM tools, MS Office or Google Workspace, and a willingness to travel locally for meetings and events is an advantage.
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