business development manager for an educational project

Global University Systems is an international education group that provides inclusive, accessible, and digital-first learning through a network of 30 institutions. It educates around 122,000 students worldwide and offers industry-relevant skills through its global digital learning ecosystem.

• Oversee student recruitment, business development, account management, and marketing events for B2B channels across the assigned country or region;
• Collaborate with Company Directors to develop B2B channels;
• Implement marketing and sales strategies to promote international student recruitment for GUS;
• Represent one of the universities or colleges located in Europe, North America, or Asia;
• Develop and train education agents to promote the represented brand;
• Source agents through fairs, business trips, enquiries, referrals, and general searches;
• Generate new revenue from existing streams and accounts;
• Identify new business opportunities;
• Assist in identifying, supporting, and developing potential business partners;
• Grow existing client relationships;
• Perform client research, including meeting and engaging with key industry players;
• Deliver workshops and presentations, host conferences, and appear in front of the camera;
• Undertake different or additional duties in line with business requirements at the request of the line manager;
• Maintain the Group’s values and comply with the Code of Conduct, equality and diversity, health and safety, and safeguarding policies.

• Experience in international student recruitment for higher education;
• An established and relevant agency network with solid relationships with key agency stakeholders;
• Strong understanding of industry trends to inform strategic planning and forecasting;
• High motivation and a strong drive for success;
• Confidence in delivering workshops and presentations, hosting conferences, and appearing in front of the camera;
• Nice to have: Salesforce or database management experience;
• Applicants may have represented an institution directly within their region or have significant agency experience managing a sub-network of agents.

• Contract employment under a consultancy agreement only;
• Home-based role with travel.