Business Development Manager

Role & responsibilities

1. Business Development & Partnerships

• Identify and develop new business opportunities with international universities, colleges and institutions.
  
• Build and maintain strong relationships with educational partners, stakeholders and agents.
  
• Negotiate agreements and collaborations to expand the companys network.
  

2. Student Recruitment & Conversions

• Plan and implement strategies to achieve student recruitment targets.
  
• Guide students through the admissions process, including course selection, applications, and visa requirements.
  
• Monitor lead generation and conversion rates, ensuring quality counselling and high conversion ratios.
  

3. Marketing & Promotions

• Develop and execute marketing campaigns (online/offline) to promote study-abroad opportunities.
  
• Organize and participate in education fairs, seminars, webinars, and promotional events.
  
• Collaborate with the marketing team to create promotional content and digital campaigns.
  

4. Market Research & Strategy

• Conduct market analysis to identify trends in international education.
  
• Develop strategies to enter new markets and strengthen the companys brand presence.
  
• Keep updated with immigration policies, admission criteria, and education trends.
  

5. Team Leadership & Training

• Lead, mentor, and motivate the business development team.
  
• Conduct training sessions for counsellors to improve service quality and conversions.
  
• Monitor performance, set targets, and ensure goal achievement.

Key Skills & Competencies:

• Strong communication, negotiation, and interpersonal skills.
  
• Excellent sales and business development abilities.
  
• Knowledge of international education systems, courses, and visa processes.
  
• Ability to build and maintain relationships with stakeholders.
  
• Proactive, target-driven, and result-oriented mindset.
  
• Strong organizational and leadership skills.