Business Development Manager for International Student Recruitment
About Global University Systems (GUS)
Global University Systems is an international education group that empowers students to transform their lives through education. We believe education drives careers, lives, and society forward, enabling a brighter future for all. Our network of 30 institutions offers the broadest range of industry-relevant skills through inclusive, accessible, and digital-first learning. We currently educate around 122,000 students on campuses worldwide and have 20M+ unique subscribers to our courses. Our global ecosystem powers accessible digital learning and academic achievement.
Position
The Business Development Manager for International Student Recruitment will oversee all student recruitment activities, business development activities, account management, and marketing events for B2B channels across the country or region you will manage. You will collaborate with Company Directors to develop B2B channels and implement marketing and sales strategies to promote international student recruitment for GUS. You will be representing one of our universities or colleges located in either Europe, North America, or Asia.
Requirements
Essential Criteria
• You will have experience in international student recruitment for higher education.
• You have an established and relevant agency network and solid relationships with key stakeholders within these agencies.
• A solid understanding of industry trends is essential to inform the group’s strategic planning and forecasting.
• You will have developed and trained education agents on how to promote the brand you represent.
• You will have experience sourcing agents from fairs, business trips, enquiries, referrals, and general searches in line with business development responsibilities.
• You will have experience generating new revenue from existing streams and accounts, as well as identifying new opportunities.
• You will have a proven track record of assisting in identifying, supporting, and developing potential business partners and growing existing client relationships.
• You will have experience performing client research, including (but not limited to) meeting and engaging with key players in the industry.
• You will be a highly motivated individual who strives for success in all areas.
• You are confident in delivering workshops and presentations, hosting conferences, and being in front of the camera.
Desirable Criteria
• Salesforce or database management experience.
• We will consider applicants who have represented an institution directly (located anywhere within your region) or who have significant agency experience where they have managed a sub-network of agents.
Location
The position is home-based with travel. Ideally, you will be located within your country and able to travel with ease, as your main marketing activities will be held in this area (where agents are based).
Other Information
Please note this position is only available on our consultancy agreement.
The post holder may be asked to undertake different or additional duties in line with business requirements at the request of their line manager.
There is an expectation that all employees will maintain the values of the Group and comply with the Code of Conduct, as well as equality and diversity, health and safety, and safeguarding policies.
- Division
- Global University Systems
- Department
- Sales & Business Development
- Role
- Business Development Manager
- Locations
- Nepal (remote)
- Remote status
- Fully Remote
- Employment type
- Full-time
- Job type
- Contract - freelance
- The brand this role will support:
- GUS North America
Perks and benefits
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20 Days Annual Leave
Plus 1 day per year capped at 25 days, so you have time to rest, recharge, and balance life beyond work.
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Contributory Pension Scheme
5% personal contribution & 3% Company contribution, so you can build long-term financial security with matched contributions.
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Season Ticket Loan
Spread the cost of your commute with an interest-free travel loan. (T&C's apply)
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Eye Care Vouchers
Support for regular eye tests and essential eyewear.
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Training & Development Opportunities
Access to short courses via FutureLearn and Group-wide professional development programmes. (T&C's apply)
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Staff Discount Scheme
Via My Rewards Hub, from various retailers – Fashion, Grocery, Health & Beauty, Travel, Automotive, Furniture, Dining, Sports and Leisure, Electronics, etc
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Employee Assistance Programme
Confidential support for your wellbeing, whenever you need it.
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Refer a Friend Scheme for Staff Members
Earn rewards for helping us bring great talent into the team.
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Tuition Support
Discounts and sponsorship opportunities at select GUS institutions, including The University of Law.
We acknowledge receipt of your CV for a position at Global University Systems and sincerely appreciate your interest in our company. We will screen all applicants and select candidates whose qualifications meet our requirements. We will carefully consider your application during the initial screening and will contact you if you are selected to continue for the next stage of the recruitment process. We wish you every success.
Global University Systems is an equal opportunities employer and positively encourages applications from suitably qualified and eligible candidates regardless of sex, race, disability, age, sexual orientation, or religion or belief
Global University Systems will retain your data for a period of 6 months. We will email you to confirm if you would like to keep your candidate profile active. If we do not receive a response or you do not log back into your account, your candidate profile will be deleted within 15 days, and you will receive an email to confirm this. You may request to anonymise or delete your candidate profile at any time using the personal settings in the portal. Deleted candidates may reapply at any time by logging back into your account.