Senior Business Development Manager for International Student Recruitment
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Company Description
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 Senior 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 your will
manage. You will collaborate with the 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 with international student recruitment for Higher Education
• You have an established and relevant agency network and solid relationships with key
stakeholders in these agencies
• A solid understanding of industry trends is essential to inform the group on 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,
in general searches in line with business development responsibilities
• You will have experience in 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 and supporting developing
potential business partners and growing existing client relationships
• You will have experience performing client research including (but not limited to)
meeting/engaging with key players in the industry
• You will be a highly motivated character who strives for success in all areas
• You are confident in your delivery of workshops, presentations, holding 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 in the world) or with significant agency experience where you have managed a
sub network of agents
Location
The position is home based with travel (cost for travel are covered). Ideally you will be located in
Brazil and able to travel with ease. This is because your main marketing activities
will be held in this area (agents are based here)
Reporting Lines
This position reports to the senior stakeholder and will directly represent the university / college
brand.
Salary
A competitive salary with bonus and incentives will be offered based on qualifications and
experience.
Application
If you have interest and the necessary skills and experience, please submit your CV via the
“apply now” section.
Other information
Please note this position is only available on our Consultancy agreement.
GUS 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
- Division
- Global University Systems
- Department
- Sales & Business Development
- Role
- Business Development Manager
- Locations
- Brazil (remote)
- Remote status
- Fully Remote
- Employment type
- Full-time
- Job type
- Contract - freelance