Business Development Manager

Reporting To: Director

Location: 11, Beaufort Court, Admirals Way, London, E14 9XL

Salary: £36,400 for 37.5 hours per week

Salary will need to be pro‑rated for other working patterns, based on the weekly working hours for this role. If you would like to offer a lower salary, you may consider reducing the weekly working hours.

SOC Code: 3545 Sales accounts and business development managers

• Builds international market position by locating, developing, defining, and developing business relationships with business partners.
• Identifies unique ideas by researching the higher education industry and related educational events and partnering with stakeholders according to business goals.
• Identify and engage with potential clients in the UK higher education market, including universities, colleges, and other educational institutions.
• Proposes potential business deals by contacting potential business partners within the education industry.
• Discovers and explores business opportunities as per the business goals.
• Make a plan for recruiting students to our partner institutions by analysing market strategies and full fill their requirements.
• Develops negotiating strategies and positions by studying the integration of new partnership with company strategies and operations.
• Create awareness of and develop the brand and communicate with target audiences and build and develop customer relationships.
• Analyses commission figures and negotiate them with the partner universities. prepares proposals for marketing campaigns and promotional activities and undertakes market research.
• Collaborate with the marketing team to create targeted campaigns and promotional materials.
• Stay up-to-date with industry trends, market developments, and competitor activity.

• The Minimum level of qualification needed for the new worker is RQF Level 3 or above in Business, Marketing, or related field.
• Minimum of 5 years of experience in sales or business development, preferably in the higher education industry.
• Proven track record in generating leads, building relationships, and closing sales.
• Knowledge of the UK higher education market and its trends and challenges.
• Ability to travel as required.
• Minimum (CEFR) B1 level English is required.

• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team.
• Strong organizational and time management skills.