At a Glance
- Tasks: Drive student recruitment by building partnerships and analysing market opportunities.
- Company: Dynamic education-focused company with a commitment to growth and innovation.
- Benefits: Competitive salary, travel opportunities, and professional development support.
- Other info: Fast-paced environment with opportunities for career advancement.
- Why this job: Make a real impact in education while developing your business skills.
- Qualifications: Bachelor's degree in relevant field and experience in business development.
The predicted salary is between 44100 - 53900 £ per year.
ROLE PURPOSE: To support the development of the GEDU business, its people, processes, technologies, and data to ensure revenue targets are reached, service quality is maintained, and continually improved and operational efficiency maximised.
ROLE and RESPONSIBILITIES:
- Identifying and creating partnerships with new potential student recruitment agencies and other educational or training providers.
- Actively involved in assisting the team to achieve the student recruitment target for each intake.
- Developing and sustaining solid relationships with company stakeholders, recruiting partners, and customers.
- Analysing customer feedback data to determine whether customers are satisfied with company products and services.
- Supporting the programme management team members to maximise enrolment.
- Attending business meetings and providing training to new recruiting partners regularly.
- Providing insight into product development and competitive positioning.
- Analysing financial data and developing effective strategies to reduce business costs and increase company profits.
- Conducting market research to identify new business opportunities.
- Collaborating with company executives to determine the most viable, cost-effective approach to pursue new business opportunities.
- Meeting with potential partners to present company offerings and negotiate business deals.
Essential Skills and Experience:
- Bachelor's degree in Business Management or Administration, Finance, Accounting, Marketing, or related field.
- Proven experience working as a Business Development Manager or similar role.
- Proficiency in all Microsoft Office applications.
- The ability to travel as needed.
- The ability to work in a fast-paced environment.
- Excellent analytical, problem-solving, and management skills.
- Exceptional negotiation and decision-making skills.
- Effective communication skills.
- Strong business acumen.
- Detail-oriented.
Business Development Manager in London employer: Gedu
As a Business Development Manager at GEDU, you will thrive in a dynamic and supportive work environment that prioritises employee growth and development. Our culture fosters collaboration and innovation, providing you with the opportunity to build meaningful partnerships while contributing to our mission of enhancing educational access. Located in a vibrant area, we offer competitive benefits and a commitment to operational excellence, ensuring that you can achieve both personal and professional success.
