Business Development Executive (Onshore)
Global University Systems (GUS) · London, United Kingdom · hybrid
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
As the Business Development Executive for International Student Recruitment, you will be tasked to represent a university/college brand and promote this university/college in the Student Recruitment market via a number of marketing and business development methods. Your goal is to network with agents and partners to generate interest amongst the student population market, so the student ultimately decides to enrol with the university/college you are representing. You will be tasked to explore emerging and innovative ways of developing new revenue streams as well as maintaining the traditional and proven methods of success. This is a very exciting position if you are looking to join a world-leading business that has a key focus on career growth and being a world leader in the education market. You will have the opportunity to travel, attend, and host industry leading events and be part of a business who has a proven track record of success in student recruitment.
Requirements
· Must have experience minimum 2 years experience with international student recruitment for Higher Education
· Must have an established relevant agency network.
· Have a solid understanding of industry trends and inform upon strategic planning and forecasting.
· You will have developed and trained potential agents on how to promote the brand you represent.
· You will have experience as sourcing agents from fairs, business trips, inquiries, 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.
· Ensuring that all relevant product developments, including changes to admission, compliance, and course requirements or start dates (for example) are communicated externally.
· Be experienced in preparing, assisting, and delivering customer/ agent presentations.
· Have a general understanding of market trends in education- private and public sectors- and (international) student recruitment for your region.
· Strong communication skills in all forms, including written, oral, email, telephone, and presentations is necessary.
· Proven success in sales ability and full and demonstrable knowledge of the sales process
· Previous experience in international student recruitment
· A sound understanding of regional marketing activities across different educational product types bachelor’s degree (UK equivalent)
Other Information
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.