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
We are looking for a high-performance, results-oriented Business Development Manager to lead onshore international student recruitment for GISMA University of Applied Sciences. This role is designed for a sales-driven individual who thrives on delivering measurable ROI. The ideal candidate will bring 5–7 years of experience recruiting international students from international markets, with a proven ability to build agent pipelines, convert leads at scale, and consistently exceed enrolment targets
Requirements
Key Responsibilities
Sales-Driven Recruitment Execution
* Own and deliver ambitious student recruitment targets for GISMA from the onshore international market.
* Execute fast, ROI-focused recruitment strategies to maximize student enrolments per intake.
Agent Performance Management
* Activate and grow a portfolio of high-performing agents across Germany with a strong Asia market focus.
* Convert agent relationships into results—measured by application quality, conversion, and yield.
Lead Conversion & Pipeline Optimization
* Use Salesforce and SYS to track, manage, and convert prospects with urgency and precision.
* Ensure zero lead leakage and high-speed follow-up across all pipeline stages.
Local Market Penetration
* Strategically target student hotspots, language schools, and pathway providers to generate volume.
* Represent GISMA at onshore events and initiate tactical partnerships to drive conversions.
ROI Reporting & Campaign Feedback
* Deliver transparent, weekly reporting on performance, forecasts, and cost effectiveness.
* Translate field insights into campaign refinement and better yield outcomes
Requirements
Experience:
* 5–7 years of experience in international student recruitment in Germany.
* Demonstrated ability to consistently hit or exceed sales/enrolment targets.
* Strong existing agency portfolio with trusted recruitment relationships.
Skills:
* Relentless sales mentality—pipeline discipline, negotiation strength, and closing ability.
* Expert in Salesforce or similar CRM platforms.
* Data- and ROI-driven decision making.
Attributes:
* Self-starter with hustle.
* Hyper-focused on outcomes.
* Confident communicator and presenter.
* Accountable, structured, and committed to excellence.
Other information
This is not a coordination role—it’s a growth role. If you live and breathe results, know how to convert leads into enrolments, and are ready to drive market dominance for a growing university brand, this is your moment.