Are you looking to create a real impact through business growth and development? Are you driven by surpassing targets and playing a key role in capturing new business? If the answer is yes, then this opportunity could be for you!
GBS is seeking a motivated and innovative self-starter to add value to the organisation and generate revenue. Whether it be strategically identifying business leads, enhancing service quality, or identifying opportunities for performance improvements - this role guarantees variety.
This role is not eligible for visa sponsorship!
* Identifying and creating partnerships with new potential student recruitment agencies and other educational or training providers.
* Actively involved in assisting the team for achieving 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 the enrolment.
* Attending business meetings and providing training to new recruiting partners regularly.
* Recruiting, training, and guiding business development staff.
* 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 Requirements:
* Bachelor's degree in Business Management or Administration, Finance, Accounting, Marketing, or related field.
* Prior experience engaging and working with student recruitment agents.
* Proven experience working as a Business Development Manager within the higher education sector is essential.
* 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.
* Flexibility.
Standard benefits of employment at GBS include:
* 25 days annual leave, plus 8 public holidays
* 1-day extra leave per year of service, up to a maximum of 5 days
* Workplace pension scheme with NEST
* Tuition reimbursement for career development courses
* Cycle to Work scheme.
* Access to GBS “Life” - discounts platform, wellbeing centre and much more
* Reward and recognition programme
* £500 award employee referral scheme
* Discretionary annual performance bonus
* Specsavers eye care vouchers
* Access to a TOTUM discount card and eligibility for a Costco membership
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