Business Development Executive (International Student Recruitment)

About the role

Global University Systems is recruiting a Business Development Executive for its International Student Recruitment business, based in the UK (remote, hybrid). The role represents a university or college brand and promotes it in the student recruitment market through marketing and business development methods, networking with agents and partners so that students choose to enrol. It involves exploring new revenue streams alongside proven methods, and includes attending and hosting industry events.

Key responsibilities

• Network with agents and partners to generate interest among prospective students
• Develop and train potential agents on how to promote the brand
• Sourcing agents from fairs, business trips, inquiries, referrals and general searches
• Generate new revenue from existing streams and accounts and identify new opportunities
• Support developing business partners and grow existing client relationships
• Carry out client research, including engaging with key industry players
• Communicate product developments such as changes to admissions, compliance, course requirements or start dates externally
• Prepare, assist with and deliver customer and agent presentations

Required profile

• Bachelor's degree (UK equivalent)
• At least 2 years of experience in international student recruitment for higher education
• Established relevant agency network
• Proven sales ability and full knowledge of the sales process
• Experience generating new revenue and building client relationships

Required skills

• Strong written, oral, email, telephone and presentation communication skills
• Understanding of regional marketing activities across educational products and international student recruitment

What we offer

• Salary of 30,000 - 32,000 pounds per year, full-time permanent position
• 20 days annual leave plus up to 25 days of extra leave
• Contributory pension scheme (5% personal, 3% company contribution)
• Season ticket loan, eye care vouchers and staff discount scheme
• Training and development, employee assistance programme and tuition support discounts