Business Development Manager

GBS Dubai; Ajman Emirate; On-site; AED 60,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a dynamic Business Development Manager to drive student recruitment and enhance brand visibility. In this role, you will engage with channel partners, organize marketing activities, and work towards achieving recruitment targets. Your expertise in business development, coupled with strong communication and negotiation skills, will be essential in building relationships and converting prospects. This is a fantastic opportunity to contribute to the growth of an innovative educational institution in a vibrant market. If you are passionate about education and have a knack for networking, this role is perfect for you.

Qualifications

• 3+ years of experience in student recruitment or business development.
• Strong network of education consultants is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Identify and manage education consultants to recruit domestic students.
• Organize kiosk marketing activities to generate leads.
• Collaborate with marketing teams to align recruitment strategies.

Skills

Student Recruitment

Business Development

Communication Skills

Negotiation Skills

Interpersonal Skills

Education

Bachelor’s Degree in Business

Master’s Degree in Marketing

Job description

Business Development Manager

Ajman, UAE

Full Time

Wednesday - Monday

11:00 AM - 8:00 PM

Key Responsibilities:

Channel Partner Engagement:

• Identify, onboard, and manage education consultants and agents to recruit domestic students.
• Build and maintain strong relationships with channel partners to ensure consistent lead flow and enrolment conversions.
• Conduct training sessions and workshops for partners to keep them updated on GEDU’s offerings.

Kiosk & Field Marketing:

• Organize and manage kiosk marketing activities in malls, education fairs, and public events to generate leads.
• Represent GEDU in local events, exhibitions, and seminars for brand visibility and student engagement.

On-Campus Walk-Ins:

• Drive footfall to the GEDU campus through targeted outreach and local partnerships.
• Handle walk-in inquiries, conduct counselling sessions, and convert prospects into enrollments.

Target Achievement:

• Work towards achieving weekly and monthly student recruitment targets.
• Maintain and report on KPIs such as lead conversion, partner performance, and campaign ROI.

Collaboration & Reporting:

• Collaborate with marketing and academic teams to align recruitment strategies with course offerings and timelines.
• Prepare daily, weekly, and monthly performance reports.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s/Master’s degree in Business, Marketing, or a related field.
• 3+ years of experience in student recruitment, education sales, or business development.
• Strong network of education consultants and agencies is a plus.
• Excellent communication, negotiation, and interpersonal skills.
• Ability to work independently, manage time effectively, and meet deadlines.
• Willingness to travel locally for field activities and partner visits.