Business Development Manager (Onshore – UNF)

GUS Canada; Toronto; On-site; CAD 50,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading education recruitment firm in Ontario is seeking a Business Development Manager to lead international student recruitment for a Canadian university. The ideal candidate will have 5–7 years of experience in the sector, a proven track record of exceeding targets, and strong relationships with agencies. This full-time role offers a base salary of CAD 50k–60k per year and requires a sales-driven, results-oriented approach.

Qualifications

• 5–7 years of experience in international student recruitment in Canada, focusing on Asia.
• Demonstrated ability to consistently exceed sales/enrollment targets.
• Strong existing agency portfolio and relationships.

Responsibilities

• Own and deliver student recruitment targets for UNF from the international market.
• Activate and grow a portfolio of agents across Canada.
• Use Salesforce and similar tools to manage and convert prospects.
• Ensure zero lead leakage and maintain high-speed follow-up.

Skills

Sales mentality

Negotiation skills

CRM expertise (Salesforce)

Data-driven decision making

Tools

Salesforce

Job description

Overview

This range is provided by GUS Canada. Your actual pay will be based on your skills and experience — talk with your recruiter to learn more.

We are looking for a high-performance, results-oriented Business Development Manager to lead onshore international student recruitment for the University of Niagara Falls Canada (UNF). This role is based in Toronto or Niagara Falls and 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 in Canada, particularly from Asian markets, with a proven ability to build agent pipelines, convert leads at scale, and consistently exceed enrolment targets.

Compensation

Base pay range: CA$50,000.00 / yr - CA$60,000.00 / yr

Key Responsibilities

• Sales-Driven Recruitment Execution — Own and deliver ambitious student recruitment targets for UNF 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 Canada with a strong Asia market focus; convert agent relationships into results—measured by application quality, conversion, and yield.
• 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.
• Strategically target student hotspots, language schools, and pathway providers to generate volume.
• Represent UNF 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 Canada, with a focus on Asia.
• Demonstrated ability to consistently hit or exceed sales / enrollment 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.

Seniority level

• Mid-Senior level

Employment type

• Full-time

Job function

• Sales and Business Development
• Higher Education