Business Development Associate/Sr. Associate

University Living; United Kingdom; Remote; GBP 10,000 - 40,000; Full time

Job summary

An innovative organization is seeking a dynamic Associate/Sr. Associate in Business Development. This role involves collaborating with study abroad consultants and universities to enhance business opportunities. You'll represent the organization at education fairs and workshops, fostering relationships with stakeholders to promote services effectively. The ideal candidate will possess excellent communication skills and a result-oriented mindset, thriving in a remote work environment. Join a forward-thinking team where your contributions will shape the future of student exchanges and marketing strategies.

Qualifications

• 2-4 years of experience in business development or related fields.
• Proficiency in MS Office and CRM software is essential.

Responsibilities

• Collaborate with study abroad consultants to generate business.
• Build relationships with universities and stakeholders for marketing.

Skills

Excellent written communication skills

Excellent verbal communication skills

Interpersonal skills

Negotiation skills

Result-oriented mindset

Creativity

Self-motivation

Strong work ethic

Tools

MS Office

CRM software

Job description

Associate/Sr. Associate - Business Development

Experience: 2-4 years

Location: Remote working - Bangalore, Kochi, Cochin, Ahmedabad

Employment Type: Full-Time

Key Responsibilities:

1. Collaborating with the study abroad consultants and bringing them on board. Managing these accounts with due diligence in order to generate more business for the organization. Responsible for conducting face-to-face and virtual training sessions with these consultants.
2. Collaborating with the top Indian Universities that have a strong provision for a student exchange program.
3. Connecting with the concerned stakeholders, the student exchange committee members, etc. to organize workshops/webinars for marketing and lead generation.
4. Collaborating with University Representatives of the USA, Canada, Australia, UK, and Ireland-based universities and building a solid rapport with them so that they can promote University Living's services among their students.
5. Representing University Living at various education fairs and interacting with prospective study abroad aspirants. Actively participating in the pre-departure events conducted by the UK-based Universities for marketing and lead generation.
6. Building long-term relationships with new and existing customers.

Required Skills:

1. Excellent written and verbal communication skills
2. Good interpersonal and negotiation skills
3. A result-oriented mindset
4. Creative bent of mind
5. Self-motivation to work independently and strong work ethic.
6. Proficiency in MS Office and CRM software.