Business Development Manager

GBS; Birmingham; On-site; GBP 35,000 - 55,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a dynamic Business Development Manager to drive growth and enhance partnerships. This role involves identifying new opportunities, analyzing market data, and fostering relationships with stakeholders. The ideal candidate will possess strong negotiation skills and a keen business acumen to navigate a fast-paced environment. Join a dedicated team committed to excellence in the education sector, where your contributions will directly impact student success and organizational growth. This is a fantastic opportunity to make a significant difference while advancing your career in a supportive and innovative environment.

Qualifications

• Experience in business development or similar roles.
• Ability to analyze financial data and develop strategies.

Responsibilities

• Identify and create partnerships with recruitment agencies.
• Support the team to achieve student recruitment targets.
• Conduct market research for new business opportunities.

Skills

Business Development

Analytical Skills

Negotiation Skills

Problem-Solving

Communication

Education

Bachelor's degree in Business Management

Degree in Finance or Marketing

Tools

Microsoft Office

Job description

REPORTS TO TITLE: Associate Director of Business Development

BUSINESS FUNCTION/ SUB-FUNCTION: Business Development

LOCATION: Norfolk House, Smallbrook Queensway, Birmingham B5 4LJ

ROLE PURPOSE:

To support the development of the GBS business, its people, processes, technologies, and data to ensure revenue targets are reached, service quality is maintained, and continually improved and operational efficiency maximized.

ROLE and RESPONSIBILITIES:

Identifying and creating partnership 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.

Analyzing 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.

Analyzing financial data and developing effective strategies to reduce business costs and increase company profits.

Assisting the team for achieving the student recruitment target for each intake.

Supporting the team members to maximize the enrolment.

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 Skills and Experience

Bachelor's degree in business management or administration, Finance, Accounting, Marketing, or related field.

Proven experience working as a Business Development Manager or similar role.

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.

Strong business acumen.

Detail-oriented.

Flexibility

OTHER INFORMATION

The Senior Business Development Manager will also be expected to demonstrate their commitment:

to GBS values and regulations, including equal opportunities policy.

the GBS’s Social, Economic and Environmental responsibilities and minimize environmental impact in the performance of the role and actively contribute to the delivery of GBS’s Environmental Policy.

to their Health and Safety responsibilities to ensure their contribution to a safe and secure working environment for staff, students, and other visitors to the campus.

This job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties or responsibilities that are required of the employee. Other duties, responsibilities and activities may change or be assigned.

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Seniority level

• Seniority level

  Mid-Senior level

Employment type

• Employment type

  Full-time

Job function

• Job function

  Sales and Business Development

• Industries

  Higher Education, Education Administration Programs, and Education

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