Business Development Manager

Graduex Ltd; Manchester; Hybrid; GBP 42,000 - 64,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Generous annual leave

Birthday/celebration day leave

Employee Assistance Programme (EAP)

Mauve Academy learning portal

Annual training allowance

Hybrid working environment

Home setup allowance

Optical benefits

Job summary

Graduex Ltd, a Manchester-based online education provider, is seeking a Business Development Manager to build partner channels and drive student recruitment across domestic and international markets.

The role involves researching channels, engaging recruitment partners and corporate clients, negotiating terms, and managing forecasts and partner targets. Hybrid working with growth opportunities through Mauve Academy and travel options are offered.

Qualifications

• Responsibilities include researching student recruitment channels, partner institutions and competitors.
• Identify and approach recruitment agents, colleges, training providers and corporate clients.
• Manage key partner accounts and set sales/enrolment targets with Director.
• Maintain sales pipeline, prepare revenue forecasts and track performance against targets.
• Prepare partner proposals and pricing/commission terms within Director-approved limits.
• Report market intelligence and results to senior management.

Responsibilities

• Research student-recruitment channels, partner institutions and competitors, and use findings to shape sales/partnership strategy.
• Identify, assess and approach recruitment agents, colleges, training providers and corporate clients, and negotiate commercial terms.
• Manage key partner accounts and set sales/enrolment targets with the Director.
• Manage the sales pipeline, prepare revenue forecasts and monitor performance against targets.
• Prepare proposals and presentations for partners, and agree pricing/commission arrangements within limits set by the Director.
• Report results and market intelligence to senior management.

Job description

Graduex Ltd is a Manchester-based online education provider. We offer self-paced Level 3 to Level 7 diploma courses through our own online learning platform and help students progress to further study.

We are looking for a Business Development Manager to build the partner channels that bring students to our courses.

Responsibilities

• Research student-recruitment channels, partner institutions and competitors, and use the findings to shape our sales and partnership strategy.
• Identify, assess and approach recruitment agents, colleges, training providers and corporate clients, and negotiate commercial terms.
• Manage key partner accounts and agree sales and enrolment targets with the Director.
• Manage the sales pipeline, prepare revenue forecasts and monitor performance against targets.
• Prepare proposals and presentations for partners, and agree pricing and commission arrangements within limits set by the Director.
• Report results and market intelligence to senior management.

Skilled Worker sponsorship may be considered for suitable applicants, subject to the company holding a sponsor licence and applicant eligibility.

Perks and Benefits

• Generous annual leave, plus public holidays based on location.
• Extra annual leave for your birthday or an alternative celebration day.
• Access to an Employee Assistance Programme (EAP) Pension plan with contributions from Mauve Group (where applicable).
• Opportunities for professional growth via Mauve Academy – our learning portal.
• Annual training allowance for career development.
• Hybrid working environment, with home setup allowance (where applicable).
• Optical benefits (£155/€180 toward eye tests, glasses, and lenses).
• Exciting opportunities, including domestic/international travel, team meet-ups, and company-wide events.