Regional Commercial Manager

JR United Kingdom; Slough; Hybrid; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A global recruitment firm seeks a Regional Manager to bridge educational institutions and government stakeholders while expanding recruitment opportunities. This pivotal role requires expertise in B2B sales, strong communication, and the ability to thrive in a fast-paced, global environment. The position includes exciting travel and opportunities for personal growth.

Benefits

25 days holiday, increasing to 30 days

Times Higher Education days off

BUPA PMI

Employee Assistance Programme

Cycle to Work/Tech Scheme

Qualifications

• Proven experience in B2B sales, preferably in international education.
• Strong communicator and negotiator.
• Ability and willingness to travel internationally.

Responsibilities

• Represent BMI to schools, universities, and governments.
• Identify and develop new sales opportunities.
• Attend international B2B events and conferences.

Skills

B2B sales

Communication

Negotiation

CRM tools

Organisational skills

Tools

Google Workspace

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Want to join a global team that feels like family? At BMI, you'll work in a supportive, collaborative environment that celebrates every triumph, big or small. We may be located all over the world, but we are a cracking, close-knit community.

About Us:

BMI has been bridging the gap between students and institutions globally since 1987. Today, our tailored recruitment solutions connect students on continents from Africa to Asia, Europe to the Middle East and the Americas.

As the world’s largest international student recruitment media & events firm, BMI / Times Higher Education works on a global recruitment stage, assisting universities from all corners of the world to recruit students.

About you:

As our Regional Manager, you'll play a key role in connecting educational institutions and government stakeholders with world-class recruitment opportunities across our portfolio of global events and services.

What we’re looking for:

• Proven experience in B2B sales (international education, events or media experience is a big plus)
• Strong communicator and negotiator with a consultative approach
• Confident with CRM tools, Google Workspace, and modern sales tech
• Organised, self-motivated, and target-driven
• Ability and willingness to travel internationally
• A relationship builder who thrives in a global, fast-paced environment

About the Role:

• Represent and promote BMI to schools, universities, governments, and education providers
• Identify and develop new sales opportunities across territories, whilst securing spend with existing clients
• Build and maintain strong relationships with clients, from university partners to federal agencies
• Attend and represent BMI at international B2B events and conferences
• Track and manage your sales pipeline using our CRM
• Deliver accurate sales forecasts and market intelligence
• Collaborate across teams to improve client outcomes and internal practices
• Based in grade one standard offices in Holborn

Benefits include:

• 25 days holiday, increasing to 30 days over time
• Times Higher Education, Wellbeing and Volunteering days off
• BUPA PMI
• Employee Assistance Programme
• Cycle to Work/Tech Scheme
• Office perks of showers & towels, fresh fruit, breakfast cereals, bean-to-cup coffee & canned drinks

You do You. With colleagues located around the world, we know that our individuality and diversity of experiences are our greatest strengths. That’s why we want THE to be a place where you are welcome to be who you want to be at work; where you can share whatever part of your life or self-identity you want, without obligation or facing discrimination; and where all abilities and perspectives are recognised and accommodated.