Senior Business Development Manager

GBS; Leeds; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

An innovative organization is seeking a Senior Business Development Manager to drive growth and enhance partnerships in the higher education sector. This dynamic role involves identifying new business opportunities, developing relationships with recruitment agencies, and analyzing market trends to ensure the company stays ahead. The successful candidate will thrive in a fast-paced environment and be committed to achieving ambitious goals. With a focus on collaboration and strategic planning, this position offers a unique chance to make a significant impact in an evolving industry.

Benefits

25 days annual leave plus 8 public holidays

1 extra leave day per year of service

Workplace pension scheme

Tuition reimbursement for career development

Cycle to Work scheme

Discounts platform and wellbeing centre

Reward and recognition programme

Employee referral scheme

Discretionary annual performance bonus

Specsavers eye care vouchers

Qualifications

• Experience in business development within higher education is essential.
• Proven track record in engaging with student recruitment agents.

Responsibilities

• Identify and create partnerships with recruitment agencies.
• Analyze customer feedback to improve services.
• Conduct market research for new business opportunities.

Skills

Business Development

Negotiation Skills

Analytical Skills

Communication Skills

Problem-Solving Skills

Microsoft Office Suite

Education

Bachelor's Degree in Business or related field

Job description

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Are you looking to create a real impact through business growth and development? Are you driven by surpassing targets and playing a key role in capturing new business? If the answer is yes, then this opportunity could be for you!

GBS is seeking a motivated and innovative self-starter to add value to the organisation and generate revenue. Whether it be strategically identifying business leads, enhancing service quality, or identifying opportunities for performance improvements - this role guarantees variety.

Main Responsibilities

• Identifying and creating partnerships 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.
• Analysing 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.
• Analysing 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 maximise 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.
  
  
  

Requirements

Core Experience Requirements:

• Prior experience engaging and working with student recruitment agents is essential.
• Proven experience working as a Business Development Manager or related role within the higher education sector is essential.
  
  
  

Person Requirements:

• Able to work 5 days a week onsite at role campus
• 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.
• Effective communication skills.
• Strong business acumen.
• Detail-oriented.
• Flexibility
  
  
  

Other Information

Standard benefits of employment at GBS include:

• 25 days annual leave, plus 8 public holidays
• 1-day extra leave per year of service, up to a maximum of 5 days
• Workplace pension scheme with NEST
• Tuition reimbursement for career development courses
• Cycle to Work scheme.
• Access to GBS “Life” - discounts platform, wellbeing centre and much more
• Reward and recognition programme
• £500 award employee referral scheme
• Discretionary annual performance bonus
• Specsavers eye care vouchers
• Access to a TOTUM discount card and eligibility for a Costco membership
  
  
  

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Seniority level

• Seniority level

  Mid-Senior level

Employment type

• Employment type

  Full-time

Job function

• Job function

  Business Development and Sales

• Industries

  Higher Education

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