Strategic Business Development & Partnerships Lead

EF Education First Ltd.; Jakarta Pusat; On-site; IDR 60,000,000 - 90,000,000; Full time

Job summary

EF Education First Ltd. in Jakarta centers on expanding EF EFEKTA English for Adults team, seeking a Business Development Specialist with strong communication and negotiation skills and an analytical mindset.

You will drive new business and partnerships, delivering consulting experiences tailored to client needs. Ideal candidates have a Bachelor’s degree in Business or Marketing and 3+ years in sales, marketing, or BD, with fluency in English and a proven track record of meeting targets.

Qualifications

• Required Bachelor's degree in business, marketing, or related field.
• Minimum 3+ years in sales, marketing, or business development.
• Proven track record of achieving or exceeding targets is preferred.
• Fluent in English (written and spoken).

Responsibilities

• Identify and acquire new customers (B2C & B2B) and partnership opportunities.
• Generate leads through networking, event activations, sponsorships, outreach, and market research.
• Build and maintain strong relationships with clients and key stakeholders.
• Develop business proposals, presentations, and sales pitches.
• Negotiate contracts and successfully close deals.
• Monitor market trends and competitor activities.
• Collaborate with sales, marketing, and operational/center teams.

Skills

Communication skills

Negotiation skills

Sales experience

Analytical mindset

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Business, Marketing, or related field

Job description

EF Education First Ltd. in Jakarta centers on expanding EF EFEKTA English for Adults team, seeking a Business Development Specialist with strong communication and negotiation skills and an analytical mindset.

You will drive new business and partnerships, delivering consulting experiences tailored to client needs. Ideal candidates have a Bachelor’s degree in Business or Marketing and 3+ years in sales, marketing, or BD, with fluency in English and a proven track record of meeting targets.