Business Development Manager for International Student Recruitment

Global University Systems; Maharashtra; Hybrid; INR 700,000 - 1,200,000; Full time

Job summary

Global University Systems is seeking a Business Development Manager for International Student Recruitment to oversee recruitment and marketing events. The role involves developing B2B channels across the region and collaborating with Company Directors.

The ideal candidate will have extensive experience in international student recruitment, a strong agency network, and the ability to generate revenue from existing streams. This home-based position requires occasional travel, primarily within Pune.

Qualifications

• Experience in international student recruitment for higher education.
• Established relationships with key stakeholders in agencies.
• Strong understanding of industry trends.
• Experienced in developing and training education agents.
• Ability to generate new revenue and identify growth opportunities.

Responsibilities

• Oversee student recruitment activities and business development.
• Collaborate with Company Directors to develop B2B channels.
• Implement marketing and sales strategies for student recruitment.

Skills

International student recruitment experience

Established agency network

Understanding of industry trends

Experience in developing education agents

Revenue generation from existing streams

Client research

Public speaking and presentation skills

Tools

Salesforce

Job description

About Global University Systems (GUS)

Global University Systems is an international education group that empowers students to transform their lives through education. We believe education drives careers, lives, and society forward, enabling a brighter future for all. Our network of 30 institutions offers the broadest range of industry‑relevant skills through inclusive, accessible, and digital‑first learning. We currently educate around 122,000 students on campuses worldwide and have 20M+ unique subscribers to our courses. Our global ecosystem powers accessible digital learning and academic achievement.

Position

The Business Development Manager for International Student Recruitment will oversee all student recruitment activities, business development activities, account management, and marketing events for B2B channels across the country or region you will manage. You will collaborate with Company Directors to develop B2B channels and implement marketing and sales strategies to promote international student recruitment for GUS. You will be representing one of our universities or colleges located in either Europe, North America, or Asia.

Essential Criteria

• You will have experience in international student recruitment for higher education.
• You have an established and relevant agency network and solid relationships with key stakeholders within these agencies.
• A solid understanding of industry trends is essential to inform the group’s strategic planning and forecasting.
• You will have developed and trained education agents on how to promote the brand you represent.
• You will have experience sourcing agents from fairs, business trips, enquiries, referrals, and general searches in line with business development responsibilities.
• You will have experience generating new revenue from existing streams and accounts, as well as identifying new opportunities.
• You will have a proven track record of assisting in identifying, supporting, and developing potential business partners and growing existing client relationships.
• You will have experience performing client research, including meeting and engaging with key players in the industry.
• You will be a highly motivated individual who strives for success in all areas.
• You are confident in delivering workshops and presentations, hosting conferences, and being in front of the camera.

Desirable Criteria

• Salesforce or database management experience.
• We will consider applicants who have represented an institution directly (located anywhere within your region) or who have significant agency experience where they have managed a sub-network of agents.

Location

The position is home-based with travel. Ideally, you will be located within Pune and able to travel with ease, as your main marketing activities will be held in this area (where agents are based).

Other Information

Please note this position is only available on our consultancy agreement. The post holder may be asked to undertake different or additional duties in line with business requirements at the request of their line manager. There is an expectation that all employees will maintain the values of the Group and comply with the Code of Conduct, as well as equality and diversity, health and safety, and safeguarding policies.