Business Development & Advisor

Fairview International School; Malaysia; On-site; MYR 121,753 - 202,922; Full time

Job summary

Fairview International School in Malaysia is seeking a Business Development & Advisor to enhance student enrolment and community engagement. The role involves building relationships with prospective families, managing leads, and supporting marketing initiatives to promote educational programs.

The ideal candidate possesses strong communication skills, experience in business development, and familiarity with community engagement. Join a passionate team committed to shaping the future of education.

Qualifications

• Proven experience in business development, sales, or a related field.
• Ability to build and maintain relationships with diverse stakeholders.
• Experience in CRM management and lead tracking.

Responsibilities

• Drive student enrolment across all Pine Hills campuses.
• Identify, pursue, and close prospective families.
• Support marketing campaigns and lead generation activities.

Skills

Business development

Sales

Communication skills

Interpersonal skills

CRM management

Marketing strategies

Organizational skills

Fluency in Tamil

Job description

We are seeking a dynamic and results-driven individual to join our team as a Business Development & Advisor. This role is pivotal in driving student enrolment and fostering community engagement to enhance our educational offerings. The ideal candidate will be responsible for developing relationships with prospective families, managing leads, and supporting marketing initiatives to promote our academic programs and culture.

A. Business Development & Student Recruitment

• Drive student enrolment across all Pine Hills campuses.
• Identify, pursue, and close prospective families (local, expatriate, homeschool, and GK)
• Conduct campus tours for prospective families at all campuses.
• Present Pine Hills' academic programmes, Henkan culture, GK programme, and student achievements to prospective parents.
• Handle walk-in inquiries, phone inquiries, and digital leads.
• Follow up on all leads and inquiries within 48 hours. No lead goes cold.
• Attend all Saturday Open Days across campuses as needed.
• Attend local exhibitions on weekdays and weekends (Saturdays and Sundays).

B. Outreach & Community Engagement

• Visit kindergartens, preschools, and community centres to build feeder relationships.
• Approach corporates and multinational companies to recruit employees' children.
• Visit embassies to build relationships with education officers and the diplomatic community.
• Engage foreign agents to bring international students into Pine Hills.
• Attend education fairs and community events to generate leads.
• Build relationships with parent communities, tuition centres, and local organizations.
• Develop referral networks with existing Pine Hills' parents.
• Target the Indian and Tamil-speaking family market (leverage your Tamil language ability).
• Explore any other channels that bring students into Pine Hills.
• Manage and maintain CRM system for all student leads across all campuses.
• Ensure 100% of leads are logged within 24 hours.
• Track lead status, follow-ups, conversions, and pipeline value.
• Provide weekly CRM performance report to Zeus.
• Follow up persistently until closed or disqualified.

D. Marketing Support

• Support marketing campaigns and lead generation activities.
• Coordinate with Jaz on social media leads and digital campaign follow-ups.
• Provide feedback from parent interactions to improve marketing materials and messaging.
• Support event planning for Open Days and exhibitions on weekends (Saturdays & Sundays).

F. Reports

• Weekly reports are compulsory to submit to your superior.
• Daily updates are compulsory to submit to your superior.

Requirements

• Proven experience in business development, sales, or a related field.
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills.
• Ability to build and maintain relationships with diverse stakeholders.
• Experience in CRM management and lead tracking.
• Familiarity with marketing strategies and community engagement.
• Fluency in Tamil is highly desirable.
• Strong organizational skills and attention to detail.
• Ability to work flexible hours, including weekends.

Join us in shaping the future of education at Pine Hills by driving student enrolment and fostering community connections.

Join the passionate team at and discover your potential with us. We are committed to creating an inspiring and supportive environment where educators and professionals can grow, innovate, and make a meaningful impact on students’ lives. At Pine Hills, we value teamwork, creativity, and continuous professional development, empowering every staff member to excel in their career journey. Be part of a dynamic international school community that nurtures talent, celebrates achievements, and shapes future leaders together.