Business Development Manager

UMBI HOLDING Sdn Bhd; Kuala Lumpur; On-site; MYR 100,000 - 150,000; Full time

Job summary

An educational organization based in Kuala Lumpur is seeking an experienced professional to lead international student recruitment. Responsibilities include developing strategies, liaising with education agents, and coordinating recruitment activities. Candidates should have over 5 years of experience in the education sector and proven success in overseas recruitment, along with strong communication skills. The role requires travel overseas when necessary.

Qualifications

• Minimum 5 years of working experience in the education industry.
• Proven experience in overseas/international student recruitment.
• Familiar with agent management and overseas recruitment processes.

Responsibilities

• Develop and execute business development strategies.
• Liaise and build relationships with education agents.
• Coordinate recruitment activities such as school visits and fairs.

Skills

Strong communication and negotiation skills

Ability to liaise with agents and parents

Proactive and results-oriented

Job description

• Develop and execute business development strategies to expand overseas student recruitment markets
• Liaise and build long-term relationships with education agents, partners, and overseas institutions
• Communicate and engage with parents and students, providing guidance on programmes, admissions, and pathways
• Identify and develop new international markets and recruitment channels
• Coordinate recruitment activities such as school visits, education fairs, roadshows, and online promotions
• Support admissions and marketing teams in achieving enrolment targets
• Monitor market trends and provide strategic recommendations to management

Requirements

• Minimum 5 years of working experience in the education industry
• Proven experience in overseas / international student recruitment, especially for language centres or international schools
• Familiar with agent management, overseas recruitment processes, and market development
• Strong communication and negotiation skills
• Ability to liaise effectively with agents, parents, students, and institutional partners
• Independent, proactive, and results-oriented
• Willing to travel overseas when required

Added Advantage

• Existing network of overseas education agents or partners
• Experience handling international student admissions and compliance matters
• Multilingual ability (English / Chinese / other languages)