Specialist - Business Development

AICPA; Petaling Jaya; On-site; MYR 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading professional association in Petaling Jaya seeks a Business Development Officer to improve student recruitment and support retention activities. The ideal candidate will have a degree in Business Administration or Marketing and 3-5 years of experience in business development and marketing within the education sector. The role requires excellent English communication skills and offers a flexible work environment with comprehensive employee benefits.

Benefits

Healthcare

Retirement benefits

Flexible leave options

Employee assistance program

Qualifications

• Minimum 3-5 years working experience in Business Development, Marketing or Event Management.
• Experience in the education industry or professional bodies.
• Sales background and project/event management experience.

Responsibilities

• Build student recruitment activities to achieve revenue and student goals.
• Establish relationships with universities, tuition providers, and employers.
• Provide support in developing strategy to meet targets.

Skills

Business Development

Marketing

Event Management

Communication

Sales

Project Management

Fluent English

Education

Diploma or degree in Business Administration, Marketing or equivalent

Job description

About the Role:

You will Improve revenue using the Association's products and offerings in the region. You'll be in charge of recruitment of new students from general public (walk-ins), employers, resellers and Higher Education Institutions (HEIs) in Malaysia and support students with progression activities ensuring retention of students. You will report to a Lead Manager in the Student or Member Services team.

You Will:

• Build student recruitment activities to achieve revenue, student numbers and Goals for the region.
• Establish good working relationships with the partner universities, tuition providers and employers.
• Help identify new businesses and market intelligence for market growth.
• Provide relevant inputs to Manager/ Country Manager in developing the strategy to meet the set targets.
• Work with the Member Services Department for student conversion to new members.
• Provide administrative support in preparing costing, business proposals, partners profile and post sales activities.
• Provide information and for reporting and business solutions.
• Perform other relevant projects or tasks and any other relevant responsibilities.
• Display the Association behaviors.

You Have:

• Diploma or degree in Business Administration, Marketing or any equivalent field.
• At least 3- 5 years working experience in Business Development, Marketing or Event Management.
• Excellent command of English
• Experience in education industry or professional bodies.
• Sales background
• Project and event management experience.
• Experience establishing communication and engagement with prospects

How We Support You:

We provide flexibility to help you achieve a good work-life balance. You'll be part of a global, diverse team who foster an environment of inclusion and belonging where you are valued for who you are and where you come from.

We offer benefit options in and out of the workplace, including healthcare, retirement, annual leave, parental leave, an employee assistance program. We care about our employees' welfare and focus our benefits package on the benefits which support your wellbeing. We also recognize that everyone has different priorities, so in addition to our core benefits to support your health we offer flexible options for you to choose benefits that are right for you, your family and your lifestyle.

We believe in non-stop learning and are committed to investing in learning opportunities that help you reach your full potential and support your continued development.

About Us:

At The Association, a Great Place to Work-Certified company, we are transforming the accounting and finance profession. We are future-focused, empowering the world's most accomplished accountants to stay relevant, meet today's demands, and prepare for tomorrow's challenges through quality education, resources, and training.

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