Business Development Manager (BDM) - Lahore

iae GLOBAL Pakistan; Lahore; On-site; PKR 1,000,000 - 1,500,000; Full time

Job summary

iae GLOBAL Pakistan, a professional international education advisory firm, seeks a Business Development Manager in Lahore to expand institutional partnerships and drive student recruitment growth while promoting advisory services.

This full-time, on-site role is based in Lahore, Punjab, Pakistan and involves identifying new business opportunities and maintaining relationships with universities and local partners.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Business, Marketing, or related field.
• Experience in partnership development and client engagement.
• Strong communication, presentation, and negotiation skills.
• Ability to plan sales strategies and conduct market research.
• Familiarity with international education systems is a plus.
• Fresh graduates invited to apply; knowledge of Student Recruitment Industry is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Expand and manage institutional partnerships and recruitment initiatives.
• Promote iae GLOBAL Pakistan’s advisory services.
• Identify new business opportunities and attend events.
• Prepare proposals, negotiate agreements, and track performance.
• Coordinate with counseling and marketing teams for outreach plans.
• Provide market feedback to support strategic decisions.

Skills

Business development

Relationship management

Sales planning

Market research

Communication

Negotiation

Time management

CRM familiarity

Teamwork

Education

Bachelor's degree in Business/Marketing

Tools

CRM software

MS Office

Job description

iae GLOBAL Pakistan is a professional international education advisory firm established in 1992, with over three decades of experience guiding students and families through structured global education pathways. The organization focuses on profile evaluation, visa strategy, and outcome-based guidance rather than simple application processing. Its advisory approach combines academic assessment, country and visa policy analysis, financial planning, and long-term employability strategy. iae GLOBAL Pakistan partners with recognized universities across the UK, Australia, Canada, New Zealand, Europe, and other leading destinations, emphasizing transparency, compliance, and responsible advice. With offices in Islamabad and Lahore, the firm delivers ethical, evidence-based counseling to students and institutional partners from diverse backgrounds.

Role Description:

The Business Development Manager (BDM) – Lahore will be responsible for expanding and managing institutional partnerships, driving growth in student recruitment, and promoting iae GLOBAL Pakistan’s advisory services. This full-time, on-site role is based in Lahore, Punjab, Pakistan and involves identifying new business opportunities, maintaining relationships with universities and local partners, and representing the company at events, seminars, and meetings. The BDM will collaborate with counseling and marketing teams to develop outreach plans, track performance metrics, and ensure alignment with compliance and quality standards. The role includes preparing proposals, negotiating agreements, and providing regular market feedback to support strategic decision-making.

Qualifications:

• Strong business development and relationship management skills, with experience in partnership building and client engagement.
• Proficiency in sales planning, market research, and opportunity identification within education or related service sectors.
• Excellent communication, presentation, and negotiation skills, with the ability to engage diverse stakeholders professionally.
• Solid organizational and time management abilities, including handling multiple projects and meeting defined targets.
• Familiarity with international education systems, student recruitment processes, and visa or compliance considerations is highly advantageous.
• Bachelor’s degree in Business, Marketing, or a related field; a master’s degree is a plus.
• Comfort using CRM tools, productivity software, and digital communication platforms for reporting and collaboration.
• Demonstrated ethical judgment, commitment to transparent practices, and the ability to work effectively in a team-oriented environment.
• All in all we need a go-getter with a can do attitude. We encourage that f resh graudates apply for this position. Though experience in Student Recruitment Industry would be a plus.