Turkey: Business Development Manager for International Student Recruitment

Global University Systems (GUS); Fatih; On-site; TRY 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

Global University Systems (GUS) is seeking a Business Development Manager for International Student Recruitment to oversee recruitment activities and business development for B2B channels. Based in Istanbul, you will collaborate with Global Directors to implement marketing strategies for promoting international student recruitment.

The ideal candidate will have a strong network in the education sector, proven success in client management, and outstanding presentation skills. This is a home-based position with travel required.

Qualifications

• Proven track record in student recruitment for Higher Education.
• Strong relationships with key stakeholders.
• Ability to generate new revenue and identify opportunities.

Responsibilities

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

Skills

Experience with international student recruitment

Established agency network

Understanding of industry trends

Client relationship management

Workshop and presentation skills

Tools

Salesforce

Database management

Job description

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 the Global 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.

Requirements

• You should have experience with international student recruitment for Higher Education.
• You should have an established and relevant agency network and solid relationships with key stakeholders in these agencies.
• A solid understanding of industry trends is essential to inform the group on strategic planning and forecasting.
• You will have to develop and train education agents on how to promote the brand you represent.
• You should have experience sourcing agents from fairs, business trips, enquiries, referrals, in general searches in line with business development responsibilities.
• You should have experience in generating new revenue from existing streams and accounts as well as identifying new opportunities.
• You should have a proven track record of identifying and supporting potential business partners and growing existing client relationships.
• You should have experience performing client research including (but not limited to) meeting/engaging with key players in the industry.
• You should be a highly motivated character who strives for success in all areas.
• You should be confident in your delivery of workshops, presentations, holding 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 in the world) or with significant agency experience where you have managed a sub network of agents.

Location

The position is home based with travel (cost for travel is covered). Ideally you will be Istanbul, Turkey and should be able to travel with ease. This is because your main marketing and agent activities will be held in this area.

Reporting Lines

This position reports to the Global Director and will directly represent the university / college brand.

Other information

Please note this position is only available on our Consultancy agreement.

Equal Opportunity Statement

GUS is an equal opportunities employer and positively encourages applications from suitably qualified and eligible candidates regardless of sex, race, disability, age, sexual orientation, or religion or belief.