Business Development manager

Job description

1. Ownership of Student Journey: Manage a portfolio of students, including onboarding, detailed counseling, regular follow-ups, and ensuring their overall success. 2. Expert Guidance: Build a deep understanding of university admissions processes, intake cycles, and eligibility requirements, including exams like GRE, GMAT, IELTS, and TOEFL. 3. Relationship Management: Establish and maintain trusted relationships with students as their dedicated coach for all admission-related guidance. 4.Application Progress Tracking: Regularly review and track the progress of student applications to identify and resolve bottlenecks. 5. Post-Offer Coordination: Execute post-offer processes, collaborating with the Visa team and international offices to ensure timely outcomes. 6. Sales Strategy Execution: Implement effective sales strategies and consistently meet target numbers during intake cycles. What You Bring: 1. A graduate/MBA degree in business, management, psychology, or a related field. 2. 1 to 5 years of experience (experience in ed-tech is a plus). 3. Strong sales and negotiation skills with a student-first mindset. 4. Exceptional research abilities. 5. Excellent verbal and written communication skills, with the ability to present, persuade, and guide effectively. 6. Strong multitasking and project management skills, capable of working under tight deadlines. What We Offer: 1. Industry-leading perks and benefits. 2. A phenomenal work environment with massive ownership and growth opportunities. 3. A young, enthusiastic team across tech, marketing, PR, editorial, social media, and events. 4. A fast-paced, fail-fast culture with quick iterations and deployments. 5. Opportunities to work on cutting-edge technologies and lead teams in the future. 6. Access to a world-class mentorship network. 7. The chance to make a direct and meaningful impact on students making life-changing decisions about their higher education abroad. Note: This is a full-time, office-based role with a six-day work week.