Business Development Manager – International Student Recruitment

Global University Systems

Business Development Manager overseeing international student recruitment activities for Global University Systems. Collaborating with Company Directors to implement marketing and sales strategies across regions and agencies.

Posted 5/23/2026contractRemote • 🇮🇳 IndiaEntry LevelWebsite

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Oversee all student recruitment activities, business development activities, account management, and marketing events for B2B channels across the country or region you will manage.
Collaborate with Company Directors to develop B2B channels and implement marketing and sales strategies to promote international student recruitment for GUS.
Represent one of our universities or colleges located in either Europe, North America, or Asia.

Requirements

What you’ll need

You will have experience in international student recruitment for higher education.
You have an established and relevant agency network and solid relationships with key stakeholders within these agencies.
A solid understanding of industry trends is essential to inform the group’s strategic planning and forecasting.
You will have developed and trained education agents on how to promote the brand you represent.
You will have experience sourcing agents from fairs, business trips, enquiries, referrals, and general searches in line with business development responsibilities.
You will have experience generating new revenue from existing streams and accounts, as well as identifying new opportunities.
You will have a proven track record of assisting in identifying, supporting, and developing potential business partners and growing existing client relationships.
You will have experience performing client research, including (but not limited to) meeting and engaging with key players in the industry.
You will be a highly motivated individual who strives for success in all areas.
You are confident in delivering workshops and presentations, hosting conferences, and being in front of the camera.
Salesforce or database management experience.
We will consider applicants who have represented an institution directly (located anywhere within your region) or who have significant agency experience where they have managed a sub-network of agents.

Benefits

Comp & perks

Freelance contract

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Hard Skills & Tools

international student recruitmentbusiness developmentaccount managementmarketing strategiesclient researchrevenue generationstakeholder engagementeducation agent trainingnetwork development

Soft Skills

motivationpresentation skillscommunicationrelationship buildingstrategic planning