Business Development Executive (Chinese-Speaking)

at  QUINTESSENTIAL EDUCATION CENTRE LLP

JOB DESCRIPTION

Quintessential is a premium education consultancy offering pre-tertiary academic programmes and university applications advisory for Ivy League and Oxbridge universities. Over the past 9 years, we have built a presence amongst Chinese students in Singapore and are launching into the next phase of explosive growth with a thriving demand from Chinese students.
We are looking for a dedicated and talented addition to our team to help us grow our brand in Singapore and beyond. You will be responsible for every facet of our consumer management and branding journey. From advertising, customer engagement, competitive analysis and service differentiation and prioritization, you will help shape the voice of our company and grow our consumer base. In this role, you’ll be involved with leading our business development and customer management strategy, conducting sales presentations, and closing deals to drive enrollment for our academic programs.
The ideal candidate will have a strong track record in sales, excellent communication and interpersonal skills, and a passion for education. The successful candidate will be able to work independently and as part of a team, and be comfortable working with high-level executives and decision-makers.

REQUIREMENTS:

• Competency in written and spoken Chinese as some Chinese clients will only speak Chinese
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills
• Strong ability to build and maintain relationships with clients
• Proven track record of meeting or exceeding sales targets
• Self-starter with the ability to work independently and as part of a team
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office and CRM systems

• Generate leads through marketing and networking on Chinese social media platforms
• Conduct sales presentations to potential Chinese clients, including online and in-person meetings
• Close deals to drive enrollment in our academic programs
• Maintain accurate records of sales activity and progress in our CRM system
• Collaborate with the marketing team to develop and implement effective sales strategies
• Attend industry events and trade shows to promote our services and build relationships with potential clients
• Coordinate with finance staff for customer invoicing and bookkeeping