Business Development Officer at GEDU CAREERS

Leeds, England, United Kingdom -

Full Time

Start Date

Immediate

Expiry Date

15 Apr, 26

Salary

35000.0

Posted On

15 Jan, 26

Experience

2 year(s) or above

Remote Job

Yes

Telecommute

Yes

Sponsor Visa

Skills

Business Development, Sales, Negotiation, Persuasive Skills, Microsoft Office, Communication Skills, Customer Relationship Management, Market Research, Stakeholder Engagement, Adaptability, Detail-Oriented, Team Support, Data Analysis, Partnership Development, Customer Feedback Analysis, Business Acumen

Industry

education

Description

Department: Business Development Location: Leeds, West Yorkshire Type of Contract: Permanent Working Pattern: Full Time - 40hrs Per Week Salary Information: £30,000-£35,000pa & Discretionary annual bonus GBS is a higher education provider offering a range of sector-relevant courses across ten campuses in London, Birmingham, Leeds and Manchester. Working in partnership with several of the UK’s leading higher education providers, we deliver vocational, undergraduate and postgraduate programmes in finance, accounting, business, construction, tourism, healthcare, and more. Our Vision: Changing lives through education. The role: Reporting to the Business Development Manager, The Business Development Officer will support the GBS Business Development Team. They will develop and maintain excellent relationships with stakeholders as well as identify new partnerships with student recruitment agencies. Please note, we are unable to offer sponsorship for this position. What the role involves: Developing and sustaining solid relationships with company stakeholders and customers. Identifying and creating partnership with new potential student recruitment agencies or partners. Supporting the programme management team members to maximise the enrolment. Actively involved in assisting the team for achieving the student recruitment target for each intake. Analysing customer feedback data to determine whether customers are satisfied with company products and services. Providing insight into product development and competitive positioning. Attending business meetings and providing training to new recruiting partners regularly. Conducting market research to identify new business opportunities. Ability to get actively involved in internal events for brand marketing What Experience/Skills are required: Essential: Demonstrable experience working as a Business Development Officer or in a similar role within the educational sector. Good sales, negotiation and persuasive skills and an excellent people person Proficiency in all Microsoft Office applications. The ability to travel as needed in the role. The ability to work in a fast-paced environment. Effective communication skills at all levels and the ability to deal with people at all levels. Good business acumen. Accuracy and detail-oriented. Ability to be adaptable and flexible as required. Desirable: Bachelor’s degree in Business Management or Administration, Marketing, Finance or a related field. What We Offer: 25 days annual leave, plus 8 public holidays 1-day extra leave per year of service, up to a maximum of 5 days Workplace pension scheme Tuition reimbursement for career development courses Flexible Benefits: Cycle to Work, Workplace Nursery, Techscheme and much more Perks@Work discounts platform, wellbeing centre and much more Reward and recognition programme £500 award employee referral scheme Discretionary annual performance bonus GBS supported my development by enrolling me in an external Leadership and Management course, which equipped me with the tools to drive my team towards continued growth and success. Before joining GBS, I did not envision myself as a manager, but I have now found my passion in leadership. — Ebony Bates (Professional Services Employee) GBS is committed to equality, diversity and inclusion and providing a workplace free from discrimination or harassment. We welcome applications from all backgrounds and communities. We take our core values seriously and work hard to create an environment where everyone feels welcomed. GEDU Global Education is a dynamic and innovative group of education providers. Across our institutions, programmes are designed to have a direct impact on the lives of our students, apprentices and trainees; to equip them with the skills, knowledge and experience necessary for success in their chosen field.

Responsibilities

The Business Development Officer will develop and maintain relationships with stakeholders and identify new partnerships with student recruitment agencies. They will also assist the team in achieving student recruitment targets and analyze customer feedback.