International Business Development Manager

at  Waikato Institute of Technology

ACCOUNT MANAGERS

Mō Tēnei Tūranga Mahi | About the Role
Working in the busy International Centre you’ll play a pivotal role in generating international revenues for Wintec through the delivery of short courses and consultancy services. A core part of the role will be to lead an international business development sales team. You and the team will manage key accounts, contracts and sales opportunities with international partners, industry and Government agencies.

The International Business Development Manager is based in our Business Division Hamilton | Te Pūkenga and will be responsible for:

• Strategy and planning for international business development.
• Generating leads, following through with opportunities, proactively selling Wintec’s products and services, negotiating contracts and bringing in international revenue.
• Managing key accounts, contracts and sales opportunities with international partners, industry and government agencies

He kōrero mōu| About you

To be successful in this role you will have:

• Significant experience in developing relationships offshore, preparing bids and managing projects from inception to completion.
• Enthusiastic and self-motivated with highly developed interpersonal and cross-cultural communication skills.
• Degree in any discipline and a minimum of 7 years’ experience in international business development roles, preferably within tertiary education.

As an inclusive and supportive employer, we value diversity and want to encourage anyone interested to apply, regardless of whether you tick all the boxes or not.
We know that people from underrepresented groups and women in particular don’t apply for roles if they’re not a 100% match, but we’re not looking for perfection, we’re looking for potential.
We want to see the real you in your application, and welcome the real you on board if you come and work with us. Skills are gained across many areas of life, not just in formal employment. If you can demonstrate the skills listed in the ad, but the experience was gained through whānau life, community or mahi aroha (volunteering) we encourage you to apply and share your story with us in your Cover Letter.
For more information please view the Position Description below.
Mō Mātou | About us
Wintec is a business division of Te Pūkenga, a vibrant and progressive tertiary institute with regional campus locations in Hamilton.
Wintec | Te Pūkenga is committed to giving effect to Te Tiriti o Waitangi and delivering services in a manner that responds to the needs of Māori learners and their whānau, as well as the aspirations of iwi and Māori communities throughout our region (including Māori employers). To deliver effectively on this commitment, we recognise the need for a culturally competent and confident workforce vertically and horizontally across our organisation.
Me pēhea te tono | How to apply
As a responsible employer and education provider, Wintec | Te Pūkenga is committed to the protection of children and vulnerable persons and applies relevant policy and practice to meet this commitment. Applicants for this position should have NZ residency or a valid NZ work visa and will be required to undergo pre-employment checks; Successful candidates will be required to undergo relevant vetting and employment checks.
If this exciting and rewarding role sounds like your next career move then we encourage you to apply prior to 16 May 2024. We will be assessing all applications as we receive them and if we find that your application is one we wish to discuss further with you, we may contact you before the closing date of this advertisement.
To apply please submit your CV and Cover Letter alongside your online application.

The International Business Development Manager is based in our Business Division Hamilton | Te Pūkenga and will be responsible for:

• Strategy and planning for international business development.
• Generating leads, following through with opportunities, proactively selling Wintec’s products and services, negotiating contracts and bringing in international revenue.
• Managing key accounts, contracts and sales opportunities with international partners, industry and government agencie

To be successful in this role you will have:

• Significant experience in developing relationships offshore, preparing bids and managing projects from inception to completion.
• Enthusiastic and self-motivated with highly developed interpersonal and cross-cultural communication skills.
• Degree in any discipline and a minimum of 7 years’ experience in international business development roles, preferably within tertiary education