Business Development Manager
Student Counseling Network (Pvt) Ltd.
PKR 150,000 • Published Date: • Islamabad, Pakistan (On-Site)
Description
Student Counseling Network (Pvt) Ltd. seeks an experienced and results-driven Business Development Manager with over five years of experience in the study abroad, visa consultancy, international education, English proficiency examinations, and language training sectors. The successful candidate will lead a team of 10 persons and play a pivotal role in expanding the organization's market presence by initiating and maintaining strategic partnerships and generating new business opportunities. This role demands strong leadership, excellent negotiation skills, and a deep understanding of the education and visa consultancy landscape to drive organizational growth. The Business Development Manager will be responsible for crafting and executing comprehensive strategies that align with company goals, developing robust relationships with students, parents, institutions, and other stakeholders, and managing complex partnership networks. This role involves regular market analysis to identify emerging opportunities and threats, coordinating cross-functional teams to ensure seamless service delivery, and representing the company at various industry events. The ideal candidate combines a strategic mindset with hands-on execution skills and demonstrates superior communication and interpersonal abilities to achieve and exceed business targets.
Responsibilities
- Develop and implement effective sales strategies to achieve business growth and revenue goals in the study abroad, visa consultancy, and international education markets.
- Identify, pursue, and develop new business opportunities and partnerships with universities, colleges, schools, agents, and corporate clients.
- Generate high-quality leads through various channels, converting prospects into successful business relationships.
- Build and nurture strong, lasting relationships with students, parents, educational institutions, corporate organizations, and other key stakeholders.
- Lead and manage a team of 10 professionals, providing guidance, support, and performance evaluations to achieve department objectives.
- Plan and coordinate marketing activities, seminars, workshops, and outreach programs to promote services and increase market visibility.
- Monitor and analyze market trends, competitor strategies, and emerging opportunities to inform business development approaches.
- Prepare, deliver, and present compelling business proposals, partnership plans, quotations, and presentations to potential clients and partners.
- Collaborate closely with admissions, visa, marketing, examination, and academic departments to ensure smooth client onboarding and service delivery.
- Maintain accurate and up-to-date records of leads, client interactions, partnerships, sales activities, and overall business development performance.
- Represent the organization professionally at trade shows, education fairs, exhibitions, seminars, and conferences to build brand awareness and network.
- Demonstrate strong leadership and team-management skills to foster a productive and motivated team environment.
- Apply excellent negotiation and problem-solving skills to manage client relations and resolve issues promptly.
- Utilize CRM and business management tools proficiently to track progress and manage opportunities efficiently.
- Work independently and take ownership of business development processes to meet and exceed organizational goals.
Experience
5 Years
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Required Skills
- Sales Strategy
- Lead Generation
- Customer Relationship Management
- Negotiation
- Partnership Development
- Team Leadership
- English Communication
Nice to Have Skills
- Market Analysis
- Presentation Skills
- Project Management
- Customer Service
- CRM Software