Classifications
Senior Business Development Manager
Department: Business Development
Location: Leeds (On-site)
Type of Contract: Permanent
Our Vision: Changing lives through education.
What We Do: The Business Development Department supports the business by identifying and creating new revenue opportunities, partnerships, and markets.
The role: To support the development of the GBS business, its people, processes, technologies, and data to ensure revenue targets are reached, service quality is maintained, and continually improved and operational efficiency maximised.
Please note, we are unable to offer sponsorship for this position.
Main Responsibilities
What the role involves:
- Identifying and creating partnership with new potential student recruitment agencies and other educational or training providers.
- Actively involved in assisting the team for achieving the student recruitment target for each intake.
- Developing and sustaining solid relationships with company stakeholders, recruiting partners and customers.
- Supporting the programme management team members to maximise the enrolment.
- Attending business meetings and providing training to new recruiting partners regularly.
- Analysing financial data and developing effective strategies to reduce business costs and increase company profits.
- Conducting market research to identify new business opportunities.
- Collaborating with company executives to determine the most viable, cost-effective approach to pursue new business opportunities.
- Meeting with potential partners to present company offerings and negotiate business deals.
Requirements
What Experience/Skills are required:
- Bachelor's degree in Business Management or Administration, Finance, Accounting, Marketing, or related field.
- Proven experience working as a Business Development Manager or similar related role within the higher education sector.
- Prior experience or building and maintaining relationships with student recruitment agencies.
- Flexibility and the ability to travel as required.
- The ability to work in a fast-paced environment.
- Excellent analytical, problem-solving and management skills.
- Exceptional negotiation and decision-making skills.
- Effective communication skills.
Other Information
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
What's unique about working for GBS is its strong people-focused approach and the immense trust it places in its employees. GBS promotes a culture of inclusiveness, ensuring everyone feels valued and heard. They strike a perfect balance between maintaining a healthy working environment and encouraging a hardworking, dedicated approach. This supportive atmosphere fosters both personal and professional growth, making it a truly exceptional place to work. The company's commitment to its employees' well-being and development sets it apart, creating a motivated and cohesive team dedicated to achieving excellence. — Ahad Shaikh (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.
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