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    Business Development Manager for International Student Recruitment

    Global University Systems (GUS)

    Egypt
    Remote
    Agency
    Hybrid
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    Work Type

    Remote

    Vertical

    Agency

    Source

    himalayas

    About this role

    About Global University Systems (GUS)

    Global University Systems is an international education group that empowers students to transform their lives through education. We believe education drives careers, lives, and society forward, enabling a brighter future for all. Our network of 30 institutions offers the broadest range of industry-relevant skills through inclusive, accessible, and digital-first learning.

    We currently educate around 122,000 students on campuses worldwide and have 20M+ unique subscribers to our courses.

    Our global ecosystem powers accessible digital learning and academic achievement.PositionThe Business Development Manager for International Student Recruitment will oversee all student recruitment activities, business development activities, account management, and marketing events for B2B channels across the country or region you will manage.

    You will collaborate with Company Directors to develop B2B channels and implement marketing and sales strategies to promote international student recruitment for GUS. You will be representing one of our universities or colleges located in either Europe, North America, or Asia.

    RequirementsEssential Criteria You will have experience in international student recruitment for higher education.• You have an established and relevant agency network and solid relationships with key stakeholders within these agencies.• A solid understanding of industry trends is essential to inform the group’s strategic planning and forecasting.• You will have developed and trained education agents on how to promote the brand you represent.• You will have experience sourcing agents from fairs, business trips, enquiries, referrals, and general searches in line with business development

    responsibilities.• You will have experience generating new revenue from existing streams and accounts, as well as identifying new opportunities.• You will have a proven track record of assisting in identifying, supporting, and developing potential busines

    Selling Motion

    Prospecting

    Channel / Partner

    Sell through partners, resellers, or alliances

    Buyer Persona

    C-Suite

    Selling to executive decision-makers

    Requirements at a Glance

    Bachelor's Degree·Required
    Account Management·Required skill

    Typical Day — Sales Rep

    Stakeholder meetings3–5/week
    Proposals & business cases1–2/week
    Pipeline managementDaily

    Estimates based on role type and selling motion — actual may vary by company.

    Agency — Interview Intel

    Typical Sales Cycle

    14–45 days (project-based) · 30–90 days (retainer)

    Common Buyer Objections

    • "We tried an agency before and it didn't work"
    • "Can we start with a smaller engagement?"
    • "How do you measure success / ROI?"
    • "We have an internal team for this"

    Key Industry Metrics

    Monthly Recurring Revenue from RetainersClient Retention RateRevenue Per EmployeeProject Margin %Proposal Win RateNPS / Client Satisfaction

    Hot Topics to Reference

    • • AI threatening traditional agency services
    • • Productized service models
    • • Niche vs full-service positioning
    • • Performance-based pricing demand

    Use these insights to speak the buyer's language in interviews.

    Tags

    Business-Development-Manager
    International-Student-Recruitment
    Education-Recruiting
    Student-Recruitment-Specialist
    Regional-Sales-Manager
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    Research Global University Systems (GUS)'s product, recent news, and key competitors
    Prepare 2-3 specific deal stories with quantifiable outcomes
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    Review the job description and map your experience to each requirement
    Role Insights

    This leadership position involves both strategic planning and hands-on coaching of the sales team.

    Commission structures in agencies may include ongoing retainers alongside one-time fees.

    Remote positions in sales offer flexibility but require strong self-discipline and proactive communication with distributed teams.

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