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Aptitude Recruitment work with employers of choice across the Higher Education Sector. We are currently looking to support a market leading and fast growing Higher Education provider in adding to their ever-growing team. Due to continuous growth, they are looking for a Business Development Manager.

This is an exciting opportunity to develop your career within a unique and rewarding environment. There are a wealth of resources available and the progression opportunities are endless.

Main duties and responsibilities:

· 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.

· Analysing customer feedback data to determine whether customers are satisfied with company products and services.

· Supporting the programme management team members to maximise the enrolment.

· Attending business meetings and providing training to new recruiting partners regularly.

· Recruiting, training, and guiding business development staff.

· Providing insight into product development and competitive positioning.

· Analysing financial data and developing effective strategies to reduce business costs and increase company profits.

· Assisting the team for achieving the student recruitment target for each intake.

· Supporting the team members to maximise the enrolment.

· 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.

Experience 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 role.

· Proficiency in all Microsoft Office applications.

· The ability to travel as needed.

· 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.

· Strong business acumen.

If you feel this is the right role for you, please apply online and one of the team at Aptitude Recruitment will be in touch