UNIVIVE is seeking a highly motivated and experienced Business Development Manager in Delhi, India. The ideal candidate will play a key role in expanding our recruitment footprint, building partnerships with educational institutions, and contributing to UNIVIVE's growth in the international education sector. This position requires strategic thinking, excellent communication, and a strong understanding of global student recruitment processes.
Key Responsibilities:
Strategic Planning and Vision:
- Develop and implement a comprehensive strategic plan to increase UNIVIVE’s presence in international student recruitment.
- Analyse global education trends and competitor activities to identify new market opportunities and adjust recruitment strategies accordingly.
- Continuously innovate and refine recruitment approaches to maintain UNIVIVE’s competitive position in the market.
Partnership Development:
- Identify, develop, and nurture strategic partnerships with universities, educational institutions, and recruitment agencies both locally and internationally.
- Manage partnership agreements, ensuring alignment with UNIVIVE’s goals and compliance requirements, while monitoring their success and effectiveness.
- Expand UNIVIVE’s B2B partnerships with educational agents and institutions, fostering solid networks for student recruitment.
Sales and Marketing:
- Design and execute sales and marketing strategies to promote UNIVIVE’s services and offerings to educational institutions, partners, and prospective students.
- Represent UNIVIVE at key industry events, educational fairs, and seminars to promote student recruitment and build brand awareness.
- Develop engaging marketing materials and presentations tailored to prospective students and partners.
Student Recruitment:
- Lead international student recruitment campaigns through digital marketing, direct outreach, and participation in relevant industry events.
- Implement CRM systems to manage and track prospective student inquiries,
optimising the conversion process from initial contact to enrolment.
- Work collaboratively with recruitment teams to ensure effective and targeted recruitment efforts.
Collaboration:
- Collaborate closely with admissions and academic teams to streamline the application and enrolment process for international students.
- Ensure smooth coordination between departments to create a seamless experience for both students and partners.
Reporting, Analytics, and Operational Excellence:
- Develop and maintain reporting frameworks to track recruitment efforts, partnership performance, and market trends, leveraging data analytics for strategic insights.
- Provide regular updates and reports to senior management on recruitment progress, key performance indicators, and partnership outcomes.
- Manage agent accounts and produce performance reports to ensure alignment with recruitment objectives and goals.
- Facilitate training sessions, workshops, and mock interviews for prospective students to enhance their application success rates.
Qualifications and Requirements:
- Bachelor’s degree in business administration, marketing, education, or a related field (master’s degree preferred).
- Minimum of 3 years of experience in international student recruitment, with a strong track record of meeting or exceeding recruitment targets.
- In-depth knowledge of global higher education systems, admissions processes, and student visa regulations.
- Excellent communication, negotiation, and interpersonal skills with the ability to establish and maintain strong relationships with diverse stakeholders.
- Proven ability to develop and implement effective recruitment strategies to attract students from multiple regions.
- Results-driven, with a focus on achieving measurable outcomes and increasing student enrolments.
- Ability to work both independently and collaboratively in a fast-paced environment.
- Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite and CRM systems; experience with student recruitment platforms is a plus.
- Willingness to travel as needed for recruitment events, partner meetings, and other business activities.
📌 Business Development Manager (Delhi)
🏢 Univive
📍 Delhi