Business Development Executive – Onshore

Global University Systems

. Represent a university or college brand in the student recruitment market .

Posted 11/2/2026full-timeUnited KingdomJuniorMid-Level💰 £30,000 - £32,000 per yearWebsite

Core Competencies

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates expertise in international student recruitment, including developing and training agents, generating revenue, and fostering client relationships. Proficient in communicating product developments and understanding education market trends.

Highest-signal resume keywords

International Student Recruitment ExperienceAgent Development and TrainingRevenue Generation and Opportunity IdentificationClient Relationship ManagementStrong Communication Skills

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Hard Skills

Client ResearchSales Process KnowledgeMarket Trend AnalysisPresentation PreparationBusiness Development

Soft Skills

NetworkingInterpersonal SkillsStrategic PlanningProblem SolvingTeam Collaboration

Certifications & Qualifications

Bachelor's Degree (UK Equivalent)

Industry Keywords

Higher EducationStudent RecruitmentAgency NetworkRegional Marketing ActivitiesEducation Market Trends

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Represent a university or college brand in the student recruitment market
Promote the represented university or college through marketing and business development methods
Network with agents and partners to generate interest among prospective students
Support prospective students in deciding to enrol with the represented university or college
Explore innovative ways to develop new revenue streams while maintaining proven methods of success
Develop and train potential agents on promoting the represented brand
Source agents through fairs, business trips, inquiries, referrals, and general searches
Generate new revenue from existing streams and accounts and identify new opportunities
Identify and support potential business partners and grow existing client relationships
Conduct client research and engage with key industry players
Communicate relevant product developments externally
Prepare, assist with, and deliver customer and agent presentations
Attend and host industry events
Travel as required

Requirements

What you’ll need

Minimum 2 years of experience in international student recruitment for Higher Education
Established relevant agency network
Solid understanding of industry trends and ability to inform strategic planning and forecasting
Experience developing and training potential agents
Experience sourcing agents through fairs, business trips, inquiries, referrals, and general searches
Experience generating new revenue from existing streams and accounts and identifying new opportunities
Proven track record of identifying and supporting potential business partners and growing existing client relationships
Experience performing client research and engaging with key industry players
Ability to communicate product developments, including admission, compliance, course requirements, and start-date changes
Experience preparing, assisting with, and delivering customer and agent presentations
General understanding of education market trends across private and public sectors and international student recruitment for the relevant region
Strong written, oral, email, telephone, and presentation communication skills
Proven sales ability and demonstrable knowledge of the sales process
Previous experience in international student recruitment
Sound understanding of regional marketing activities across different educational product types
Bachelor's degree (UK equivalent)

Benefits

Comp & perks

20 Days Annual Leave Plus 1 day per year capped at 25 days
Contributory Pension Scheme: 5% personal contribution and 3% company contribution
Season Ticket Loan
Eye Care Vouchers
Training & Development Opportunities, including FutureLearn short courses and Group-wide professional development programmes
Staff Discount Scheme via My Rewards Hub
Employee Assistance Programme
Refer a Friend Scheme for Staff Members
Tuition Support, including discounts and sponsorship opportunities at select GUS institutions