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Business Development Manager
Manchester
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Business Development Manager
📍 Location: Manchester, Greater Manchester, United Kingdom (Hybrid)
🏢 Industry: Education
💼 Work Setting: Hybrid
Are you passionate about building strategic partnerships, driving business growth, and expanding student engagement through innovative recruitment and business development initiatives? We are seeking an experienced Business Development Manager to identify new growth opportunities, build strong stakeholder relationships, and support the achievement of enrollment and revenue objectives. In this role, you will collaborate with internal teams and external partners to develop business strategies, maximize recruitment performance, and contribute to the organization's long-term success.
Key Responsibilities
Business Development & Partnership Management
- Identify, evaluate, and establish relationships with new business partners, recruitment agencies, educational institutions, and strategic stakeholders.
- Develop and maintain strong partnerships that support business growth and student recruitment objectives.
- Lead partnership development activities, including presentations, negotiations, and contract discussions.
- Expand the organization's market presence through targeted business development initiatives.
Student Recruitment & Enrollment Growth
- Support recruitment strategies designed to achieve enrollment targets across multiple intake periods.
- Collaborate closely with recruitment and program teams to maximize student acquisition and conversion.
- Monitor recruitment performance and implement improvement initiatives to enhance outcomes.
- Develop and execute plans that support sustainable growth and enrollment success.
Stakeholder Relationship Management
- Build and maintain strong relationships with partners, customers, and internal stakeholders.
- Act as a trusted point of contact for business partners, ensuring positive and productive collaborations.
- Facilitate regular meetings and engagement activities to strengthen partnerships and support business objectives.
- Deliver training, guidance, and support to partner organizations when required.
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Market Analysis & Business Strategy
- Conduct market research to identify emerging trends, new opportunities, and competitive insights.
- Analyze customer feedback and stakeholder input to improve services, products, and business performance.
- Provide recommendations that enhance market positioning and support organizational growth.
- Work with leadership teams to develop and implement effective business development strategies.
Financial & Performance Management
- Monitor partnership performance and contribute to achieving revenue and growth targets.
- Analyze business and financial data to identify opportunities for efficiency improvements and profitability enhancement.
- Prepare reports, forecasts, and performance updates for management and stakeholders.
- Support strategic planning through data-driven insights and recommendations.
Leadership & Team Support
- Provide guidance, coaching, and support to team members involved in business development activities.
- Contribute to knowledge sharing, training initiatives, and continuous improvement efforts.
- Foster a collaborative environment that encourages innovation, accountability, and results.
- Support cross-functional teams in achieving organizational objectives.
Compliance & Organizational Excellence
- Ensure business activities adhere to organizational policies, procedures, and ethical standards.
- Promote diversity, inclusion, sustainability, and responsible business practices.
- Support health, safety, and environmental initiatives within the workplace.
- Contribute to continuous improvement and organizational development programs.
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Required Qualifications
- Bachelor's degree in Business Administration, Marketing, Finance, Management, or a related field.
- Proven experience in Business Development, Partnership Management, Recruitment, Sales, or a related role.
- Strong experience developing and managing strategic partnerships.
- Demonstrated success achieving growth, revenue, or recruitment-related targets.
- Proficiency in Microsoft Office applications and business reporting tools.
- Willingness and ability to travel as business needs require.
Preferred Skills & Experience
- Strong understanding of business development, sales, and market expansion strategies.
- Experience conducting market research and competitive analysis.
- Ability to identify new business opportunities and build long-term strategic relationships.
- Strong analytical, planning, and problem-solving capabilities.
- Experience presenting proposals, negotiating agreements, and closing business opportunities.
- Knowledge of customer engagement and stakeholder management best practices.
- Experience working in fast-paced, target-driven environments.
What You'll Bring
- Excellent communication, presentation, and interpersonal skills.
- Strong negotiation and influencing abilities.
- Strategic thinking combined with a results-oriented mindset.
- Strong business acumen and commercial awareness.
- Ability to manage multiple priorities and meet ambitious targets.
- A proactive, adaptable, and relationship-focused approach.
- Strong attention to detail and commitment to delivering high-quality outcomes.
- Passion for building partnerships, driving growth, and creating long-term business value.
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Skills
Business Development
Partnership Management
Student Recruitment
Stakeholder Management
Market Analysis
Negotiation
Strategic Planning
Financial Reporting
Contract Discussion
Market Research
Sales Strategy
Customer Engagement
Presentation Skills
Commercial Awareness
Project Management
Performance Monitoring