Business Development Manager at Bookworm Education Services Limited

Bookworm Education Services Limited is an educational consulting startup with a mission to improve society through education. We accomplish this by providing access to quality higher education in overseas countries and ensuring that it is affordable for people from African and developing countries. We do this by connecting you to the best universities and scholarships in the world!.

We are recruiting to fill the position below:

Job Title: Business Development Manager

Location: Gudu, Abuja (FCT)
Employment Type: Full Time

Job Description

• This is an entry level management role. The role is for an individual who has strong experience in an education or business consulting setting, a solid sales background, the ability to communicate confidently, build rapport, and also be ambitious, creative, driven, innovative, and able to identify opportunities and take initiative.
• To be successful, the individual will need to have demonstrated sales experience to handle objections and overturn them via superior negotiation skills and closing techniques.
• This is an opportunity to strengthen your experience, learn, and grow with a goal-driven organization.

Duties and Responsibilities

• Assist international students with finding, processing, and securing admissions and scholarships for their undergraduate and graduate studies.
• Identify opportunities, develop plans, and initiate alliances that will strengthen the brand, improve opportunities available to students, and enhance student recruitment, retention, and success.
• Organize and facilitate events and workshops both virtually and in person.
• Work with the Creative Designer to create content for promotional videos, materials, training, and social media posts to promote the organization’s services and achievements to prospective clients and partners.
• Handle grievances to preserve the company’s reputation; be a good ambassador of the brand.
• Assist in the organization’s growth and identify potential partners that are aligned with our mission and foster relationships with key stakeholders.
• Ensure constant communication with enquirers to increase the conversion rate.
• Edit and proofread application documents such as CVs, personal statements, and video scripts.
• Carry out mock interviews with immediate feedback to prepare students for their student visas, MBA interviews, and scholarship interviews.
• Attend and make presentations on studying abroad and writing services at educational fairs, information sessions, and webinars.

Required Skills and Competencies

• Bachelor's Degree in a relevant field with a minimum of 3 years related experience.
• Excellent interpersonal relationship skills - verbal and written communication skills and English Proficiency used to drive sales.
• Professional discretion and confidentiality
• Flexible and able to adjust to changes
• Expert problem-solving and decision-making skills with the ability to multitask
• Great research skills and a proactive approach to their work and responsibilities
• Experience and knowledge of social media marketing and platforms
• A sales or marketing experience is an asset
• Have a solid understanding of industry trends to inform strategic planning and forecasting.
• Outstanding coaching and client-facing skills
• Aptitude for prioritizing tasks with attention to detail to ensure information accuracy
• Advanced MS Office (Word, Excel, PowerPoint) and tech-savvy
• Excellent analytical thinking and the ability to use logic to solve work-related issues
• Exceptional leadership qualities, organizational and time management skills

Salary
N80,000 - N150,000 monthly

Benefits:

• Competitive wage compensation with bonuses linked to successful results and partnerships.
• Working in an entrepreneurial, fun, and result-oriented environment where work-life balance is encouraged.
• A dynamic role with exposure to a wide variety of stakeholders and traveling opportunities
• Various opportunities for formal training and personal development.
• A chance to work in a supportive environment with opportunities to grow your responsibilities and career as we grow.

How to Apply
Interested and qualified candidates should send their CV and cover letter to: [email protected] and copy: [email protected] using the Job Title as the subject of the mail

Application Deadline  14th July, 2024.