Business Development Manager – Agency Partnerships

2 months ago


UK, UK, United Kingdom Oxford Royale Full time

We are seeking a B2B Business Development Manager (BDM) with extensive experience in building and nurturing partnerships with education agents across the EMEA region. The ideal candidate will have a robust network of contacts with global agencies and a proven track record in international student recruitment. This role is pivotal in expanding our presence in international schools and leveraging relationships with education agents to drive student enrolment to our campuses in the UK and US.


Key Responsibilities:


  • Strategic Relationship Building: Develop and sustain strong relationships with education agents and international schools across the EMEA region. Focus on fostering partnerships that generate group and individual student bookings.
  • Market Expansion: Work closely with the Sales and Marketing Director to identify growth markets, crafting and executing a B2B recruitment strategy tailored for schools and agents.
  • Networking and Engagement: Enhance the agent network by cultivating key partnerships, ensuring sales targets are consistently met. Plan and coordinate international visits to schools and agents, and identify key recruitment fairs and webinars to maximize engagement.
  • Communication and Support: Serve as the primary contact for agents and partners, providing timely and accurate information on our programs. Respond to inquiries with professionalism, maintain detailed records in our CRM system, and support the Admissions Team as needed.
  • Content and Materials Development: Generate customized materials for group bookings and partners.



Essential Qualifications/Skills:

  • Significant demonstrable success in a similar role within the education or summer school sector, with a strong network of global agency contacts.
  • Proven relationship management skills, with a talent for building effective partnerships with external sales partners.
  • Exceptional written and verbal communication skills, with strong presentation abilities to inspire students and partners.
  • Strong organizational skills with the ability to manage multiple projects and meet deadlines.



Position Details

  • Hours: 40 hours per week, Monday to Friday (9:00 AM to 5:30 PM). Weekend and out-of-hours work may be required.
  • Role: Permanent
  • Location: Based at our Oxford office (OX4), with hybrid working options available upon agreement with HR.
  • Holiday Entitlement: 32 days of annual leave, inclusive of bank holidays.
  • Reporting: Directly to the Sales and Marketing Director.



More About Oxford Royale

Our unique educational model is all about partnership. Every student has unique skills, strengths, and dreams – our role is to mentor and guide them, to introduce and explore new concepts, and to help them realise their true potential.

Oxford Royale was founded nearly 20 years ago, with a vision to offer young people a broader and richer learning experience, and to drive their success in paths that they may not even have considered. Over the last 18 years, Oxford Royale has welcomed more than 25,000 students from over 170 nations and has become a three-time winner of the Queen’s Award for Enterprise, and a five-time winner of the BETA Award for best educational product.

Students can choose from over 30 courses, all designed to help them gain confidence, experience, and a competitive edge. They can experience life in an Oxford or Cambridge University college or on campus at Ivy League institution. They visit some of the most heritage-rich locations in the United Kingdom and the United States of America, taste a degree in medicine, build robots, or explore philosophy, whilst always working with peers from around the globe.

We have built an outstanding, talented team of sales executives, admissions executives, teachers, counsellors, and operations managers, who all share our vision to inspire young people to reach their potential. Over many years, our approach has been proven to motivate young people to achieve more than they ever believed possible. If you share our passion, apply to join the team


Visit our website to find out more about Oxford Royale.



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