Business Development Assistant- 2 Months

This is a remote position.

Duration: 2 Months (August - September 2024)

Reporting To: Director of Marketing and PR

Purpose: The Business Development Assistant will support in achieving its business development goals. This includes engaging with potential clients, coordinating follow-ups, managing communications, assisting high-level executives, and supporting the recruitment process for our degree programs. The primary objective is to secure 30 paid candidates by the end of September 2024.

Key Responsibilities:

1. Email Communication:

o Send at least 50 emails per day (250 per week) to potential clients.

o Follow up on emails to ensure responses.

o Ask for referrals and identify suitable candidates for our degree programs.

2. Coordination and Follow-up:

o Coordinate and follow up on communications with potential clients.

o Track responses and update the CRM system accordingly.

o Ensure timely follow-ups to maintain engagement with potential clients.

3. Payment Follow-up:

o Follow up on pending payments with clients.

o Ensure all payments are processed and recorded accurately.

4. Invitation and Nomination Letters:

o Draft and send invitation letters for VISA applications.

o Draft and send nomination letters to potential candidates.

5. Executive Assistance:

o Assist high-level executives with questions related to our degree programs.

o Provide support in managing inquiries and applications.

6. Application Review:

o Review applications to ensure they meet the criteria for our degree programs.

o Ensure the quality of the applications is maintained.

o Check references and verify information provided in online applications.

Deliverables:

1. Weekly Email Outreach:

o A minimum of 250 emails sent to potential clients each week.

o Weekly report on email outreach, including responses and follow-ups.

2. Payment Tracking:

o Regular updates on payment follow-ups and status.

3. Letters:

o Invitation letters for VISA applications sent as needed.

o Nomination letters sent to potential candidates.

4. Application Review:

o Detailed reviews of applications to ensure they meet program criteria.

o Reference checks and verification of information in online applications.

5. Executive Support:

o Timely assistance provided to executives with program-related inquiries.

Weekly Goals:

· Week 1:

o Send 250 emails to potential clients.

o Follow up on at least 50% of the sent emails.

o Draft and send 5 invitation letters for VISA applications.

o Review 10 applications for degree programs, including checking references and verifying online application information.

· Week 2:

o Continue email outreach with 250 new emails.

o Follow up on remaining emails from Week 1.

o Send 5 nomination letters to potential candidates.

o Review an additional 10 applications for degree programs, including reference checks and verification.

· Week 3:

o Maintain email outreach with another 250 emails.

o Track and follow up on payments.

o Draft and send 5 more invitation letters for VISA applications.

o Review 10 more applications for degree programs, including reference checks and verification.

· Week 4:

o Keep up email outreach, sending another 250 emails.

o Follow up on all pending communications.

o Send another 5 nomination letters to potential candidates.

o Review 10 additional applications for degree programs, including reference checks and verification.

· Week 5:

o Repeat the email outreach with another 250 emails.

o Continue following up on communications and payments.

o Draft and send 5 invitation letters for VISA applications.

o Review 10 more applications, including reference checks and verification.

· Week 6:

o Maintain the email outreach, sending 250 new emails.

o Ensure follow-ups on all communications.

o Send another 5 nomination letters to potential candidates.

o Review 10 additional applications, including reference checks and verification.

· Week 7:

o Continue email outreach with 250 new emails.

o Follow up on all pending emails and communications.

o Track and ensure payment processing.

o Review another 10 applications, including reference checks and verification.

· Week 8:

o Send the final 250 emails to potential clients.

o Ensure all follow-ups and communications are completed.

o Finalize the review of 10 candidates , including reference checks and verification.

Requirements

Qualifications:

· Proven experience in business development or sales.

· Excellent written and verbal communication skills.

· Strong organizational and coordination skills.

· Ability to work independently and meet targets.