Business Development Manager

Roles and Responsibilities

● Develop and implement the organisation's long-term strategic plans in alignment with business objectives.

● Identify new business opportunities, emerging markets, and growth potential locally and internationally.

● Develop strategic partnerships with corporate clients, government agencies, industry associations, and community organisations.

● Establish and manage collaborations with local trainers, consultants, and industry professionals.

● Identify, recruit, and manage overseas education agents and strategic partners for international student recruitment.

● Develop and expand overseas business ventures and international market opportunities.

● Conduct market research and feasibility studies to identify new business opportunities and industry trends.

● Propose new training programmes and qualifications based on market demand and future industry needs.

● Develop business proposals, partnership agreements, and Memorandums of Understanding (MOUs).

● Build and maintain strong relationships with local and international stakeholders.

● Research and recommend suitable overseas exhibitions, education fairs, and business networking events.

● Represent the organisation in local and international business meetings, conferences, and strategic engagements.

● Develop strategies to increase international student enrolment through strategic partnerships.

● Work closely with the Sales & Marketing Department to support business expansion initiatives.

● Collaborate with the Academic Team to identify new programme opportunities and market trends.

● Identify funding opportunities, grants, and industry collaboration projects.

● Evaluate the commercial viability of new business initiatives and strategic investments.

● Monitor competitor activities, industry developments, and education market trends.

● Prepare strategic planning reports, business analysis, and market intelligence reports for Management.

● Monitor and evaluate the effectiveness of strategic initiatives and partnership performance.

● Coordinate cross-functional projects to ensure successful implementation of business strategies.

● Develop annual business development roadmaps and organisational growth plans.

● Recommend process improvements and innovative initiatives to strengthen the organisation's competitive advantage.

● Conduct internal strategic planning workshops and support organisational change management initiatives.

Minimum Qualification

● Degree in Business Administration, Strategic Management, Marketing, International Business, or a related discipline.

● Minimum 3 years of experience in strategic planning, business development, partnership management, or corporate planning.

● Experience in the education, training, or private education sector is preferred.

● Proven experience in developing local and international business partnerships.

● Experience working with overseas education agents and international recruitment channels is an advantage.

● Strong business development, negotiation, and stakeholder management skills.

● Excellent analytical, research, and strategic planning abilities.

● Strong presentation, communication, and report-writing skills.

Competency Required :

● Degree in Business Administration, Strategic Management, Marketing, International Business, or a related discipline.

● Minimum 3 years of experience in strategic planning, business development, partnership management, or corporate planning.

● Experience in the education, training, or private education sector is preferred.

● Proven experience in developing local and international business partnerships.

● Experience working with overseas education agents and international recruitment channels is an advantage.

● Strong business development, negotiation, and stakeholder management skills.

● Excellent analytical, research, and strategic planning abilities.

● Strong presentation, communication, and report-writing skills.

● Ability to manage multiple projects and cross-functional collaborations.