Strategy & Growth
- Market Planning: Develop and execute business plans for assigned geographies to maximize revenue and brand impact.
- Opportunity Identification: Identify and scale new partnership opportunities, focusing on high-value education and university relationships.
- Performance Tracking: Own and deliver KPIs related to student recruitment, intake trends, and market share growth.
Relationship Management
- Portfolio Leadership: Personally manage a portfolio of key institutional partners, ensuring multi-level engagement and high performance.
- Ecosystem Building: Collaborate with internal Member Engagement and Public Affairs teams to connect partners and strengthen the network.
- Partner Support: Facilitate accreditation processes and provide operational support to improve partner performance and student outcomes.
- Brand Ambassadorship: Represent us at regional forums to elevate the brand and influence the accountancy profession.
Leadership & Insights
- Mentorship: Guide and coach junior business development staff to optimize team performance.
- Intelligence: Analyze competitor data and global education trends to innovate recruitment strategies.
- Reporting: Maintain rigorous reporting on pipeline activity and progress against strategic global objectives.
Key Requirements
- Proven track record in business development and stakeholder management.
- Deep understanding of the Higher Education landscape and accountancy training.
- Ability to translate market data into actionable growth strategies.