Business Development Manager

Job Overview

Century Education Group seeks a dynamic and commercially driven Business Development Manager to expand our presence in the Chinese and Southeast Asian education consultancy markets. This role is ideal for a candidate with strong industry networks, in-depth market knowledge, and a proven track record of developing partnerships within the international education ecosystem.

You will play a key role in identifying growth opportunities, building strategic partnerships, and driving student recruitment pipelines through education agents, schools, and institutional partners across China and/or Southeast Asia.

Key Responsibilities

• Develop and execute market entry and expansion strategies for China and Southeast Asia.
• Identify, evaluate, and onboard education consultancy partners and student recruitment agencies.
• Build and maintain strong relationships with key stakeholders including education agents, schools, pathway providers, and institutional partners.
• Represent the company at education fairs, networking events, and industry conferences (virtual and in-person).
• Negotiate partnership agreements and commercial terms.
• Track and report on sales performance, pipeline development, and market insights.
• Provide strategic recommendations to senior management on growth initiatives.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in a related field.
• Minimum 3 years of experience in business development, preferably within the education consultancy, student recruitment, or international education sector.
• Strong knowledge of the Chinese and/or Southeast Asian education consultancy market.
• Established network of education agents and institutional partners in China and/or Southeast Asia is highly advantageous.
• Proven track record in partnership development and revenue generation.
• Willingness to travel within the region as required.
• Proficiency in Mandarin (for China market) and/or Southeast Asian languages is a plus.

What We Offer

• Competitive salary with performance-based incentives.
• Regional exposure and growth opportunities.

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