Business Development Manager – International Education & Travel

About the role

PGE Travels and Education Consulting Limited is looking for a strategic Business Development Manager to lead growth across its International Education and Premium Travel & Tours divisions. You will shape weekly tactics, drive revenue, and guide Visa, Admission, and Customer Service teams toward higher conversion rates.

Key responsibilities

• Develop and execute weekly action plans for Admission and Visa departments, adapting to embassy policy changes and university deadlines.
• Present a Monday Morning Strategy Brief to the COO covering priority destinations, high‑margin products, and sales targets.
• Supervise Business Development Executives, focusing on high‑value corporate accounts.
• Audit and streamline the Lead‑to‑Client journey across Customer Service and Administration.
• Analyse the Nigerian “Japa” market to identify profitable visa routes and educational partnerships.
• Oversee recruitment for 1,500+ partner universities and expand corporate travel, luxury vacation, and visa advisory services.
• Identify and launch new revenue streams such as flight insurance, test vouchers, and settlement services.

Required profile

• Minimum 5 years senior‑level experience in a reputable travel and education agency.
• Proven track record managing Visa and Admission teams to improve success rates.
• Strong leadership ability to direct diverse professional teams.
• B.Sc in Public Administration, Business or related field; certifications (IATA, ICEF, NIM) a plus.

Required skills

• Deep knowledge of GDS platforms – Amadeus and Sabre.
• Familiarity with university portals and global visa regulations (UK, Canada, USA, Schengen, Australia).

What we offer

• Premium base salary reflecting the strategic nature of the role.
• Attractive profit‑sharing commission structure based on individual and team revenue targets.
• Direct influence over company growth strategy.