Business Development Manager

About the role

ApplyBoard is seeking an energetic Business Development Manager to expand its recruitment partner ecosystem. You will act as the strategic advocate for a diverse portfolio of recruitment partners, driving enrollment growth and deepening engagement through personalized support and data‑driven conversations.

Key responsibilities

• Represent ApplyBoard to educational agents, institutions, and prospective students, promoting the platform’s value.
• Develop and execute strategies to increase international student enrollment across multiple regions.
• Build and maintain strong relationships with agents, negotiate terms, provide training, and ensure ongoing engagement.
• Guide agents to improve the quality and volume of student applications while adhering to ApplyBoard standards.
• Utilize CRM and social media tools to share key messages and drive partner engagement.
• Design data‑driven recruitment and marketing tactics based on market research to optimise international outreach.
• Collaborate with Sales, Marketing, and Product teams to turn partnerships into scalable revenue engines.

Required profile

• 2–3 years of experience managing recruitment or enterprise accounts, preferably in international education.
• Bachelor’s degree in Business, Marketing, Education or a related field is preferred.
• Fluent English; additional language skills are a plus.
• Strong communication skills with the ability to motivate diverse stakeholders.
• Self‑starter who thrives in both collaborative and independent work environments.

Required skills