Business Development Manager

As Business Development Manager you will be responsible for building relationships with key influencers for the benefit of Intellectus Campus in delivering our corporate strategy and growth. The ideal candidate will lead initiatives to generate and engage with business partners to build new business for the company. This candidate will be focused and have strong communication skills. They should be able to think critically when making plans and have a demonstrated ability to execute a particular strategy. 

The role will focus on building our sales growth reputation to deliver our overall strategy for our employers and other key partners and stakeholders in the Namibian market.  This role also involves providing operational support to the institution.

Responsibilities

  • Identify partnership opportunities
  • Develop new relationships in an effort to grow business and help company expand
  • Maintain existing business
  • Think critically when planning to assure project success
  • Recruitment, conversion and retention of Intellectus Campus students through to qualification and fulfilment of practical work requirements where required.
  • Developing relationships with vocational institutions, colleges and universities, Hospitals, High Schools, government institutions and employers
  • Leading on business development and relationship management activities
  • Contributing to growth through delivery of Intellectus Campus professional associations and employer strategy
  • Targeting employers across the various sectors in the country in the corporate, medical and public sectors
  • Supporting effective key account management with employers
  • Identifying, managing and developing skills development within corporate HR and Training departments
  • Handling queries in a professional manner
  • Arranging marketing events and residential sessions for students
  •  Identifying, engaging and guiding high schools in choosing courses for study at Intellectus Campus, and where possible, incorporate Intellectus Campus courses into their curriculum
  •  Manage Promotions officers
  • Support Company Operations

Qualifications

  • A degree in marketing, MBA or Healthcare related discipline
  • A Healthcare qualification or work-related experience would be advantageous
  • 3 - 4 years' prior experience in education (with an understanding of academic operations) i
  • Strong written and verbal communication, and interpersonal skills
  • Confident and articulate with excellent presentation skills
  • Proven knowledge and execution of successful development strategies
  • Focused and goal-oriented
  • Commercial awareness with the ability to contribute market intel to the team
  • High level of numeracy and analytical skills
  • Proven influencing and negotiation skills
  • Able to work independently, contributing to team goals
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