Business Development Manager – Placement Network
Core
Drive strategic growth by identifying, developing, and managing high-value partnerships with industry and placement providers to generate student placement opportunities and support enrolment growth.
Role type
Business Development Manager (Placement Network)
Builds
Sustainable industry partnerships and work-integrated learning pathways
Domain
Higher Education / International Student Recruitment
Required skills
Business development, partnership management, B2B relationship building, stakeholder management, negotiation, market opportunity identification, CRM management, networking, strategic planning
Preferred skills
Knowledge of Australian higher education sector, understanding of international student environment, experience with work-integrated learning landscapes
Technologies
CRM systems
Responsibilities
Build and maintain relationships with placement partners and industry stakeholders; Identify and secure new partnerships to increase placement capacity; Develop a pipeline of prospective industry partners; Generate new business opportunities through proactive engagement; Manage key partner relationships for retention; Collaborate with academic and admissions teams to convert partnerships into student outcomes; Monitor partnership performance and report on key outcomes; Represent the organization at industry events.