Business Development Executive

Job description

**Company Description** University Living is a global student housing marketplace offering over 2 million beds in 65,000 properties across 515 international education hubs, including the UK, Ireland, USA, Canada, Europe, Australia, New Zealand, Singapore, and the UAE. Its technology-enabled platform helps students from more than 1,000 universities find, compare, and book accommodation tailored to their budget, location, and preferences. Founded in 2015 by industry experts, the company has received multiple awards for its innovative solutions, including recognition from Economic Times, Times Now, FICCI-TNIE, Business World, and Mint. University Living is officially recognized by Startup India and has been featured in leading publications for its rapid growth and impact on student housing. In addition to student accommodation, the company offers value-added services and a SaaS-based Property Management System for accommodation partners. Key Responsibilities: ● Collaborating with the study abroad consultants and bringing them on board. Managing these accounts with due diligence in order to generate more business for the organization. Responsible for conducting face-toface and virtual training sessions with these consultants. ● Collaborating with the top Indian Universities that have a strong provision for a student exchange program. ● Connecting with the concerned stakeholders, the student exchange committee members, etc. to organize workshops/webinars for marketing and lead generation. ● Collaborating with University Representatives of the USA, Canada, Australia, UK, and Ireland-based universities and building a solid rapport with them so that they can promote University Living's services among their students. ● Representing University Living at various education fairs and interacting with prospective study abroad aspirants. Actively participating in the pre-departure events conducted by the UK-based Universities for marketing and lead generation. ● Build long-term relationships with new and existing customers. Required Skills: ● Excellent written and verbal communication skills ● Good interpersonal and negotiation skills ● A result-oriented mindset ● Creative bent of mind ● Self-motivation to work independently and strong work ethic. ● Proficiency in MS Office and CRM software. ● Strong attention to detail