Business Development Manager

Job description

**Company Description** University Living is a leading 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 compare and book value-for-money accommodation tailored to their budgets, preferred locations, and personal needs, serving more than 2 million students across 1,000 universities in just six years. Founded in 2015 by two industry veterans, the company has received multiple awards for innovation and impact in student accommodation and edtech. Recognized by Startup India and several major publications, University Living has built a strong reputation as a fast-growing, mission-driven startup. In addition to student housing, it offers a suite of value-added services and a SaaS-based Property Management System that supports accommodation partners in managing their operations efficiently. 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