Senior Partnerships Director- Higher Education - UKI

1 hour, 38 minutes ago
Full-time
Lead
Sales and Business Development
Studyportals

Studyportals

Studyportals provides a global platform that empowers students to discover and choose from a wide range of international educational opportunities, including bachelor's, master's, and doctoral programs, while assisting universities in enhancing their i...

Internet Software & Services
251-1K
Founded 2008

Description

  • Build relationships with top universities and higher education providers across the UKI region.
  • Develop multi-level business opportunities with board members and decision-making units to secure multi-year partnerships.
  • Generate new business through referrals, networking, and direct outreach.
  • Manage the full commercial cycle from lead generation and meetings to contract negotiation and evaluation.
  • Support the wider UKI team in achieving regional targets while managing and growing individual accounts.
  • Provide universities with insights on international student mobility, quality, and retention of international cohorts.
  • Report directly to the UKI/EMEA Business Unit Director.
  • Maintain and grow a strong pipeline of prospective institutional clients.
  • Use face-to-face and virtual meetings to advance commercial discussions and partnerships.

Requirements

  • At least 8 years of proven commercial success within the higher education industry.
  • A sustained track record of meeting and exceeding targets.
  • A strong network of senior contacts within universities in the UKI region.
  • Strong client and market-share orientation with a long-term focus on client value.
  • Results-driven with persuasive communication and listening skills.
  • Assertive, optimistic, energetic, and persistent with an entrepreneurial attitude.
  • Highly organized, self-disciplined, and able to work with urgency.
  • Able to work independently while remaining a supportive team player.
  • Ability to understand the perspective of prospective international students.
  • International study experience is desired.
  • Eagerness to learn, grow, and take on increasing responsibilities in a young, dynamic company.
  • Alignment with the company’s mission and values.

Benefits

  • Competitive salary for a full-time position.
  • Competitive bonus scheme.
  • Annual personal development budget.
  • 25 annual holiday days with the option to buy or sell holidays.
  • Flexible, entrepreneurial, and informal working atmosphere.
  • Home working with regular engagement from a high-performance team.
  • Opportunity to work from abroad for two months per year.

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