Business Development Executive

Company Description

Smart Move Education Group is a British Council–certified student recruitment consultancy with offices in London, Birmingham, and Manchester. Dedicated to assisting students in finding the right university or course in the UK, the organization provides free, expert guidance throughout the application process. Services include personalized course and university selection, document preparation, and scholarship advice. Recognized for excellence, Smart Move Education Group is a UCAS Registered Centre and won the Student Recruitment Consultancy of the Year 2024 at the HR & Employment Awards.

Role Description

This is a full-time on-site role for a Business Development Executive / Student Recruitment Officer based in the London and Birmingham areas, United Kingdom.

The successful candidate will be responsible for managing client accounts and building strong relationships with students, universities, and key stakeholders. Responsibilities include overseeing the end-to-end university application process, providing consultation and guidance to prospective students, monitoring account progress, and ensuring all client needs are handled efficiently and professionally.

We are particularly interested in candidates who are fluent in Romanian and currently residing in the United Kingdom.

Applicants must have the legal right to work in the UK.

Candidates with existing networks within the Romanian community and a strong understanding of the European student market will be highly advantageous.



Qualifications

• Client management and relationship-building skills
• Strong communication and consultation abilities
• Organizational and multitasking skills to handle multiple client accounts
• Knowledge of university admissions processes and scholarship programs
• Experience in preparing and reviewing documents, such as personal statements
• Proficiency in data entry and account monitoring
• Public speaking or presentation skills for event participation
• Bachelor's degree or equivalent; experience in the education sector is an advantage

Requirements

• Proven experience in business development, sales, or international student recruitment
• Strong understanding of the UK higher education market (preferred)
• Romanian language skills are preferred.
• Excellent communication and negotiation skills
• Ability to build long-term professional relationships
• The candidate must already be living in the UK.
• The candidate must already have the right to work in the UK.
• Target-driven mindset with strong commercial awareness
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office (Excel, Word, Outlook)
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team
• Fluency in English (additional languages are a plus

What We Offer

• Competitive base salary
• Attractive commission structure
• Career progression opportunities within a growing organisation
• Exposure to international education markets
• Supportive and collaborative team environment
• Opportunity to travel for business development activities