Business Development Officer - Education

Responsibilities:

Business Development & Lead Generation:

• Identify and develop new business opportunities within the education and professional development sector.
• Generate qualified leads through direct prospecting, networking, referrals, events, partnerships, and other business development activities.
• Develop and maintain a healthy pipeline of prospective students and institutional partners.
• Research target schools, educational institutions, professional associations, training organisations, and other relevant organisations for potential partnerships.
• Identify opportunities to expand INSLEC's reach and increase student enrolment.

Sales & Student Acquisition:

• Promote OTHM Level 3–5 programmes to prospective students, professionals, graduates, and other eligible learners.
• Engage prospective learners, understand their educational and career goals, and communicate relevant programme opportunities.
• Follow up on leads consistently and move qualified prospects through the enrolment pipeline.
• Convert prospective learners into successful enrolments in line with agreed targets.
• Maintain accurate records of leads, prospects, follow-ups, conversions, and business development activities.
• Identify opportunities for repeat referrals and continued student acquisition across future intakes.

Partnership Development:

• Build and maintain relationships with schools, teachers, lecturers, education consultants, career advisers, training organisations, professional associations, and other relevant stakeholders.
• Develop strategic partnerships that can generate consistent student referrals and enrolments.
• Engage school owners, administrators, education entrepreneurs, and other decision-makers to explore collaboration opportunities.
• Represent INSLEC at relevant educational, professional, networking, and community events.
• Maintain strong relationships with existing partners and identify opportunities to increase referrals.

Relationship Management:

• Serve as a key point of contact for prospective students and business partners throughout the acquisition and referral process.
• Provide accurate information about OTHM programmes, entry requirements, and the application process.
• Work closely with the admissions/enrolment team to ensure qualified leads are effectively handed over and followed through to enrolment.
• Maintain regular communication with partners and prospects to support conversion and build long-term relationships.

Reporting & Performance Management:

• Track and report on lead generation, pipeline development, conversion, partnerships, and enrolment performance.
• Provide regular feedback on market opportunities, customer needs, competitor activities, and potential growth areas.
• Work towards agreed business development, lead generation, and student enrolment targets

Requirements:

• OND or equivalent qualification in Business Administration.
• Previous experience in sales, business development, education consultancy, student
• recruitment, customer acquisition, or relationship management is an advantage.
• Marketing, Education, Sales, or a related discipline.
• Experience in business development, sales, education consultancy, student recruitment, admissions, or a related field.
• Strong communication, negotiation, and relationship management skills.
• Proven ability to generate leads and convert prospects.
• Strong networking and business development capabilities.
• Ability to build relationships with schools, institutions, professionals, and other stakeholders.
• A target-driven and results-oriented mindset.
• Ability to work independently and proactively identify new opportunities.
• Good follow-up, pipeline management, and organisational skills.
• Passion for education, professional development, and helping learners access new opportunities.

Target Market:

• Students and prospective learners
• Graduates and young professionals
• Working professionals seeking additional qualifications
• Schools and educational institutions
• Teachers and lecturers
• Education consultants
• Career advisers
• Training organisations
• Professional associations
• School owners and education entrepreneurs

What We Offer:

• Opportunity to work within the education and professional development sector.
• Opportunity to build relationships with schools, institutions, professionals, and learners.
• Performance-based earning opportunities.
• Support and information on OTHM programmes and enrolment processes.
• Opportunity to contribute to the growth and expansion of INSLEC's education programmes.

Programme Focus: OTHM Level 3–5 Qualifications

Target Intake: September/October 2026

Application: Interested candidates with strong business development, sales, education, networking, or student recruitment experience are encouraged to apply.