Business Development Executive – Student Affairs Job at Sandi Crowther Recruitment

• An exciting leadership opportunity exists for a results-driven Business Development Executive for Student Affairs to lead campus sales and student recruitment performance. This role takes full ownership of the student recruitment journey, from first enquiry to registration, while building, motivating, and developing a high-performing campus sales team. Relevant Degree plus at least 5 years sales experience, ideally in Education or a customer-focused environment.
• You will drive campus growth through strategic sales and marketing initiatives, strong school partnerships, and hands-on leadership that turns leads into registrations.

Key Focus Areas

• Lead, motivate, and manage the campus sales team to achieve lead, application, and registration targets
• Develop and execute campus sales and marketing strategies
• Drive school targeting, presentations, career fairs, and database growth
• Monitor performance, conversions, and CRM usage, turning insights into action
• Coach, mentor, and develop Student Advisors and Marketing Consultants
• Build and maintain strong relationships with target schools and key stakeholders
• Report on campus sales performance against targets

What You Bring

• Minimum 5 years’ sales experience, ideally within education or a customer-focused environment
• Completed Degree and Postgraduate qualification advantageous
• Proven leadership experience with the ability to inspire and drive performance
• Strong communication, planning, and organisational skills
• Target-driven, resilient, and able to perform under pressure
• Valid driver’s licence and own vehicle essential