Business Development Manager Japan   We are looking for a Business Development Manager to expand and market our EF Academy boarding schools and drive the enrollment of Japanese students to our campuses in Oxford, New York and California through the development and implementation of activities with channel partners.  As Business Development Manager you will leverage an existing network within international schools and be able to demonstrate an adept understanding of how to engage with our target audience.   Who we are:   EF Academy International Boarding Schools opens a world of opportunities for high school students by providing them with a transformational international education, thorough preparation for university and a future that knows no borders.   Learn more about EF Academy here: https://www.efacademy.org    When you join EF Academy you will:   Join an international, dynamic and  innovative work environment   Be part of our culture of entrepreneurship and empowerment  Travel to our amazing campuses and collaborate with colleagues from many local offices around the world  Have the opportunity for an international career progression shaped according to your aspirations and strengths  Get training and continuous professional development opportunities for growth   Attractive performance-based bonuses in addition to your fixed salary  Participate in Kick Off Meetings around the world (each year in one of our campuses in California, New York and Oxford)   The role of Business Development Manager    Leverage existing connections to maintain and generate business partnerships with relevant organizations across Japan to expand our reach and influence in the market  Develop professional business partnerships with other potential partners e.g. schools, immigration companies or companies which have potential business for EF Academy - International Boarding Schools  Foster strong communication channels with current and graduated students, as well as parents, with the aim of generating positive reviews and word-of-mouth about EF Academy – International Boarding Schools  Generates leads that convert into enrolled students  Engage and inform prospective parents and students about EF Academy and the benefits of an education in our high schools  Promote our top-ranked program to potential customers and recruit students through phone, face-to-face conversations, school fairs and other events  Establish a thriving community around EF Academy, cultivating relationships that contribute to a robust referral system  Work in close collaboration with international stakeholders across EF offices and the campuses in order to deliver the best quality experience for our students and parents  Feedback regional market intelligence to the team and monitor competitor activity trends  What are the role requirements?    Bachelors or Postgraduate degree    Fluency in Japanese and high proficiency of English (C1 required)  Previous B2B and Business Development experience, preferably in the education sector   Flexibility to travel within the region and other countries  Proven track in achieving and exceeding targets  International experience (professional or personal)  Excellent communication and interpersonal skills   Strong business acumen, analytical ability and execution skills   An entrepreneurial spirit and a “nothing is impossible” outlook   If you are motivated by the prospect of an international career with a dynamic and forward-thinking company, we want to hear from you.  Please submit your application, including your CV and a letter explaining your interest in EF. All in English please.   Learn how we empower students: https://youtu.be/DtHLwmnu1vQ   About EF Education First:  At EF we believe that the world is better when people try to understand one another. Since 1965, we have helped millions of people see new places, experience new cultures, and learn new things about the world and about themselves. Our culturally immersive education programs - focused on language, travel, cultural exchange, and academics - turn dreams into international opportunities.  When you join EF, you join a multicultural and diverse community working across more than 600 schools and offices in 50 countries, all with one shared mission of opening the world through education. Whoever you are, whatever you are passionate about - we welcome you and want you to bring that to work every day. EF is proud to be an equal opportunity employer and we are committed to inclusion and belonging across race, ethnicity, gender, age, religion, parental status, identity, experience and everything else that makes you unique.   We are proud to be an equal opportunity employer and are committed to providing employees with a work environment free of discrimination and harassment. About Education First: https://www.ef.com/wwen/about-us/   

About EF Education First 

 

At EF we believe that the world is better when people try to understand one another. Since 1965, we have helped millions of people see new places, experience new cultures, and learn new things about the world and about themselves. Our culturally immersive education programs—focused on language, travel, cultural exchange, and academics—turn dreams into international opportunities.

 

When you join EF, you join a multicultural and diverse community working across more than 600 schools and offices in 50 countries, all with one shared mission of opening the world through education. Whoever you are, whatever you are passionate about—we welcome you and want you to bring that to work every day. EF is proud to be an equal opportunity employer and we are committed to inclusion and belonging across race, ethnicity, gender, age, religion, caste, parental status, identity, experience and everything else that makes you unique.

Founded in Sweden in 1965, EF has schools and offices around the world, including hubs in Boston, London, Mexico City, São Paulo, Shanghai, Stockholm, Zürich, and more. Learn more at https://www.ef.com.

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