Business Development Manager

Company Description CEECO International, founded in 2004, is a multi-location education consulting organization that guides students toward medical education abroad and global undergraduate and postgraduate programs. With offices in India, UAE, Georgia, Egypt, and China, the company has built a strong presence in major international education hubs and continues to expand. CEECO has supported more than 1,500 students in medicine-related programs and thousands more across diverse international courses. The organization is grounded in transparent counseling, ethical practices, deep university partnerships, and end-to-end student support throughout the study-abroad journey. Its core strengths include medical education placements in countries such as Georgia, Egypt, Uzbekistan, China, Russia, and Hungary, as well as a wide range of non-medical programs like engineering, business, IT, law, psychology, hospitality, and arts.
Role Description This is a full-time, on-site Business Development Manager role based in Mangaluru. The Business Development Manager will identify and develop new business opportunities in the study-abroad and medical education segments, build and nurture relationships with partner institutions, and expand CEECO’s presence in the region. The role includes meeting prospective students and families, explaining program options, coordinating with internal counseling teams, and driving student enrollments through structured outreach and follow-ups. The manager will analyze market trends, prepare business proposals, support marketing initiatives, and represent the organization at events, seminars, and educational fairs. The role also involves maintaining accurate sales pipelines and reports, achieving agreed targets, and collaborating with cross-functional teams to improve service offerings.
Qualifications
Strong business development and sales skills, including lead generation, client relationship management, and negotiation.
Experience in education consulting, international admissions, or related service industries, preferably in study-abroad or medical education.
Excellent communication and presentation abilities, with proficiency in English; knowledge of local/regional languages is an advantage.
Ability to analyze market data, identify growth opportunities, and develop actionable business strategies.
Proven organizational and time-management skills, with the capacity to handle multiple priorities and meet targets.
Comfort working on-site with students, families, and institutional partners, and participating in events and travel as required.
Bachelor’s degree in Business, Marketing, Education, or a related field; a postgraduate qualification is an added advantage.
High ethical standards, customer-focused mindset, and a genuine interest in supporting students in their academic journeys.

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