Education Consultant Business Developer
Job Summary
The Education Consultant cum Business Development Executive provides academic advisory services to students and parents while developing strategic education partnerships. The role involves managing the full admissions process, coordinating with international schools, and supporting business development initiatives across Singapore, China, and Southeast Asia. Candidates must be bilingual and capable of managing both client relations and professional business partnerships.
Responsibilities
- Advise students and parents on education pathways.
- Manage end-to-end admissions and application processes.
- Develop and maintain strategic education partnerships.
- Drive sales growth and achieve enrolment targets.
- Organize marketing events and manage digital content.
Required Skills
- Bilingual (English and Mandarin)
- Client relationship management
- Sales and business development
- Microsoft Office and CRM proficiency
- Strong communication and organizational skills
Job Details
Key Responsibilities
1. Student & Parent Consultation
- Handle enquiries from students and parents through various communication channels and face-to-face meetings.
- Understand student academic backgrounds, family expectations, and long-term goals to recommend suitable schools, programmes, or university pathways.
- Explain admission requirements, fees, procedures, and timelines.
2. Admissions & Application Support
- Assist families with application forms, document collection, and submission.
- Coordinate with schools, universities, and training providers.
- Arrange interviews, placement tests, school visits, and parent meetings.
- Track application status and maintain student records.
3. Partnership Development
- Support the development of education-related joint venture opportunities.
- Identify potential partners such as schools, training centres, and education groups.
- Prepare company introductions, proposals, and presentation decks.
- Coordinate and follow up on partnership meetings.
4. Sales & Client Follow-up
- Convert enquiries into successful enrolments and maintain a clear sales pipeline.
- Support enrolment and revenue targets.
- Build long-term relationships with families for referrals.
5. Marketing & Events Support
- Assist in organising talks, seminars, webinars, and recruitment events.
- Support the creation of marketing content for WeChat and Xiaohongshu.
- Collect market feedback from stakeholders.
6. Administration & Reporting
- Maintain enquiry records and partner databases.
- Prepare progress updates on leads and enrolments.
- Coordinate with internal teams regarding invoices and agreements.
Requirements
- Degree in Business, Education, Marketing, Communications or related fields preferred.
- Experience in education consultancy, admissions, sales, or client management is an advantage.
- Strong written and spoken English and Mandarin.
- Excellent interpersonal and follow-up skills.
- Proficient in Microsoft Office, Excel, and CRM/tracking tools.
- Sales-driven, service-oriented, and professional demeanor.