Job Description

Roles and Responsibilities

. Develop and implement the organisation's long-term strategic plans in alignment with business objectives.

. Identify new business opportunities, emerging markets, and growth potential locally and internationally.

. Develop strategic partnerships with corporate clients, government agencies, industry associations, and community organisations.

. Establish and manage collaborations with local trainers, consultants, and industry professionals.

. Identify, recruit, and manage overseas education agents and strategic partners for international student recruitment.

. Develop and expand overseas business ventures and international market opportunities.

. Conduct market research and feasibility studies to identify new business opportunities and industry trends.

. Propose new training programmes and qualifications based on market demand and future industry needs.

. Develop business proposals, partnership agreements, and Memorandums of Understanding (MOUs).

. Build and maintain strong relationships with local and international stakeholders.

. Research and recommend suitable overseas exhibitions, education fairs, and business networking events.

. Represent the organisation in local and international business meetings, conferences, and strategic engagements.

. Develop strategies to increase international student enrolment through strategic partnerships.

. Work closely with the Sales & Marketing Department to support business expansion initiatives.

. Collaborate with the Academic Team to identify new programme opportunities and market trends.

. Identify funding opportunities, grants, and industry collaboration projects.

. Evaluate the commercial viability of new business initiatives and strategic investments.

. Monitor competitor activities, industry developments, and education market trends.

. Prepare strategic planning reports, business analysis, and market intelligence reports for Management.

. Monitor and evaluate the effectiveness of strategic initiatives and partnership performance.

. Coordinate cross-functional projects to ensure successful implementation of business strategies.

. Develop annual business development roadmaps and organisational growth plans.

. Recommend process improvements and innovative initiatives to strengthen the organisation's competitive advantage.

. Conduct internal strategic planning workshops and support organisational change management initiatives.

Minimum Qualification

. Degree in Business Administration, Strategic Management, Marketing, International Business, or a related discipline.

. Minimum 3 years of experience in strategic planning, business development, partnership management, or corporate planning.

. Experience in the education, training, or private education sector is preferred.

. Proven experience in developing local and international business partnerships.

. Experience working with overseas education agents and international recruitment channels is an advantage.

. Strong business development, negotiation, and stakeholder management skills.

. Excellent analytical, research, and strategic planning abilities.

. Strong presentation, communication, and report-writing skills.

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