Business Development Manager - Study Abroad
- Industry Other
- Category Education & Teaching
- Location Kathmandu, Nepal
- Expiry date Jul 26, 2026 (3 days left)
Job Description
Smart Academy is a Baneshwor-based overseas education consultancy running three verticals under one roof: Study Abroad, Study in India, and a dedicated Nepal medical counselling network. We don't process files we build enrollment pipelines, university partnerships, and long-term student outcomes. Every consultant, every counsellor, every partnership exists to move one number: qualified students placed, on time, into the right institution. We're hiring a Business Development Manager to own and scale the Study Abroad vertical and to run point across our overseas-facing teams as one coordinated growth engine, not three departments working in silos.
Make a difference with your Roles and Responsibilities:
- Lead and manage the Study Abroad counselling team, setting clear performance targets and ensuring continuous improvement.
- Develop and execute business growth strategies for international student recruitment.
- Build and maintain relationships with international universities, institutional partners, and education networks.
- Identify and implement new business opportunities, partnerships, and lead generation initiatives.
- Standardize and improve counselling, admissions, and visa processing workflows.
- Collaborate closely with the Study in India and Nepal counselling teams to ensure a seamless student experience.
- Monitor sales performance, conversion rates, and team productivity using CRM and reporting tools.
- Represent Smart Educational Academy at education fairs, university visits, networking events, and partner meetings in Nepal and abroad.
Bring your Best Self:
- 4–5 years of experience in Study Abroad, International Education, or a similar leadership role.
- Proven experience leading counselling or admissions teams.
- Strong understanding of admission processes, visa requirements, and intake cycles for destinations such as the UK, Australia, Canada, New Zealand, and Germany.
- Experience developing partnerships with universities or education institutions.
- Strong business development, negotiation, and relationship management skills.
- Experience using CRM systems to manage leads and team performance.
- Excellent communication, leadership, and problem-solving abilities.
- Willingness to travel for business meetings, university visits, and education events.
