International Business Development Manager
International Business Development Manager
Reference number: JR242380Location: Homebased - National, UK
Working pattern: Full Time
Contract Type: Permanent
Number of roles: 1
Grade: K6
Salary: £50,000 - £55,000 per annum
We are looking for an International Business Development Manager to join our team.
In this role, you will take on a senior strategic sales role working closely with the head of international markets to develop a global sales strategy for Kaplan Financial products whilst guiding regional sales managers to develop corporate sales within their respective regions.You will also manage international sales in a specific region for both Kaplan Financial and Kaplan Publishing.
This is an excellent opportunity for an Account Manager, who is looking to expand their skills and build their career with an industry leader.
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What you’ll bring to the role
As an international Business Development manager at Kaplan, you will:
- Be confident in identifying, understanding, and giving priority to meeting the needs of the customer and potential customers but also supporting other members of the sales team in meeting their targets and developing commercial leads within the corporate sector.
- Be comfortable taking the lead on projects to expand the market reach of both Kaplan Financial and Kaplan Publishing working with the Head of International markets.
- (Ideally) have an awareness of the service and products offered by the wider business and be able to utilise this knowledge to achieve additional sales.
- Have strong communication skills in written and oral information.
- Demonstrate an ability to be well organised, efficient and self-disciplined.
- Be able to plan and schedule a variety of tasks in advance and manage priorities as appropriate.
- Demonstrate a commitment and enthusiasm to achieve goals and targets and deliver a high quality of work.
- Be self motivated and happy to work independently as well as part of the international markets team.
- Be technically proficient in Microsoft and Google operating systems.
What we do
Kaplan Professional is a leading provider of apprenticeships, accountancy / tax / finance & banking courses, and professional assessments. For almost 80 years, we've helped shape the development and careers of finance professionals.
We are part of the Kaplan group, one of the world’s largest and most diverse education and assessment providers. We operate in over 30 countries and maintain relationships and partnerships with more than 1,000 school districts, colleges and universities, professional bodies and over 10,000 businesses.Our vast breadth and scope in terms of both capabilities and assets sets us apart.
What we believe in
Our goal is for Kaplan to be a great place to work where everybody can succeed, so we truly live and breathe our values: act with integrity, grow knowledge, empower & support, create opportunity, drive results together.
Kaplan is a global organisation whose mission is rooted in providing equal access to education and opportunities for advancement to people of all backgrounds. We believe diversity, equity and inclusion - of culture, experiences, perspectives - are paramount to creating success and opportunity in an ever-changing world.As an educator, partner and employer, Kaplan is committed to promoting an equitable world in which diverse talent can develop, advance and thrive.
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Our Values
We live, breathe and celebrate our values - they drive what we believe in, how we behave and guide us in creating a culture of success.- Act with integrity
- Empower and support
- Create opportunity
- Grow knowledge
- Drive results together
What we offer
As well as a competitive salary, transparent pay structures, hybrid/home working where possible, and paths for career progression, we offer a comprehensive benefits package that includes:
- 28 days annual leave + option to purchase more
- Season ticket loan and cycle to work scheme
- Big discounts on Kaplan courses for you and your family
- Private medical, income protection, and life insurance
- 24/7 confidential helpline providing counselling and other support services
- Company pension contributions
- Maternity, Adoption, Shared Parental and Paternity/Partner pay which is well above statutory levels
How to apply
To apply for this role please submit a CV along with a Cover Letter detailing how you meet the requirements of the role no later than 31st October 2024. Note, we recommend that you apply at the earliest as we reserve the right to close the role before the closing date if we have gathered a suitable shortlist.
Shortlisted applicants will be contacted by the hiring manager for a first stage informal chat, if you are successful you will be invited back for a second stage Interview which will include delivering a presentation.
Additional Application Information
Recruitment checks are undertaken in accordance with our background checking policy. Successful applicants will be required to undertake a Basic Disclosure via the Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS).
Our Suitability of Ex-offenders Policy is available on the careers page of our website www.kaplan.co.uk.
Application Support
If you require support completing your application or wish to talk to someone about the role before applying please email the Recruitment Team recruit.request@kaplan.com.
Equality, Diversity, and Inclusion
We believe equality, diversity, and inclusion - of culture, experiences, and perspectives - are paramount to creating success and opportunity in an ever-changing world. As an educator, partner, and employer, we are committed to promoting a world in which diverse talent can equally develop, advance and thrive.This includes making sure people with disabilities are given the opportunity to bring their best.
We're dedicated to making Kaplan a great place to work where everyone can succeed, and we proudly participate in the Disability Confident scheme. We are committed to interviewing applicants with disabilities who meet the minimum criteria for the role as found in the “What you’ll bring to the role “ section of the job description.Details of how to request your application be considered under the Disability Confident scheme will be shared with all applicants upon submission of an application.
Furthermore, all applicants invited to attend interview will be given information on how to request reasonable adjustments to attend.