Personnel Selection are pleased to be working alongside this fantastic global business, recruiting for a Business Development Manager. This will be offered on a remote basis and is a full time and permanent postion.
Benefits include 23 days annual leave rising to 26 after a years service, plus additional wellness days given at the companies discretion. My client also offers private healthcare, a company pension, employee assistance program, a recognition platform where points can be exchanged for high-street vouchers as well as annual flu vaccine and eye care vouchers.
The Global Partnership Group (GPG) leads National Geographic Learning s public sector business development strategy, supporting regional teams in negotiating contracts and delivering custom teaching and learning solutions. The Business Development Manager oversees GPG s PMO (Project Management Office), managing the global opportunity pipeline, coordinating tender submissions with regional colleagues, commissioning marcomms, and liaising with Cengage cross-BU stakeholders to support growth.
xperience/Achievements
- 5-7 years publishing or related business experience
- Experience of managing external suppliers and freelancers
- Experience of commissioning and executing branded marcomms
- Proficient at deploying Excel for financial planning & reporting purposes
- Demonstrated report-writing success with strong written communication skills
Skills/Knowledge
- Knowledge of publishing processes and schedules
- Strong analytical thinking and numeracy skills
- Pro-active problem-solver
- Professional and positive attitude
- Approachable and personable
- Excellent organisational, time-management, and planning skills
- Proactive team player who is collaborative and respectful with colleagues
- Behaves with integrity, supporting the Cengage ethos and code of conduct
- Disciplined and flexible, adapting easily to continuously changing priorities
- Persuasive public speaker
Qualifications
- University business degree preferred
Desirable criteria
- Data science/quantitative analysis orientation
- Available for international business travel
- Familiarity with Middle East business practice and/or Arabic language
