Business Development Manager | Future Head of Hungary – International Education Group

I am looking for a Business Development Manager | Future Head of Hungary – International Education Group – Expected Total Gross Annual Compensation (On-Target Earnings - Uncapped): HUF 19.5M – 22.3M (approximately €48,000 – €55,000) – Budapest

Hello,

Ready to build and lead an entire country operation for a global leader in International Education? This is a uniqueopportunity to launchand develop the Hungarian marketfor one of the world's leading international education organisations.

Our client is an international group operating in 26 countries, helpingthousands of young people every year experience the world through language travel and international high school exchange programs. You will enjoy the entrepreneurial freedomof launching a new market while benefiting from the reputation, resources and support of an established international leader.

This position is designed as a 12-month Independent Contractor assignment, with the objective of progressively transitioning into the role of Head of Hungary, with a long-term position within the Group.

Why join this opportunity?

• Launch and build an entire countryoperation from scratch.
• Become the future Head of Hungary.
• Build your own businesswith the backingof a global organisation.
• Make a real impact by helpingyoung people transform their lives throughinternational education.
• Join an ambitious international group operating in more than 26 countries.

Your Mission

Launch, develop and establish the company's business in Hungary by building long-term relationships with schools, students and families, driving enrolments and laying the foundations for the future Hungarian organisation.

The Opportunity

• Develop new business by engaging schools,students and familiesacross Hungary.
• Build long-termpartnerships with schoolleaders and key decision-makers.
• Develop a strong professional network through educational organisations, conferences and specialised communities.
• Conduct individual consultations with prospective students and their families.
• Reassure parentsregarding international traveland evolving U.S. visa policies.
• Represent the company at local fairs,conferences and promotional events.
• Monitor sales performance and conversion rates.
• Daily presenceat the Budapest office.

Compensation & Career Opportunity

Expected Total Gross Annual Compensation: HUF 19.5M – 22.3M (approximately €48,000–

€55,000)

• Monthly contractor fee: HUF 900,000 – 1,090,000 gross (approximately €2,500–€3,000)

(depending on experience)

• Monthly performance bonus(on target): HUF 254,000 (approximately €700)
• Commission per enrolledstudent: HUF 72,500(approximately €200)
• Annual sales target: 50 enrolledstudents
• Uncapped earning potential
• Long-term careeropportunity leading to the positionof Head of Hungary

Candidate Profile:

• Proven track record of developing business from scratch, generating new opportunities and consistently exceeding sales targets.
• Excellent consultative sellingskills with the ability to understand concerns,reassure families and guide them through an important life decision.

• Significant sales experience combined with a strong hunter mindset and an excellent conversion rate in relation with individuals (B2C) and with an important number of leads & sales. Experience working in an international environment.
• Excellent networking skills within educational organisations and professional associations

with a proven ability to turn conferences and industry eventsinto business opportunities.

• Excellent inter-personal skills,high level of initiatives, very strong customerservice mindset, accountability and autonomy, Intercultural awareness, strong organizational skills, Empathy Trust Building and Problem Solving
• Ideally, experience working with young people, in education, high school exchange, international mobility,or customer relationsas well as an experience abroad (academic or professional)
• Fully fluent in Hungarian and professionally fluent in English— both are mandatory
• Flexibility to work during week-ends according to businessopportunities, events and conferences (in average, this will represent 1 week-end per month)
• Experience in an SME environment is a plus
• Comfortable with using IT tools (use of a CRM (ZOHO) is a plus, use of Outlook, Teams etc.)
• You are based in Budapest and work daily at Budapest office

Are you still open to new opportunities? If so, you can meet the company very quickly: first video interview on Wednesday 19th of August afternoon, second video interviewon Friday 21st of August afternoon, and final face-to-face interviewin Paris or Barcelonaon Thursday 27th of August(travel expenses will be paid). Expected start date: beginning of September

Please send your CV to [email protected] if you would like to learnmore.

Kind regards, Dominique.

Dominique Lecomte

Executive Search | CadresSupérieurs & Dirigeants, Les Colettes

AEROSPACE / AUTOMOTIVE / INDUSTRY / ENGINEERING / SOFTWARE / SERVICES

Email: [email protected] www.les-colettes.fr

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