Business Development Director

Business Development Director

Salary in the region of £50,000 per annum plus bonus

Executive Education is a major activity in Cambridge Judge Business School providing customised and open programmes to the corporate world that are built on the knowledge and expertise of our network of academics and business practitioners. The Executive Education business is a limited company working within the business school and the University of Cambridge.

Based in Cambridge the role of Business Development Director is to expand our executive education presence and portfolio, focusing on the development and delivery of programmes and initiatives that contribute to our strategic international goals. This position has business development and client relationship responsibility and requires the successful candidate to work as a key part of the Executive Education team in building the School's bespoke executive education client portfolio overall but with a specific responsibility for developing business within the Indian region. The role includes identifying new market opportunities and clients, working with faculty to prepare and respond to proposals for new business, presenting proposals to prospective clients, maintaining financial and relational oversight of won business, identifying and developing opportunities for strategic partnerships.

Educated to graduate degree level, preferably with an MBA you should have an in-depth understanding and experience of the Indian market. You will ideally have considerable experience and ability in business development. You should also have outstanding communication and negotiation skills, be team-orientated and have a sophisticated understanding of different cultural contexts. Highly developed organisational, proposal writing, presentation, and project management skills are essential. Experience of working in Executive Education is essential. The ability to travel internationally is crucial to perform this role successfully.

Previous applicants need not apply

Closing date for applications is Friday, 13 April 2012