Business Development Specialist

Company Description University Living is a global student housing marketplace offering over 2 million beds across 65,000 properties in 515 international education hubs, including the UK, Ireland, USA, Canada, Europe, Australia, New Zealand, Singapore, and the UAE. Through a technology-enabled platform, the company helps students find, compare, and book value-for-money accommodation based on budget, location, and personal preferences. Founded in 2015 by two industry experts, University Living has received multiple awards for its innovative solutions, including recognition from Economic Times, Times Now, CNBC, FICCI, Business World, and Mint. The company is officially recognized by Startup India and has been highlighted by leading publications and institutions as a fast-growing and impactful startup. In addition to student accommodation, University Living offers a range of value-added services and a SaaS-based Property Management System that supports accommodation partners in managing their operations efficiently.

Key Responsibilities:

● Collaborating with the study abroad consultants and bringing them on board. Managing these accounts with due diligence in order to generate more business for the organization. Responsible for conducting face-to face and virtual training sessions with these consultants.

● Collaborating with the top Indian Universities that have a strong provision for a student exchange program.

● Connecting with the concerned stakeholders, the student exchange committee members, etc. to organize workshops/webinars for marketing and lead generation.

● Collaborating with University Representatives of the USA, Canada, Australia, UK, and Ireland-based universities and building a solid rapport with them so that they can promote University Living's services among their students.

● Representing University Living at various education fairs and interacting with prospective study abroad aspirants. Actively participating in the pre-departure events conducted by the UK-based Universities for marketing and lead generation.

● Build long-term relationships with new and existing customers.

Required Skills:

● Excellent written and verbal communication skills

● Good interpersonal and negotiation skills

● A result-oriented mindset

● Creative bent of mind

● Self-motivation to work independently and strong work ethic

● Proficiency in MS Office and CRM software

.● Strong attention to detail