Examinations Business Development Manager (Schools)

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We support peace and prosperity by building connections, understanding and trust between people in the UK and countries worldwide.We work directly with individuals to help them gain the skills, confidence and connections to transform their lives and shape a better world in partnership with the UK. We support them to build networks and explore creative ideas, to learn English, to get a high-quality education and to gain internationally recognised qualifications.Working with people in over 200 countries and territories, we are on the ground in more than 100 countries. In 2021–22 we reached 650 million people.PayGrade : 7 | Contract Type – Fixed term 1 year | Location – British Trade and Cultural Office, Taipei, TaiwanLocal Direct Hire: Applications are welcomed from candidates currently in this location with a natural right to work.Role PurposeThe role purpose of Examinations Business Development Manager (Schools) in the British Council Taiwan is to To lead the go to market planning, sales and account management of assessment (English language and UK curriculum) and develop education reform opportunities in the Northeast Asia cluster, primarily focusing in Private and English Language School and Higher Education sectors. The postholder will be responsible for the development and delivery of recognition, a distributor network and a direct sales plan which builds the profile of the British Council as an authority in learning and assessment and drives income and impact in the Northeast Asia cluster, especially in Taiwan and Korea..Main Accountabilities But Not Limited To The Following

• Develop and execute the new assessment portfolio business development plan for the Schools and Higher Education markets in Northeast Asia cluster, especially Taiwan and

Korea, positioning the British Council as the go to partner for assessment and supporting its World Authority status.

• Build and maintain excellent direct relationships with external stakeholders as required to win recognition for products at governmental and institutional level and secure contracts

with institutions to achieve volume and income.

• Develop a network of channel partners for sales of assessment products, ensuring requisite levels of risk management and governance.
• Manage clients, channel partners and suppliers to agreed standards.
• Collaborate with Marketing to ensure sufficient awareness and lead generation to deliver volume targets.
• Build and maintain excellent relationships with internal partners and stakeholders within the Northeast Cluster, especially in Taiwan and Korea across Exams Operations,

Marketing and English.

• Collect market data and insight to feed into the subsequent market development /outreach plan

Role Specific Skill, Knowledge And ExperienceDemonstrable experience, in large complex international organisation of:

• Record of experience working with direct relationship building with senior managers in government and education.
• Record of experience with sales and marketing.
• Demonstrable experience in developing and managing relationships to achieve business growth.
• Track record of direct relationship building with senior managers to raise the profile of an organisation or product.
• Evidence of work across marketing and business development to successfully drive sales.

Person Specification

• First degree in a Business Marketing relevant field
• Relevant professional qualification (desirable)
• English C1 level or above
• Confidence and clarity in communication both with internal and external managers and stakeholders
• Selling and influencing with senior managers, evidenced by a record of significant business wins
• Managing long-term relationships with external stakeholders

Further Information

• The candidate should have the right to live and work in Taiwan.

Closing date for application. 27th June 2023, 23:59 Taiwan time (GMT+08)A connected and trusted UK in a more connected and trusted world.Equality , Diversity, and Inclusion (EDI) StatementThe British Council is committed to policies and practices of equality, diversity and inclusion across everything we do. We support all staff to make sure their behaviour is consistent with this commitment. We want to address under representation and encourage applicants from under-represented groups, in particular, but not exclusively, on grounds of ethnicity and disability. All disabled applicants who meet the essential criteria are guaranteed an interview and we have Disability Confident Employer Status. We welcome discussions about specific requirements or adjustments to enable participation and engagement in our work and activities.The British Council is committed to safeguarding children, young people and adults who we work with.We believe that all children and adults everywhere in the world deserve to live in safe environments and have the right to be protected from all forms of abuse, maltreatment and exploitation as set out in article 19, UNCRC (United Nations Convention on the Rights of the Child) 1989.Appointment to positions where there is direct involvement with vulnerable groups will be dependent on thorough checks being completed; these will include qualification checks, reference checks, identity & criminal record checks in line with legal requirements and with the British Council’s Safeguarding policies for Adults and Children.If you have any problems with your application please email askhr@britishcouncil.orgPlease note: Applications to this role can only be considered when made through the Apply section of our careers website. Our ‘ASK HR’ email is only to be used in case of a technical issue encountered when applying through the careers website. Emails with supporting statements and CV/Resumes sent to this email address will not be reviewed and will be deleted.