Business Development Manager Postgraduate Programs Europe & Central Asia, Global Markets

Are you interested in joining a dynamic and international team of professionals to transform education? IE University's Global Markets is looking for a Manager for Postgraduate Programs in Europe & Central Asia to join its team!

The Global Markets Department is currently seeking a Postgraduate Programs Manager Europe and Central Asia based in Madrid. This position provides an exciting opportunity for ambitious candidates that excel in business development and relationship building in a B2C context.  

Why IE Global Markets team? 

IE has 25+ international offices across the globe, acting as a local partner for life to candidates, students, alumni, parents, institutions, or companies.  Our highly knowledgeable international team members offer personalised advice and help local stakeholders figure out the next steps in their academic, professional, and personal journeys.  

Why IE University?
With 50 years of experience and founded by and for entrepreneurs, IE University has turned business education on its head through disruptive teaching. We count on high-level faculty who bring real-world experience into the classroom and foster a hands-on approach to learning.

Our Purpose
At IE University, we foster positive change through education, research, and innovation.

As a transformative educational institution, we empower students to make their mark on the world. We provide them with the skills, knowledge, and environment needed to make a difference, and they join a supportive and international community that lasts a lifetime.

Our spirit of innovation and entrepreneurship has allowed us to drive change and constantly stay at the cutting edge of higher education. And through diversity, we have harnessed the power of people while also understanding and embracing the importance of humanities.

Our People
At IE we are

• People-driven
• Change Builders
• Autonomy Enthusiasts
• Communication Enthusiasts
• Knowledge Champions

Your role as Manager will involve:

• Responsible for Nordics, Central Asia and Israel markets  
• Build on and foster awareness of IE in the region 
• Participate in appropriate recruitment & enrollment activities, including fairs, local or regional presentations, training sessions, orientation programs, career days, etc. 
• Plan, manage & implement business development and commercial activities for Nordics, Central Asia and Israel to promote IE’s Master and Executive Education programs 
• Support the Alumni Clubs, coordinate events for Alumni community in the region & identify new members of this growing community. 
• Increase the number of applications, thereby developing a healthy and steady pipeline of candidates. 
• Develop new sales & marketing channels along with strategic partnerships with companies, institutions, associations to promote IE’s Master and Executive Education Programs 
• Benchmark competitors focusing mainly on their commercial activities and program offering 
• Coordinate with various IE departments to maximise the institution’s recognition 
• Build a network of contacts to promote & strengthen the IE brand in the region 

To thrive in this role you should have:

Our ideal candidate must have great commercial skills as well as be an advocate of technology usage to manage the candidate experience.   

We require:   

• An MBA or a Masters’ degree 

• Legal authorisation to work in Spain 

• At least 5 years of professional experience in marketing, communications, business development, and/or sales 

• Proficiency in English is fundamental. Knowledge of other European languages would be beneficial 

• Experience in an international environment. 

• Proven communication skills, entrepreneurial spirit and commercial drive 

• Must exhibit strong teamwork capability and a positive customer-oriented style 

• Analytical and numerical skills 

• Must be strategic, innovative, creative, and embrace new approaches and technology 

• Solution-oriented and a positive/can-do attitude 
• The position requires travel, mainly across Nordics and Central Asia with occasional trips to other countries within Europe & Central Asia. 

This position is a part of the Global Markets Department, and the successful candidate would report to the Regional Director of Europe & Central Asia. Performance is measured twice annually, and compensation is reflective of individual and team performance. 

It’s time to bring your best and make your mark. Now the choice is yours!

If you want to be part of this educational revolution, we invite you to apply and be part of our amazing team at IE University.