Business Development Lead
IGS & Partners
Posted 30+ days ago
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Gender
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Vacancy
1 Vacancy
Job Description
Roles & Responsibilities
This is a senior, high-visibility role for a well-connected professional with an academic background and a proven track record in building relationships with university leadership. If you thrive on closing strategic deals, navigating academic hierarchies, and creating long-term value for institutions, this is your chance to make a national impact.
Key Responsibilities
- Lead partnership development with Egypt s private and public universities.
- Leverage your existing academic network to secure strategic agreements.
- Negotiate contracts with university presidents, deans, and senior administrators.
- Represent IGS & Partners at academic events, conferences, and industry forums.
- Collaborate with internal teams to ensure smooth partner onboarding and program success.
- Provide weekly pipeline reports and revenue forecasts to the CEO.
Desired Candidate Profile
What We re Looking For
- Bachelor s degree (Master s preferred) in Education, Business, or related field.
- Minimum 5 years experience in higher education partnerships, academic relations, or B2B sales to universities.
- Proven record of signing agreements with both private and public universities.
- Strong MS Office skills (Excel for reporting, PowerPoint for presentations, Word for proposals).
- Excellent communication skills in Arabic and English.
Soft Skills:
- Influential relationship builder with credibility in academic circles.
- Strategic thinker with strong commercial acumen.
- Confident negotiator and public speaker.
- Self-motivated with a results-first mindset.
Bonus Points For:
- Existing relationships with decision-makers at the Ministry of Higher Education.
- Experience in microcredentials, accreditation, or EdTech partnerships.
- Knowledge of EQF alignment and higher education quality frameworks.
Company Industry
- Engineering Design & Consulting
Department / Functional Area
- Sales
- Business Development
Keywords
- Business Development Lead
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