Business Development Representative

Job Description

About Uni-Life

Uni-life builds student-led communities that support students from the moment they arrive at university through to graduation. 

Our innovative platform enables prospective students to connect with peers, discover campus life, and build a sense of belonging before they arrive - boosting both enrollment conversion and retention for universities.

Part of the Studyportals Group with HQ in Eindhoven and offices across four continents, our partnership with Studyportals is united by a mission: to make education more accessible, inclusive, and enriching. By combining Studyportals' expertise in global education guidance with Uni-life's community driven approach, we're creating a more holistic and impactful educational journey for students everywhere.

Responsibilities

• Uni-Life will provide you with training, support and guidance, but you will own your sales pipeline and approach
• Manage the entire sales lifecycle, from lead generation and outbound acquisition to negotiation and closing, while building a strong, repeatable pipeline
• Position yourself as a trusted advisor to university stakeholders, providing tailored solutions that align with their student recruitment goals and challenges
• Proactively identify new markets and opportunities to expand Uni-Life's international reach, contributing to the company's growth
• Build and maintain long-term relationships with key decision-makers, ensuring customer satisfaction and repeat business
• Represent Uni-Life as a thought leader at international conferences, events, and meetings, showcasing our innovative approach to student engagement and recruitment
• Meet or exceed quarterly and annual sales targets, pipeline metrics, and client acquisition goals

Requirements

Experience

• 3 - 5 years sales experience ideally within the international higher education sector

Skills

• Strong interpersonal and communication skills, with the ability to influence decision-makers
• Highly self-motivated and able to work independently while achieving targets
• Excellent organizational skills to manage multiple opportunities and priorities

Nice to have

• Large personal network of university staff with job titles related to International Recruitment, Marketing Managers, Student Recruitment and/or similar
• Demonstrated success in student recruitment/marketing, with experience closing deals involving universities or similar buyer personas
• Strong in consultative selling
• Experience in product sales is a plus

Tools

• Proficiency with CRM systems (e.g., HubSpot) and tools for outbound outreach (e.g. Apollo.io, LinkedIn Sales Navigator) is highly desirable

Other

• International experience (study, work, or collaborations) is essentia
• Flexibility to travel internationally 5–10 times per year for conferences

Benefits

• Be part of a dynamic, growing startup with a passionate team
• The opportunity to work with leading universities and impact global student communities
• A role with autonomy and the chance to take ownership of your pipeline
• Comprehensive onboarding and ongoing support to set you up for success
• Competitive compensation package, including a base salary and performance incentives
• The chance to help shape the future of Uni-Life's pre-enrolment solutions

Ready to join us in reshaping the student recruitment landscape?
Let’s build a more connected student experience together!