Advent Group is a marketing company specialized in graduate education and corporate learning since 2004. Based in Paris, Sofia and Montreal, Advent Group offers its employees a stimulating job that requires them to grow!

We are a worldwide leader in education events and marketing solutions for the higher education sector.

• 5M digital audience outreach
• 300 events per year
• 170 team members
• 350 leading partner universities
• 6 continents of operation

What is the essence of the role?

As our Business Development Manager for the USA market, you will play a pivotal role in expanding our presence, understanding the market dynamics, and fostering strategic partnerships. Your main focus of work will be on engaging with universities, international offices, business schools, and other educational institutions offering MA, MSc, and similar programs. Additionally, you will collaborate with advertising agencies catering to the education sector.

What will your job look like?

• Identifying and contacting potential clients within the education sector, including universities, business schools, and other educational institutions, as well as media agencies catering to this market.
• Cultivating and nurturing relationships with clients, understanding their needs and objectives to provide tailored solutions and services.
• Closing deals and negotiating contracts to meet and exceed sales targets, ensuring the long-term satisfaction and retention of clients.
• Attending industry conferences and events to network, gather market insights, and analyze competitor strategies.
• Serving as a consultant at company-sponsored events in the USA and abroad, providing expert guidance and support to clients.
• Utilizing CRM tools effectively to manage leads, track progress, and optimize sales processes.
• Developing and implementing innovative marketing strategies and media solutions, collaborating with clients to drive engagement and ROI.
• Continuously seeking out new methods, tools, and solutions to enhance business development strategies and outcomes, staying ahead of industry trends and best practices.

What do you need to be successful?

• Minimum 3 years of proven track record in a sales/business development role. Experience in the Education sector would be considered an advantage
• A self-driven person with an innovative mindset and the ability to build, maintain and grow client relationships
• Based in East Coast, working remotely, and available to travel for face-to-face meetings with clients and participation in our events as a consultant
• Creative mindset, constantly seeking out new methods, tools, and solutions to enhance business development strategies and outcomes.
• Strong communication skills, both verbal and written, with proficiency in English
• Confident MS Office user (especially Excel), comfortable with using a CRM
• Fluent in written and spoken English with proficiency in a second language, preferably Spanish, is advantageous

Why Should You Apply? 

• If you are a person who would like to work in an international environment, but not in big corporations or bureaucratic organizations – you should apply!
• If you are a person who likes a structured and organized approach at work, but at the same time is not afraid of a little bit of chaos from time to time – you should apply!
• If you want to make a difference and work on projects that are so specific that you will amaze your friends every time you talk about your job – you should apply!
• And of course, if you are looking for a job within a stable company with steady growth and vision for the future – you should apply! 

GROW BY HELPING OTHERS GROW

PERSONAL MISSION WITH A GLOBAL IMPACT

 What do we offer you?

• An exciting opportunity in a growing international company
• Exciting opportunity for domestic and international travel
• Being part of a young, dynamic, and professional team
• Professional development opportunities
• Attractive sales commissions

If interested, please send us your CV in English.

By submitting your CV, you agree your CV to be kept in our database for a month and used for the purpose of this job vacancy.

Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.