About us
For more than 20 years, we've been the number one choice for high school abroad. From our offices all over the world, we place students in excellent high schools and cultural exchange programs, match them with a welcoming host family and provide expert support throughout their stay. Governments in Asia, Latin America and Brazil have entrusted us with hundreds of their sponsored students, and so have parents in more than 50 countries. Through our long-term partnerships with top schools in 10 countries and best-in-class student support, students unlock the world.
Job Description
I am looking for a Business Development Manager | Future Head of Hungary - International Education Group - Expected Total Gross Annual Compensation (On-Target Earnings - Uncapped): HUF 19.5M - 22.3M (approximately €48,000 - €55,000) - Budapest
Hello,
Ready to build and lead an entire country operation for a global leader in International Education? This is a unique opportunity to launch and develop the Hungarian market for one of the world's leading international education organisations.
Our client is an international group operating in 26 countries, helping thousands of young people every year experience the world through language travel and international high school exchange programs.
You will enjoy the entrepreneurial freedom of launching a new market while benefiting from the reputation, resources and support of an established international leader.
This position is designed as a 12-month Independent Contractor assignment, with the objective of progressively transitioning into the role of Head of Hungary, with a long-term position within the Group.
Why join this opportunity?
• Launch and build an entire country operation from scratch.
• Become the future Head of Hungary.
• Build your own business with the backing of a global organisation.
• Make a real impact by helping young people transform their lives through international education.
• Join an ambitious international group operating in more than 26 countries.
Your Mission
Launch, develop and establish the company's business in Hungary by building long-term relationships with schools, students and families, driving enrolments and laying the foundations for the future Hungarian organisation.
The Opportunity
• Develop new business by engaging schools, students and families across Hungary.
• Build long-term partnerships with school leaders and key decision-makers.
• Develop a strong professional network through educational organisations, conferences and specialised communities.
• Conduct individual consultations with prospective students and their families.
• Reassure parents regarding international travel and evolving U.S. visa policies.
• Represent the company at local fairs, conferences and promotional events.
• Monitor sales performance and conversion rates.
• Daily presence at the Budapest office.
Compensation & Career Opportunity
Expected Total Gross Annual Compensation: HUF 19.5M - 22.3M (approximately €48,000 - €55,000)
• Monthly contractor fee: HUF 900,000 - 1,090,000 gross (approximately €2,500-€3,000) (depending on experience)
• Monthly performance bonus (on target): HUF 254,000 (approximately €700)
• Commission per enrolled student: HUF 72,500 (approximately €200)
• Annual sales target: 50 enrolled students
• Uncapped earning potential
• Long-term career opportunity leading to the position of Head of Hungary
Candidate Profile:
- Proven track record of developing business from scratch, generating new opportunities and consistently exceeding sales targets.
- Excellent consultative selling skills with the ability to understand concerns, reassure families and guide them through an important life decision.
- Significant sales experience combined with a strong hunter mindset and an excellent conversion rate in relation with individuals (B2C) and with an important number of leads & sales. Experience working in an international environment.
- Excellent networking skills within educational organisations and professional associations with a proven ability to turn conferences and industry events into business opportunities.
- Excellent inter-personal skills, high level of initiatives, very strong customer service mindset, accountability and autonomy, Intercultural awareness, strong organizational skills, Empathy Trust Building and Problem Solving
- Ideally, experience working with young people, in education, high school exchange, international mobility, or customer relations as well as an experience abroad (academic or professional)
- Fully fluent in Hungarian and professionally fluent in English — both are mandatory
- Flexibility to work during week-ends according to business opportunities, events and conferences (in average, this will represent 1 week-end per month)
- Experience in an SME environment is a plus
- Comfortable with using IT tools (use of a CRM (ZOHO) is a plus, use of Outlook, Teams etc.)
- You are based in Budapest and work daily at Budapest office
Are you still open to new opportunities? If so, you can meet the company very quickly: first video interview on Wednesday 19th of August afternoon, second video interview on Friday 21st of August afternoon, and final face-to-face interview in Paris or Barcelona on Thursday 27th of August (travel expenses will be paid). Expected start date: beginning of September.
Please send your CV to dominique.lecomte@les-colettes.fr if you would like to learn more.
Kind regards,
Dominique.
Dominique Lecomte
Executive Search | Cadres Supérieurs & Dirigeants, Les Colettes
AEROSPACE / AUTOMOTIVE / INDUSTRY / ENGINEERING / SOFTWARE / SERVICES
Email: dominique.lecomte@les-colettes.fr
www.les-colettes.fr
34 candidate recommendations are available on my LinkedIn profile: https://www.linkedin.com/in/dominique-lecomte/
Required qualifications
Candidate Profile:
- Proven track record of developing business from scratch, generating new opportunities and consistently exceeding sales targets.
- Excellent consultative selling skills with the ability to understand concerns, reassure families and guide them through an important life decision.
- Significant sales experience combined with a strong hunter mindset and an excellent conversion rate in relation with individuals (B2C) and with an important number of leads & sales. Experience working in an international environment.
- Excellent networking skills within educational organisations and professional associations with a proven ability to turn conferences and industry events into business opportunities.
- Excellent inter-personal skills, high level of initiatives, very strong customer service mindset, accountability and autonomy, Intercultural awareness, strong organizational skills, Empathy Trust Building and Problem Solving
- Ideally, experience working with young people, in education, high school exchange, international mobility, or customer relations as well as an experience abroad (academic or professional)
- Fully fluent in Hungarian and professionally fluent in English — both are mandatory
- Flexibility to work during week-ends according to business opportunities, events and conferences (in average, this will represent 1 week-end per month)
- Experience in an SME environment is a plus
- Comfortable with using IT tools (use of a CRM (ZOHO) is a plus, use of Outlook, Teams etc.)
- You are based in Budapest and work daily at Budapest office
Benefits
Expected Total Gross Annual Compensation: HUF 19.5M - 22.3M (approximately €48,000 -
€55,000)
• Monthly contractor fee: HUF 900,000 - 1,090,000 gross (approximately €2,500-€3,000)
(depending on experience)
• Monthly performance bonus (on target): HUF 254,000 (approximately €700)
• Commission per enrolled student: HUF 72,500 (approximately €200)
• Annual sales target: 50 enrolled students
• Uncapped earning potential
• Long-term career opportunity leading to the position of Head of Hungary
