Consultant for International Education Recruitment BHMS

At the BHMS Business & Hotel Management School, we educate around 1,000 students from more than 65 countries every year. Our educational offerings include Higher Diplomas as well as Bachelor, Master and MBA degrees in the fields of Hospitality Management, Global Business Management and Culinary Arts. The BHMS is part of the Benedict Education Group, one of the leading private educational institutions in Switzerland. Founded in 1928, the education group teaches more than 18,000 learners and students annually. To strengthen our team, we are looking for a dedicated, internationally oriented personality who will specifically develop our worldwide activities in student recruitment. Consultant for International Education Recruitment BHMS (m/f) The Consultant for International Education Recruitment reports to the Marketing or School Management of BHMS or to the Presidency of the Benedict Schools. He/she is responsible for opening up new recruitment opportunities and achieving ambitious enrollment targets in an assigned international market – mainly in Asia or in other specified regions. This position combines consultative sales with intensive relationship management. It is suitable for a proactive personality who enjoys building partnerships, advising prospective students and representing BHMS internationally. The successful female or male candidate spends up to 100 working days per year traveling in the assigned area. This includes visits to educational partners, schools and agencies, as well as participation in fairs and personal conversations with prospective students. During the remaining time, the person works at our campus in Zürich and Luzern. There, they process inquiries, develop prospects into applicants, analyze market opportunities, plan future recruitment activities and work closely with the teams from Marketing, Admissions, Study Organization and Student Support. Furthermore, they accompany the students they recruit and contribute to their well-being. Your main tasks You achieve or exceed the annual goals for student recruitment and revenue in the assigned area. You develop regional recruitment plans, implement them and align them with the growth goals of the institution. You identify educational agencies, schools, universities and other strategic partners, expand the corresponding relationships and maintain them in the long term. Through proactive acquisition and targeted relationship building, you open up new business opportunities. You manage a sales pipeline with a typical recruitment cycle of three to six months. You accompany prospective students through the entire admission process – from the initial inquiry via the application and the admission notice (Letter of Acceptance, LOA) to enrollment. You hold professional presentations, seminars and information events for prospective students, parents, schools and recruitment partners. You represent BHMS at international education fairs, exhibitions and information events. You document all activities carefully and promptly in the CRM system of BHMS. You create sales reports, market analyses and recruitment forecasts. You observe market developments, activities of competitors and industry trends in the respective region. You work closely with the areas of Marketing, Admissions, Study Organization and Student Support to offer applicants an excellent experience. You contribute your own ideas and initiatives to increase the effectiveness of recruitment and expand our market presence. Qualifications and experience At least five years of professional experience in international education recruitment, education sales or business development in the hospitality industry. Proven success in continuously achieving or exceeding recruitment and sales targets. Proven ability to open up new markets and build long-term business relationships. Experience in simultaneously managing multiple recruitment processes within a consultative sales cycle. Excellent interpersonal skills as well as negotiation and presentation strength. Excellent organization and time management as well as a high degree of self-motivation. Ability to work independently and at the same time contribute effectively to an international team. Confident handling of CRM systems and Microsoft Office applications. Willingness to travel internationally for up to 100 working days per year. Experience in the higher education sector or in international student recruitment is of great advantage. Education Bachelor's degree in Business Administration, Marketing, Communication, Hospitality Management or a related field. Personal Profile The successful female or male candidate convinces through: Genuine enthusiasm for international education. Strong intercultural communication competence. Professional appearance and confidence in dealing with students, parents and institutional partners. A consultative and solution-oriented sales approach. A high degree of initiative, resilience and sense of responsibility; Excellent planning and organizational skills. Flexibility in working with different cultures and international markets. A positive, team-oriented and service-conscious attitude. Very good English and German skills in speaking and writing What we offer An exciting international activity at one of the leading private universities in Switzerland. Extensive international travel activity and diverse opportunities to be a gl