Consultant for International Education Recruitment BHMS (m/f)

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Consultant for International Education Recruitment BHMS (m/f)

At BHMS Business & Hotel Management School, we train around 1,000 students each year from more than 65 countries. Our study programmes include Higher Diplomas as well as Bachelor, Master, and MBA degrees in Hospitality Management, Global Business Management, and Culinary Arts.

About BHMS

BHMS is part of the Benedict Education Group, one of Switzerland's leading private educational institutions. Founded in 1928, the education group teaches more than 18,000 learners and students annually.

To strengthen our team, we are looking for a committed, internationally oriented individual to strategically develop our global student recruitment activities.

Position Overview The Consultant for International Education Recruitment reports to the marketing or school management of BHMS or to the board of the Benedict schools. They are responsible for opening up new recruitment opportunities and achieving ambitious enrolment targets in an assigned international market – mainly in Asia or other designated regions.

This position combines consultative sales with intensive relationship management. It is suitable for a proactive person who enjoys building partnerships, advising prospective students, and representing BHMS internationally.

The successful candidate will spend up to 100 working days per year travelling within the assigned territory. This includes visits to educational partners, schools, and agencies, as well as attending fairs and holding personal meetings with prospective students.

During the remaining time, the person works at our campuses in Zurich and Lucerne. There they handle enquiries, develop prospects into applicants, analyse market opportunities, plan future recruitment activities, and work closely with the marketing, admissions, academic organisation, and student support teams. Furthermore, they accompany the students they recruit and contribute to their wellbeing.

Your Main Responsibilities

• You achieve or exceed the annual student recruitment and revenue targets in the assigned territory.
• You develop regional recruitment plans, implement them, and align them with the institution's growth objectives.
• You identify educational agencies, schools, universities, and other strategic partners, build and maintain these relationships 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 guide prospective students through the entire admissions process – from the initial enquiry through application and admission letter (Letter of Acceptance, LOA) to enrolment.
• You deliver 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 BHMS's CRM system.
• You prepare sales reports, market analyses, and recruitment forecasts.
• You monitor market developments, competitor activities, and industry trends in the respective region.
• You work closely with marketing, admissions, academic organisation, and student support to provide applicants with an excellent experience.
• You contribute your own ideas and initiatives to increase recruitment effectiveness and expand our market presence.

Qualifications and Experience

• At least five years of professional experience in international education recruitment, educational sales, or business development in the hospitality industry.
• Proven success in consistently achieving or exceeding recruitment and sales targets.
• Demonstrated ability to open new markets and build long-term business relationships.
• Experience managing multiple recruitment processes simultaneously within a consultative sales cycle.
• Excellent interpersonal skills as well as negotiation and presentation strengths.
• Outstanding organisational and time management skills and a high degree of self-motivation.
• Ability to work independently while effectively contributing to an international team.
• Confident use of CRM systems and Microsoft Office applications.
• Willingness to travel internationally up to 100 working days per year.
• Experience in higher education or international student recruitment is a significant advantage.

Education

• Bachelor's degree in Business Administration, Marketing, Communication, Hospitality Management, or a related field.

Personal Profile

The successful candidate convinces through:

• Genuine enthusiasm for international education.
• Strong intercultural communication skills.
• Professional demeanour and confidence in dealing with students, parents, and institutional partners.
• A consultative and solution-oriented sales approach.
• A high level of initiative, resilience, and responsibility;
• Excellent planning and organisational skills.
• Flexibility in working with different cultures and international markets.
• A positive, team-oriented, and service-conscious attitude.
• Very good English and German skills, both spoken and written.

What We Offer

• An exciting international role at one of Switzerland's leading private universities.
• Extensive international travel opportunities and diverse chances to build a global network.
• A multicultural working environment in the heart of Switzerland.
• Various opportunities for professional and personal development.
• A competitive salary with performance-related incentives.
• The chance to sustainably shape the educational and career paths of students from around the world.

Interested candidates should send their complete application with photo to the address below.

Contact Person

Benedict / BHMS International

Human Resources Department

Vulkanstrasse 106

8048 Zurich

Email: personal@benedict.ch

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