Business Developer

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

• 220 events per year

• 130 team members

• 300 leading partner universities

• 6 continents of operation

What is the essence of the role?

Based in Paris and working as part of an international team, you will be responsible for promoting and selling our products and services to a clientele of top universities across Europe with a particular focus on English-taught MSc and MA programs. Your primary focus will be on postgraduate programs at universities in France and the UK.

What will your job look like?

• Performing research to generate leads and establish the first contact with prospective clients by phone, email, social media, etc., including traveling and meeting them face-to-face whenever possible

• Identifying and reaching out to potential education partners such as top universities and influential media agencies within the higher education sector

• Developing sustainable relationships with new and prospective clients (universities and business schools in France and UK) for our event brands and digital media services

• Following up after client meetings – preparing quotes and negotiating with them until the deal is closed, ensuring the long-term satisfaction and retention of clients

• Acting as an Account Manager and responding to client requests regarding our products.

• Liaising with internal departments and other international business developers (in UK, Canada, Bulgaria, etc.) to enhance the client experience

• Attending industry conferences and events to network, gather market insights, and analyze competitor strategies

• Assuming the role of a Candidate Education Consultant at company-sponsored events in Europe and abroad, providing expert guidance and support to candidates in matching them with the most suitable programs and their preferred choices of university or business school

• Skillfully navigating CRM tools to manage sales leads, track progress, and optimize sales processes

• Spearheading and implementing 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

The payment structure includes base salary attractive commissions per sale.

What do we offer you?

• Company health care package (mutuelle)

• Exciting opportunity for domestic and international travel

• Being a part of international projects

• Professional development opportunities

• Flexible home office policy

• Competitive salary and attractive commissions per sale

• Restaurant tickets

This position is not fully remote, but we do have a flexible home office policy.

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.