International Sales & 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 you need to be successful?

At least 2-3 years of work experience in the sales/business development sphere. 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

Ability and readiness to travel frequently (mainly to Europe) for meetings with clients and participation in our events as a consultant

Confident MS Office user (especially Excel), comfortable with using a CRM

Fluent in both written and spoken English and French

N.B. Please send you CV in English. Only applications in English will be considered.

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?

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.