Marketing & Business Development Manager
Description of Role
The Marketing and Business Development Manager is responsible for helping the institution grow by finding, analysing, and evaluating new business opportunities and creating and executing strategies to exploit these opportunities to create revenue and for getting additional streams of revenue for the institution. He/she will develop a network of contacts to attract new clients, research new markets opportunities and oversee growth projections and forecasting revenue in line with projected income.
The job holder will develop the University College’s branding and assist in the layout and design of all publications and printing materials, including but not limited to, Promotional Materials, Bulletins, Newsletters and Booklets and will assist in the promotion of the University College and its values both internally and externally to the wider community.
The Marketing and Business Development Manager will also plan and implement programs and projects that strategically engage alumni in strengthening programs and providing tangible benefits to alumni and current students. This will be done by collaborating with colleagues in the administrative offices (including, but not limited to, Admissions and Student Affairs) and the schools to create and maintain pathways for alumni participation that advance the goals of The Mico.
Requirements
- A Bachelor’s degree in Business, Marketing or a related field from an accredited university .
- Experience in sales, marketing or related field
- Ability to create and implement processes and policies to support the Business Development of the institution.
- Excellent communication skills, both verbally and in writing as well as strong presentation and public speaking skills.
- A good working knowledge of business plans, marketing plans, feasibility studies, short and long term strategic plans and related documents.
- Ability to strategically assess business development opportunities by identifying and researching potential clients.
- Excellent interpersonal skills; demonstrated personal solicitation experience.
- Strong computer skills and knowledge of database research and maintenance.
- Ability to work with students, as well as volunteers of all ages.
- Proven ability to work collaboratively and courteously with colleagues throughout the Institution, alumni, other constituents, and the public.
- Strong events planning skills would be an asset.
- Established ability to strategize, implement and build constituency programs and activities, along with a talent for motivating volunteers.
- Demonstrably strong organizational and team building skills
- Flexibility and initiative combined with the ability to work independently.
- Sound professional and ethical standards for handling confidential information.
Interested applicants should send their cover letters and resume to:
The Director, Human Resource Department,
1A Marescaux Road,
Kingston 5
OR
via email to themicouniversity.hrd@themico.edu.jm
Kindly indicate in the subject line, the title of the position for which you are applying in your email to us.
Only short listed candidates will be contacted.