Jobs, fresher vacancy - Partnerships Developer • UK

Company: Studyportals

UK

About Studyportals & Uni-LifeStudyportals and Uni-life have joined forces to revolutionize the global student experience. While Studyportals helps millions of students worldwide find the education programme that best fits their needs — completely free of charge — Uni-life builds active, connected communities that support students from the moment they arrive at university through to graduation. This collaboration allows us to offer a more complete and integrated experience, focused not only on academic choices but also on student life as a whole. With headquarters in Eindhoven and offices across four continents, our international team of over 200 people from 40+ nationalities is united by a mission: to make education more accessible, inclusive, and enriching. By combining Studyportals’ expertise in global education guidance with Uni-life’s community-driven approach, we’re creating a more holistic and impactful educational journey for students everywhere. Responsibilities Uni-Life will provide you with training, support and guidance, but you get a lot of authority to plan your own sales approach. Manage the entire sales lifecycle, from lead generation and outbound acquisition to negotiation and closing, while building a strong, repeatable pipeline. Position yourself as a trusted advisor to university stakeholders, providing tailored solutions that align with their student recruitment goals and challenges. Proactively identify new markets and opportunities to expand Uni-Life’s international reach, contributing to the company’s growth. Build and maintain long-term relationships with key decision-makers, ensuring customer satisfaction and repeat business. Represent Uni-Life as a thought leader at international conferences, events, and meetings, showcasing our innovative approach to student engagement and recruitment. Meet or exceed quarterly and annual sales targets, pipeline metrics, and client acquisition goals RequirementsExperience 3 - 5 years sales experience ideally within the international higher education sector. Skills: Strong interpersonal and communication skills, with the ability to influence decision-makers. Highly self-motivated and able to work independently while achieving targets. Excellent organizational skills to manage multiple opportunities and priorities. Nice to have Large personal network of university staff with job titles related to International Recruitment, Marketing Managers, Student Recruitment and/or similar. Demonstrated success in student recruitment/marketing, with experience closing deals involving universities or similar buyer personas. Strong in consultative selling. Experience in product sales is a plus. Tools: Proficiency with CRM systems (e.g., HubSpot) and tools for outbound outreach (e.g. Apollo.io, LinkedIn Sales Navigator) is highly desirable. Other: International experience (study, work, or collaborations) is essential. Flexibility to travel internationally 5–10 times per year for conferences. Benefits Be part of a dynamic, growing startup with a passionate team. The opportunity to work with leading universities and impact global student communities. A role with autonomy and the chance to take ownership of your pipeline. Comprehensive onboarding and ongoing support to set you up for success. Competitive compensation package, including a base salary and performance incentives. The chance to help shape the future of Uni-Life’s pre-enrolment solutions. How to applyReady to join us in reshaping the student recruitment landscape?Let’s build a more connected student experience together!