Work Placement - Business Development at King's Group

Where: Spain

Deadline: February 1, 2019

Type: Placement Year

About the Company:

Main business: Education and Training

King's Group is an international education organisation. We own and operate a network of British international schools and UK Academies, and complement this with services providing children’s Academic Year Abroad programmes and Summer Courses, Adult Training and Catering Services.

About the Role:

First hand exposure to work in a multi-cultural and multi-national environment. Will be dealing with the highest levels of the company. The main duties that you may be expected to do include:

  • Searching and developing new project proposals
  • Working closely with stakeholders in the enrolment of new schools
  • Liaising and negotiating with suppliers
  • Attending conferences, meetings and industry events
  • Carrying out in-depth market and competitor analysis
  • Reviewing and presenting company reports of current projects
  • Analysing financial data to support investment projects
  • Assisting in the execution of strategies for new schools

Requirements:

Relevant Skills:

  • Native (or fluent) English speaker
  • Good level of Spanish
  • Critical thinking and analytical skills
  • Comfortable in formal situations
  • Computer literate—Microsoft Office


Special Requirements:

  • Good team player, but able to work on own initiative
  • Flexible approach to work with the ability to manage conflicting priorities
  • Excellent communication skills in the work environment
  • Proactive thinker and have the ability to put your ideas forward
  • Positive attitude, energy and eager to learn with a “can do” approach

How to Apply:

For more information and to apply please visit Career Connect and search Reference ID 'JVMVN'