JOB TITLE: Business Manager
LOCATION: Lagos, Nigeria – Omole
EMPLOYMENT TYPE: Hybrid
CONTACT: recruitment@edwardconsulting.org (Share your CV and a cover letter to this email)
RECRUITMENT DEADLINE: February 3, 2025
Job Description:
We are seeking an experienced and dynamic Business Manager to lead our consulting team. The ideal candidate will possess strong managerial skills and a proven track record in educational consulting. This role involves overseeing the review process of client materials, managing and training consultants, and developing strategic partnerships to drive business growth.
Key Responsibilities:
Review and Quality Assurance
- Lead the evaluation and improvement of client essays, CVs, and application materials to meet the highest standards of quality and competitiveness.
- Establish and enforce best practices for the review process to ensure consistency and alignment with admission requirements.
Team Management and Development
- Supervise, mentor, and train consultants to deliver exceptional client service and achieve business goals.
- Conduct regular performance assessments, identify growth opportunities, and implement training programs to enhance team capabilities.
- Foster a collaborative and high-performing team culture.
Strategic Partnerships and Lead Generation
- Design and execute strategies to build new partnerships and lead-generation channels, expanding the firm’s reach and client base.
- Collaborate with educational institutions, scholarship organizations, and other stakeholders to create opportunities for clients and establish the firm as a trusted partner.
Operational Oversight
- Oversee consulting team operations to ensure efficiency, adherence to company standards, and client satisfaction.
- Monitor industry trends and emerging best practices to refine service offerings and maintain a competitive edge.
Qualifications:
- Bachelor’s degree in Education, Business Administration, or a related field; a Master’s degree is preferred.
- Minimum of 5 years of experience in educational consulting or a related field, with at least 2 years in a managerial role.
- Strong understanding of international higher education systems and scholarship programs.
- Excellent interpersonal and communication skills, with the ability to build relationships with clients and partners.
- Proven ability to lead and motivate a team, manage multiple projects, and meet deadlines.
- Strategic thinker with a proactive approach to problem-solving and business development.
Application Process:
Interested candidates are invited to submit their resume, a cover letter to recruitment@edwardconsulting.org Applications will be reviewed on a rolling basis until the position is filled.
ABOUT EDWARD CONSULTING
Edward Consulting is an educational consulting firm with a mission to improve society through education. We accomplish this by providing access to quality higher education in overseas countries and ensuring that it is affordable for Africans. We do this by connecting Africans to the best universities and scholarships globally.
In 5 years, we have secured $22 million/N30 billion in funding and scholarships for our African clients for undergraduate and graduate studies at top universities in the United States, the United Kingdom, Canada, and Germany amongst others.
Our services include advice on standardized test preparation, curation of school lists, guidance through the application process, scholarship guidance & application on a per-school basis, interview preparation for various scholarship programs and schools, scholarship negotiation, and appeal management. For more information check out www.edwardconsulting.org and our Instagram account; edward_consulting
Edward Consulting is an equal-opportunity employer. We celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees.