Business Development Director - Education

About the Role

A leading organisation in the education sector is seeking a Business Development Director to drive commercial success for custom B2B programmes in Bangkok. This role offers an opportunity to shape educational partnerships while working closely with regional teams. Salary: 150000-250000. Location: Bangkok. The organisation values inclusivity, flexibility and ongoing training, and supports collaborative working across regions. Fluency in English is essential.

Responsibilities

• Take ownership of commercial strategy for bespoke B2B education programmes to drive revenue growth and expand market reach.
• Collaborate with regional teams to co-create and ensure seamless delivery of custom solutions.
• Build and maintain strong relationships with senior stakeholders, demonstrating empathy, trustworthiness and responsiveness.
• Lead negotiations for complex contracts and manage the end-to-end sales process from enquiry to delivery and ongoing support.
• Monitor industry trends and competitor activity to inform strategy and share insights with the team.
• Support development of marketing materials and proposals that reflect inclusive education and collaborative growth.
• Ensure all activities comply with relevant regulations and ethical standards.

Qualifications

• Fluency in English.
• Proven track record in business development within B2B environments, preferably in education.
• Demonstrated experience managing senior stakeholder relationships with empathy and responsiveness.
• Strong interpersonal skills and proven ability to work collaboratively across regional teams.
• Experience developing commercial strategies aligned with organisational goals and market dynamics.
• Experience negotiating complex contracts in a fair and considerate manner.
• Knowledge of industry trends within education or related sectors is desirable.
• Commitment to ethical practices, transparency and compliance.

Benefits

• Inclusive and flexible working environment.
• Ongoing training and professional development.
• Supportive, collaborative culture with opportunities for meaningful impact and growth.