Marketing and Business Development Manager

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1 Role Profile Job Description Job Title Ref no: Marketing and Business Development Manager Directorate or Region Americas Department/Country Venezuela Location of post Teaching Centre Pay Band G Reports to TCM Duration of job 1 Year Purpose of job: To support the growth of the British Council Venezuela Teaching Centre businesses through the successful marketing of our brand and driving quality enquiries to purchase our products and services. Supporting an integrated approach to marketing across the English SBU and identifying opportunities across the wider operation. Context and environment: Venezuela is a challenging and exciting operating environment. The country has some of the largest oil and gas reserves in the world, however there is a perception that the wealth these have generated has tended to stay in the hands of the rich, or gone overseas, and that this has exacerbated the considerable gap between rich and poor. There is a considerable and enthusiastic market amongst our target audiences for what the British Council has to offer, especially in the areas of English, the internationalisation of education and the arts, and significant potential for income generation, sponsorship and partner funding. The teaching centre currently employs approximately 25 teachers of English on both full time and hourly paid contracts and teaches English to 1,700 adults and young learners in each of the 5 terms every year. There are several projects in progress to develop the business, in particular, an intensive summer course programme, corporate courses and an off site premises project for young learners. We will also be looking to grow the business onsite for both adults and young learners. Accountabilities, responsibilities and main duties: Accountabilities You will play an important role in the growth of the Venezuela Teaching Centre business through the strategic planning and implementation of marketing budget and campaigns. You will manage digital and PR agency work for Teaching Centre monitoring the effectiveness of the implementation of campaigns, adjusting campaigns and budgets where necessary and reviewing the ROI. You will lead on the identification of market research needs, the tender and briefing of a market research agency as well as the effective analysis and use of the results to inform business development decisions. You will lead on the planning, review and implementation of wrap-around services to 1 of 6 Recruitment Team June 2011

2 ensure increases in new registrations and re-registrations. You will be working towards the achievement of defined KPIs in both areas. Pursuit of new business- corporate clients, YLs (schools and parents associations) and onsite courses in line with agreed targets Responsibilities Promotional Materials and Wrap Around services Ensure that all promotional materials are prepared in a timely manner and meet quality and brand standards Ensure that promotional materials are relevant and meet customer expectations. Review wrap around services such as student loyalty programmes, schools loyalty programmes and benefits and ensure that they offer added value to customers and value for money to the British Council. Marketing Campaigns and Agency Management Plan and implement marketing campaigns for both Teaching Centre, exploiting where possible opportunities for cross marketing, on both on and off-line media. Manage the tendering processes for digital and PR agencies, defining the terms of reference, organising the presentations and interviews and selection of an agency that best meets the needs of the business. Manage the PR and digital agencies, with particular focus on the successful implementation of campaigns, ensuring that they are generating the level of enquiries required to be converted into registrations Business Development Pursuit of new business- corporate clients, YLs (schools and parents associations) and onsite courses in line with agreed targets Management and growth of external contracts in liaison with TCM from initial client meeting to proposal and management of the relationship Participation in client presentations, external forums and networks for the generation of new business Ensure market opportunities are monitored and acted upon in line with business development strategies Main Duties Line management of up to 3 people. Finance and Contract Management Strategic planning and monitoring of budgets to ensure maximum return on investment on campaigns. Ensure that all marketing activity vendors are set up on the system and that payments are managed according to FCCF policies and procedures. 2 of 6 Recruitment Team June 2011

3 Key relationships: (include internal and external) TCM Country Director Local, Regional and Global Marketing teams Academic management team Sales and Customer Service Manager External Agencies Vendors Other important features or requirements of the job Please specify any passport/visa and/or nationality requirement. Please indicate if any security or legal checks are required for this role. Applicants must have the right to work in Venezuela N/A Person Specification: 3 of 6 Recruitment Team June 2011

4 Behaviours Essential Making it happen (more demanding) Delivering clear results for the British Council Working together (more demanding) Establishing a genuinely common goal with others Being Accountable (more demanding): Delivering the best work in order to meet my commitments Desirable Assessment stage Interview or during performance evaluation. Please note: the other behaviours below will not be assessed at interview. However, all behaviours will be used for performance management purposes. Connecting with Others (more demanding): Making regular opportunities to understand others better Creating Shared Purpose (more demanding): Communicating an engaging picture of how we can work together Shaping the Future (essential): Looking for way in which we can do things better Skills and Knowledge Planning and Organising Level 3 Develops and reviews the implementation of annual plans for a work group or function, taking account of business and customer requirements and reconciling competing demands (shortlisting). Managing finance and Resources - Level 4 Negotiates and agrees the Short listing and/or Interview 4 of 6 Recruitment Team June 2011

5 Experience and Knowledge resources for a defined area as part of forward planning, monitoring progress and adjusting resources or priorities to meet goals(shortlisting). Communicating and Influencing Level 3 Able to use a range of non-standard and creative approaches to inform, and persuade others, extending beyond logical argument to influence decisions and actions in a way which is inclusive and engaging(shortlisting).. Analysing Data & Problems Level 3 Seeks out and examines a range of information to identify patterns, trends and options, to solve multifaceted and complex problems (interview) Developing Business Level 4 Uses a range of market analysis, research and business intelligence to develop and implement across a group of diverse products/programmes/services and markets to meet Council objectives (interview) Ability to operate in Spanish and English (both written and spoken) at a business level. Non-native speakers should demonstrate a C1 CEFR level (IELTS band 6.5). Marketing experience in a mediumlarge organisation with proven results Experience of using Digital / social media tools for marketing and sales Short listing and/or Interview Experience Using a range of market analysis, research and business 5 of 6 Recruitment Team June 2011

6 intelligence to develop Experience Developing and reviews the implementation of annual plans for a work group or function, taking account of business and customer requirements Qualifications Marketing related qualification Short listing and/or interview Submitted by Aishling Buckley, TCM Date 11/11/17 6 of 6 Recruitment Team June 2011