Business Development Manager — New Business Team

Academic Positions is a strategic talent-attraction partner to the research domain, connecting organizations with top academic talent across the globe. Our purpose is to contribute to new discoveries and scientific breakthroughs by improving international researcher mobility and encouraging people to pursue academic careers. 

We are currently in an expansion phase and looking to recruit an experienced new business developer to join us on our journey to become the world’s largest platform and authority in the academic recruitment market.

About the role

As part of the New Business Team, your primary objective will be to establish new and sustainable partnerships with universities and research institutes across the globe. Using Academic Positions’ full talent-attraction and employer branding offering, you will be operating at the forefront of the company’s sales force, booking and leading meetings with key stakeholders, building relationships, and identifying and pursuing high-potential business opportunities. 

The role requires a structured and efficient approach and the team will provide you with relevant training necessary to get up to speed on our CRM system and sales process.

Your profile

• Excellent track record of new business acquisition at the C-level (HR Director / Head of Talent Attraction).
• Ability to manage complex sales cycles and multiple stakeholders.
• Ability to respectfully challenge C-level decision-makers.
• A growth mindset and strong drive. You see challenges as opportunities.
• Thrives in an environment with short internal decision routes and a culture that encourages creative and entrepreneurial thinking.
• Enjoys working simultaneously on strategic and operative tasks both independently and as part of a team.
• Results-oriented and knows the importance of being persistent. 
• Fluent in English, both verbal and written.

Business experience from international public institutions is merit.

We are Academic Positions

We don’t just accept difference — we celebrate it, support it, and thrive on it to the benefit of our employees and our community. Academic Positions is proud to be an equal opportunity employer and an international workplace. We strive to live up to our core values (proud, brave, curious, fun, and passionate) in everything we do and create a dynamic environment to facilitate personal growth and professional development. We work in a bright new office space with great views in the middle of the city centre. Learn more about our team, people, and values at weare.academicpositions.com.

Application procedure

If you are interested in joining our team, send your CV and cover letter (max 200 words) to recruitment@academicpositions.com with the subject “New Business Development Manager”. 

We evaluate candidates on an ongoing basis so we recommend that you apply early in the process. We aim to respond to suitable candidates within 3 working days over the summer holidays. An assessment is part of our selection procedure.

If you have any questions about the role, please contact the Head of Sales Viktoria Hof at viktoria.hof@academicpositions.com or +46730313620.