Business Development Assistant- 2 Months

This is a remote position.

Duration: 2 Months (August - September 2024)

Reporting To: Director of Marketing and PR

Purpose: The Business Development Assistant will support in achieving its business development goals. This includes engaging with potential clients, coordinating follow-ups, managing communications, assisting high-level executives, and supporting the recruitment process for our degree programs. The primary objective is to secure 30 paid candidates by the end of September 2024.

Key Responsibilities:

1.     Email Communication:

o   Send at least 50 emails per day (250 per week) to potential clients.

o   Follow up on emails to ensure responses.

o   Ask for referrals and identify suitable candidates for our degree programs.

2.     Coordination and Follow-up:

o   Coordinate and follow up on communications with potential clients.

o   Track responses and update the CRM system accordingly.

o   Ensure timely follow-ups to maintain engagement with potential clients.

3.     Payment Follow-up:

o   Follow up on pending payments with clients.

o   Ensure all payments are processed and recorded accurately.

4.     Invitation and Nomination Letters:

o   Draft and send invitation letters for VISA applications.

o   Draft and send nomination letters to potential candidates.

5.     Executive Assistance:

o   Assist high-level executives with questions related to our degree programs.

o   Provide support in managing inquiries and applications.

6.     Application Review:

o   Review applications to ensure they meet the criteria for our degree programs.

o   Ensure the quality of the applications is maintained.

o   Check references and verify information provided in online applications.

Deliverables:

1.     Weekly Email Outreach:

o   A minimum of 250 emails sent to potential clients each week.

o   Weekly report on email outreach, including responses and follow-ups.

2.     Payment Tracking:

o   Regular updates on payment follow-ups and status.

3.     Letters:

o   Invitation letters for VISA applications sent as needed.

o   Nomination letters sent to potential candidates.

4.     Application Review:

o   Detailed reviews of applications to ensure they meet program criteria.

o   Reference checks and verification of information in online applications.

5.     Executive Support:

o   Timely assistance provided to executives with program-related inquiries.

Weekly Goals:

·       Week 1:

o   Send 250 emails to potential clients.

o   Follow up on at least 50% of the sent emails.

o   Draft and send 5 invitation letters for VISA applications.

o   Review 10 applications for degree programs, including checking references and verifying online application information.

·       Week 2:

o   Continue email outreach with 250 new emails.

o   Follow up on remaining emails from Week 1.

o   Send 5 nomination letters to potential candidates.

o   Review an additional 10 applications for degree programs, including reference checks and verification.

·       Week 3:

o   Maintain email outreach with another 250 emails.

o   Track and follow up on payments.

o   Draft and send 5 more invitation letters for VISA applications.

o   Review 10 more applications for degree programs, including reference checks and verification.

·       Week 4:

o   Keep up email outreach, sending another 250 emails.

o   Follow up on all pending communications.

o   Send another 5 nomination letters to potential candidates.

o   Review 10 additional applications for degree programs, including reference checks and verification.

·       Week 5:

o   Repeat the email outreach with another 250 emails.

o   Continue following up on communications and payments.

o   Draft and send 5 invitation letters for VISA applications.

o   Review 10 more applications, including reference checks and verification.

·       Week 6:

o   Maintain the email outreach, sending 250 new emails.

o   Ensure follow-ups on all communications.

o   Send another 5 nomination letters to potential candidates.

o   Review 10 additional applications, including reference checks and verification.

·       Week 7:

o   Continue email outreach with 250 new emails.

o   Follow up on all pending emails and communications.

o   Track and ensure payment processing.

o   Review another 10 applications, including reference checks and verification.

·       Week 8:

o   Send the final 250 emails to potential clients.

o   Ensure all follow-ups and communications are completed.

o   Finalize the review of 10  candidates , including reference checks and verification.

Requirements

Qualifications:

·       Proven experience in business development or sales.

·       Excellent written and verbal communication skills.

·       Strong organizational and coordination skills.

·       Ability to work independently and meet targets.